Police Officer (Virginia Lateral)

Salary: $66,000.00 - $138,437.00 Annually
Location : 65 Plaza Street Leesburg, VA
Job Type: RFT
Job Number: 01095
Department: Leesburg Police
Opening Date: 06/11/2024


About the Town of Leesburg and Nature of Work


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
Please click on " Employee Benefits " to review detailed information regarding employee benefits for regular full-time and regular part-time employees.
01


Have you previously applied for employment to the Leesburg Police Department?

• Yes
• No

02


Are you a current citizen of the United States?

• Yes
• No

03


If you are not a U.S. citizen, have you applied for U.S. citizenship?

• Yes, I applied for U.S. citizenship
• No, I have not applied for U.S. citizenship
• Not applicable

04


Do you have possession of a valid driver's license or will have obtained one by the time of appointment?

• Yes
• No

05


What is your highest level of completed education?

• Less than high school diploma or GED equivalent
• High school diploma or GED equivalent
• Some college
• Associate's Degree
• Bachelor's Degree
• Master's Degree
• Juris Doctorate
• Doctorate Degree

06


If you have a college degree(s), please provide the major(s) and any minor(s).
07


Do you speak, read or write any languages other than English?

• Yes
• No

08


Please indicate what language(s) and define your speaking and writing proficiency.
09


Have you ever served in the United States military?

• Yes
• No

10


If you have served in the military, please indicate and identify the following; branch of service, highest rank, occupation/MOS or rate while serving, length of service and discharge type.
11


Do you have previous sworn law enforcement experience?

• Yes
• No

12


If applicable, please list previous sworn law enforcement experience. Please include the following in your response; agency name, length of service, highest rank and dates of certification.
13


Are you currently a certified police officer in the Commonwealth of Virginia?

• Yes
• No

14


How many traffic summons(es) have you received in the past five (5) years?

• 0
• 1
• 2
• 3
• 4
• 5 or more

15


If applicable, please explain why you received a traffic summons(es).
16


Do any of the following situations apply to you? Select all that apply.

• I have been convicted to reckless driving
• My driver's license has bee suspended, revoked or restricted
• I have been arrested for driving while impaired or under the influence of alcohol
• I have been charged with leaving the screen of an accident
• None of the above

17


As a follow-up to the previous question, please explain any driving infractions received.
18


Have you ever been arrested or investigated for the following offenses? Select all that apply.

• Elder abuse
• Child abuse
• Domestic violence related incident(s)
• None of the above

19


If you acknowledged that you have been arrested or investigated for any of the offenses in the previous question, please explain.
20


As a juvenile, were you ever charged with any offense?

• Yes
• No

21


If applicable, please explain and provide the disposition.
22


As an adult, have you ever been charged with any offense(s)?

• Yes
• No

23


If applicable, please explain and provide the disposition.
24


Have you possessed marijuana in the last 24 months?

• Yes
• No

25


Have you ever used or possessed any of the following: marijuana, LSD/PCP/other hallucinogens, mushrooms, ecstasy, speed, opiates, prescription drugs not prescribed to you, and/or anabolic steroids?

• Yes
• No

26


If you selected yes to the use or possession, please identify which drug(s) and when last used.
27


Have you ever sold any of the following drugs for any financial gain (even $1); marijuana or any derivative of marijuana, crack/cocaine, methamphetamines, LSD/PCP/other hallucinogens, mushrooms, ecstasy, speed, opiates, prescription drugs not prescribed to you, and/or anabolic steroids?

• Yes
• No

28


If you selected yes to selling drugs, please indicate which drug(s) and when last sold.
29


Have you ever been terminated, forced to resign, or resigned from employment in lieu of termination?

• Yes
• No

30


Do you acknowledge that it is required you complete all aspects of the application and supplemental questions, and that a resume cannot be substituted for completing the aforementioned?

• Yes
• No

31


Have you answered all of the questions fully and honestly?

• Yes
• No

Required Question