Police Lieutenant

Under general direction, a Police Lieutenant supervises and coordinates the activities and operations of assigned law enforcement services of the Police Department, including roles such as Watch Commander(s), Investigations and Operations Support Assistant Commander, Resource Management Division Commander, Recruiting & Training Division Commander or other assignments as deemed appropriate by the Chief of Police. Work involves coordinating activities with other departments and agencies and providing complex staff assistance to the Bureau Commanders (Police Captain).

Selected candidates will join a Virginia accredited law enforcement agency in an innovative municipality. Leesburg, hometown of the 21st century, is located 35 miles west of the nation's capital and enjoys vibrant and authentic community with a population of more than 50,000 residents. The Town strongly encourages innovation, promotes career development, and offers excellent benefits to employees, including membership to the Town's full-service recreation center, retirement benefits through the Virginia Retirement System and Nationwide, affordable health insurance, and numerous other fringe benefits.

The Leesburg Police Department offers a career development program. The purpose of the program is to recognize and compensate individuals who have acquired additional or advance work related knowledge, skills and abilities during their career with the Leesburg Police Department. This program provides a career development plan based on an employee's performance, training, and length of service.

For more information on the Town's competitive benefits package, please visit the Employee Benefits page.

Associate’s degree from an accredited college or university; or currently enrolled in an accredited college or university with a minimum of sixty (60) credit hours towards a Bachelor's degree. Minimum of seven (7) years of progressively responsible law enforcement experience, including management/administrative experience. Minimum of two (2) years of supervisory experience with a Law Enforcement Agency. Current Virginia DCJS certification. Possession of a valid driver's license and a safe driving record.

Bachelor’s degree in Criminal Justice, Criminology, Police Science, Business Administration, Public Administration or a related field. Bilingual in English/Spanish.

ADA/EOE