Police Officer-Certified Only
Staunton City & Schools
POLICE - Staunton, Virginia This job is also posted in City of Staunton and Staunton City Schools
Job Details
Job ID:
5858721
Application Deadline:
Jun 27, 2027 11:59 PM (Eastern Standard Time)
Posted:
Yesterday
Starting Date:
Immediately
Job Description
CITY OF STAUNTON
Police Officer-CERTIFIED ONLY
Join a leading accredited law enforcement agency and make a di?erence in a thriving community. The City of Staunton Police Department is seeking DCJS certified candidates for the position of Police O?cer. This position is responsible for public safety, law enforcement, crime prevention, tra?c 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 e?ective 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 disquali?ed due to the background investigation from a previous process are not eligible for consideration.
NOTE:
ONLY interested individuals who hold a current certi?cation as a Law Enforcement O?cer 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 certi?cation(s) and will be required to successfully complete all other aspects of the hiring process.
Anticipated Starting Salary:
Minimum $51,589 (commensurate with experience, training, etc.)
Excellent bene?
ts include:
Health, dental, vision and life insurance (health insurance also paid after retirement)
Minimum 12 hours paid time o? accrued per month( based on total VRS time)
14 paid holidays
Career Development Program with pay increases for each step
Paid maternity/paternity leave
Take home patrol car program for City residents
Virginia Retirement System
Onsite gym
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
Peer Support Team
Field Training Officer (with pay incentive)
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.
Position Type:
Full Time
Salary:
$51,589 Per Year
Job Requirements
Citizenship, residency or work visa required