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 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 certification(s) and will be required to successfully complete all other aspects of the hiring process.

Anticipated Starting Salary: Minimum $47,000 (commensurate with experience)

Excellent benefits include:

• Health, dental, vision and life insurance (health insurance also paid after retirement)
• 12 hours paid time off accrued per month
• 14 paid holidays
• College degree incentive pay
• Take home patrol car program for City residents
• Senior/ Master Officer program with pay increases each step
• Virginia Retirement System
• Discounted gym memberships
• Progressive facial hair/tattoo policy
• Opportunities for voluntary overtime assignments
• Paid volunteer/ community service time

Opportunities for special assignments:

• 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

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.