Police Officer

Police Officer Position

The Town of Woodstock invites applications for a police officer position within the Police Department. Our Police Department strives to protect persons and property by providing necessary law enforcement services while promoting community involvement, stability, and order through service, assistance, and visibility. It works to build collaborative community relationships and to ensure comprehensive and responsive community-oriented policing initiatives. The department recently achieved reaccreditation from the Virginia Law Enforcement Professional Standards Commission (VLEPSC), which assures that police functions are conducted consistently, transparently, and to the highest standards.

The Position

The police officer position is responsible for maintaining the safety and good order of the community by enforcing the laws of the Commonwealth of Virginia and the ordinances of the Town of Woodstock. Duties include patrolling assigned areas of Town, responding to emergency and non-emergency calls for service, directing traffic, checking residential and commercial properties for security, participating in community-oriented policing projects and crime prevention activities, investigating criminal activity, serving warrants, providing court testimony, preparing reports, and attending periodic training sessions. This position works under the supervision of a police lieutenant and a police sergeant.

Candidates should possess the ability to deal effectively with juveniles and adults; analyze evidence, question, and interview skillfully; organize and prepare clear and concise oral and written reports; and establish and maintain effective working relationships with colleagues, school officials, students, parents, and the public.

Candidate must be a U.S. Citizen and a minimum of 21 years of age, possess a valid Virginia driver's license, and possess a high school diploma or GED (college preferred). A current Virginia DCJS certification is preferred but not required. A complete criminal background investigation will be completed on the selected candidate, along with a full medical exam to determine physical aptitude for the position. The selected candidate must also pass a pre-employment, post-offer drug screening.

The position is at-will, full-time, with varied work shifts. The anticipated hiring range for this position is $24.71/hour to $29.65/hour, annualized to $51,390-$61,668, and the offer is commensurate with the candidate's qualifications and current certifications.

The position is open until filled. To see the Official Police Officer packet, please click here.

The Town of Woodstock is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.