Police Officer 2026

Police OfficerPolice Officers perform responsible protective service work involving a variety of general or support duty police assignments, by performing the following duties. Other duties to provide direct or indirect service to the citizens may be assigned. ADDITIONAL $5,000 BONUS GIVEN UPON POLICE ACADEMY GRADUATION LPD Hiring Process:Complete this ApplicationPhysical Agility Assessment and Oral BoardPolygraph ExamExtensive Background CheckMedical ExamPsychological TestPrimary communication during the hiring process is done through email. Please check your spam/junk folders on a regular basis in addition to your inbox.Essential DutiesOther duties to provide direct or indirect service to the citizens may be assigned.On assigned shift, operates a patrol vehicle to observe violations of traffic laws, suspicious activities or persons and disturbances of law and order;Responds to dispatched calls such as domestic situations, alarm, advice calls, etc.;Enforces local and state laws and issue summonses for parking and traffic violations;Works radar and conducts traffic checks;Interviews suspects, witnesses and victims regarding crime reported and completes detailed incident reports;Obtains and serves warrants, make arrests and testifies in court;Maintains various types of records and files such as personal court appearances;Conducts crime scene searches, collects and preserves evidence, and submits lab reports;Investigates and reports traffic accidents and directs traffic when necessary;Assists with criminal investigations, conducts stakeouts, presents evidence, interviews victims and witnesses, performs property and evidence duties;Reports unsafe conditions existing in street or other public facilities;Prepares detailed reports;Responds to animal control calls when animal warden is unavailable.Assists at special events such as crowd control at parades, VIP security, etc.;Provides public services such as unlocking vehicles and escorts;May serve as field training officer and instruct junior officers in proper police procedures, practices and techniques, use of equipment and departmental policy;Participates in the tactical response to special threat situations such as terrorism, hostage taking, and natural and man-made disasters or accidents.ADDITIONAL DUTIES:Other duties to provide direct or indirect service to the citizens may be assigned.When unusual situations occur and/or the City Manager declares a State of Emergency, all City employees may be required to accept special assignments and perform as needed to ensure appropriate service delivery.SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES: This job has no supervisory responsibilities.Minimum Education and Experience RequiredQUALIFICATIONS: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE High school diploma or GED required. Must be a U.S. Citizen Must be 21 years of age by graduation from the police academy BILINGUAL APPLICANTS ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY AND MAY BE ELIGIBLE FOR CERTIFICATION PAYAdditional RequirementsPossession of valid Driver's License issued by the Commonwealth of Virginia and acceptable driving record according to City criteria; Must successfully complete IS100 and IS700 National Incident Management (NIMS) training within 90 days of employment. May also be required to complete higher levels of NIMS training as determined appropriate for the position.BenefitsThe City offers an array of benefits combined with direct salary/wages in order to establish a total compensation package that supports the City's goals of attracting, rewarding, and retaining employees who are both representatives of the community and are also able to deliver exceptional services.Employees in full-time positions are eligible for the following benefits: Medical, dental, and vision coverageRetirement through the Virginia Retirement System (VRS); the City's contribution is based on a rate determined bi-annually by the VRS Board and employees pay 5% of base pay (pre-tax) towards their VRS benefitLife insurance at no cost to the employeeOptional benefits such as 457 deferred compensation, Roth IRA, flexible spending accounts, etc.Eligibility for parental leave and tuition assistancePaid Time OffEmployees in hourly and part-time positions may be eligible for benefits depending on the positionEmployees of the City of Lynchburg may also be eligible for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program for federal student loansAdditional information about City benefits can be found on our website and in the Employment Policies & Procedures