Police Officer (Virginia Lateral)

Leesburg Police Officer

This is responsible municipal law enforcement work in the protection of the life and property through the enforcement of laws and ordinances. Work involves responsibility for the protection of life and property, prevention of crime, apprehension of criminals and the enforcement of laws and ordinances in a designated area on an assigned shift.

Must be currently certified by the Virginia Department of Criminal Justice Service as a Law Enforcement Officer. 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. Career Development Program 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.

Required Qualifications

• Graduation from high school (or GED).
• Must be 21 years of age at time of appointment with U.S. Citizenship.
• Possession of a valid driver's license.
• Virginia DCJS Certified Law Enforcement Officer.
• External consideration for employment above the basic level requires compliance with the Leesburg Police Department's Career Development Program:
• Certified Police Officer I (P1) Salary: $66,000-$119,589 DOQ
• Minimum of two (2) years of law enforcement experience for consideration for employment as Police Officer II (P2). Salary: $69,300-$125,609 DOQ
• Minimum of five (5) years of law enforcement experience for consideration for employment as Police Officer III (P3). Salary: $72,765-$131,846 DOQ
• Minimum of nine (9) years of law enforcement experience for consideration for employment as Master Police Officer (P4). Salary: $76,403-$138,437 DOQ

Preferred Qualifications

• Associate's, Bachelor's or Master's degree in a related field.
• Any of the following DCJS Instructorship Certifications: Firearms, EVOC, Defense Tactics, General, OC, Radar/Lidar, SFST.
• Virginia EMT Certification.
• Department of Forensic Science Breath Alcohol Operator.
• Bilingual in English/Spanish.

Please note that when completing the supplemental questions, any willful omission, deception, or deliberate falsehoods in the responses are cause for immediate removal and future applications will not be considered.

EOE/ADA