Police Sergeant

This is responsible supervisory municipal law enforcement work in the protection of life and property through the enforcement of laws and ordinances. Work involves responsibility for supervising the performance of subordinate officers assigned to a shift or section engaged in law enforcement duties. Work requires the use of seasoned judgment in the command of subordinates under normal and emergency circumstances. Work is performed with considerable independence and in accordance with applicable laws, ordinances, and regulations, under the general supervision of a Police Lieutenant.

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.

• HS/GED.
• Minimum of three (3) years post-field training experience as a law enforcement officer certified in the Commonwealth of Virginia.
• Possession of a valid driver’s license and a safe driving record.
• Current Virginia certification as a law enforcement officer.
• Must be able to provide testimony under oath in a court of law.
• Bachelor's degree in criminal justice, criminology, police science, business administration, public administration, or related field.
• Supervisory experience with a law enforcement agency.
• Five (5) years post-field training experience as a law enforcement officer certified in the Commonwealth of Virginia.
• Bilingual in English/Spanish.

The Town of Leesburg is committed to providing competitive compensation and benefits, and opportunities to grow one's career, all while making a significant impact on the operations and quality of life in a thriving community.

• The Town offers competitive compensation, affordable health insurance coverage, participation in the Virginia Retirement System, an optional 457(b) retirement plan with a Town matching contribution, flexible spending accounts, voluntary benefits, employee assistance program (EAP), membership to the Town's full-service recreation center, an optional payroll Roth IRA, and generous paid time off.
• For more information on the Town's benefits, please visit the Town's Employee Benefits page.

EOE/ADA.