Police Officer - Staunton Police Department

Police Officers

Join a leading accredited law enforcement agency and make a difference in a thriving community. The City of Staunton Police Department is seeking candidates for the position of Police Officer. This position is responsible for public safety, law enforcement, crime prevention, traffic control and accident investigation. Position requires HS diploma/GED, excellent verbal and written communication skills, customer service and the ability to analyze situations and adopt an effective course of action through thoughtful decision making.

Successful candidates will possess the desire to solve problems by developing collaborative relationships with members of the community.

The hiring process can take approximately eight weeks and requires successful completion of employment application, personal history statement, written test, interview, background investigation, psychological evaluation and pre-employment physical. This position will be filled to start in December 2026, and begin the basic law enforcement academy in January 2027.

Individuals who applied/tested and were interviewed in the past 12 months are not eligible to apply.

A written test is scheduled for Tuesday, October 6 at 6:00pm at the Staunton City Hall School Board meeting room, 116 W. Beverley St., second floor, Staunton, VA 24401. Doors open at 5:30pm. Access City Hall through the Police Department entrance. Each candidate must present their driver's license as part of the entry process as well. The completed application serves as a reservation to take the test.

In order to be considered, each candidate must complete an online employment application no later than September 28, 2026.

Anticipated Starting Salary: $51,589/yr

Excellent benefits include:

• Health, dental, vision and life insurance (health insurance also paid after retirement)
• 12 hours paid time off accrued per month
• 14 paid holidays
• 8 weeks paid maternity/paternity leave
• Take home patrol car program
• Virginia Retirement System
• Wellness initiatives/Peer support
• Onsite gym
• Progressive facial hair/tattoo policy
• Career Development program with pay increase each step
• Opportunities for voluntary overtime/ off-duty assignments
• Paid volunteer/community service time

Opportunities for special assignments:

• Bike patrol
• General Investigations
• Critical Incident Response Team
• Tactical Support Team (Drone/Robot operations)
• Crisis Negotiations Team
• Fugitive Task Force
• Peer Support Team
• Honor Guard

The City of Staunton is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE) and is fully committed to the principles and practices of equal employment.