Police Officer-Certified

Police Officer-Certified Only

Staunton City & Schools POLICE - Staunton, Virginia Open in Google Maps

Starting Date: Immediately

CITY OF STAUNTON

Police Officer-CERTIFIED ONLY

Join a leading accredited law enforcement agency and make a difference in a thriving community. The City of Staunton Police Department is seeking DCJS certified 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 four to eight weeks and requires successful completion of employment application, background investigation, psychological evaluation and pre-employment physical. Individuals who have previously been disqualified due to the background investigation from a previous process are not eligible for consideration.

NOTE:

ONLY interested individuals who hold a current certification as a Law Enforcement Officer through the Virginia Department of Criminal Justice Services will be considered for this position
. These individuals must submit a completed employment application with a copy of certication(s) and will be required to successfully complete all other aspects of the hiring process.

Anticipated Starting Salary: Minimum $51,589 (commensurate with experience, training, etc.)

• Health, dental, vision and life insurance (health insurance also paid after retirement)
• Minimum 12 hours paid time of accrued per month( based on total VRS time)
• 14 paid holidays
• Career Development Program with pay increases for each step

Paid maternity/paternity leave

Take home patrol car program for City residents

• Virginia Retirement System

Onsite gym

Progressive facial hair/tattoo policy

• Opportunities for voluntary overtime assignments
• Paid volunteer/ community service time

Bike Patrol

• General Investigations
• Drug Task Force

Critical Incident Response Team

• Tactical Support Team (Drone/Robot operations)
• US Marshall Fugitive Task Force
• Crisis Negotiations Team
• Peer Support Team
• Field Training Officer (with pay incentive)

This position is OPEN Until Filled.

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

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

• Jonathan Venn
• 116 W Beverley St
• Staunton, Virginia 24401
• Phone:
• Email: jvenn.va.us

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