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Police Officer - Staunton Police Department
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A Law Enforcement Officer enforces jurisdictional laws, maintains public safety, and protects property and people in the community. Patrols neighborhoods, responds to emergency calls and crime scenes, watches for traffic and driving violations. Authorized to arrest criminals; prepares cases and testifies in court.
$69,924 / year median in Virginia
+6% projected growth
Job Description
Police Officer - Staunton Police Department
Staunton City & Schools
Staunton Police Department - Staunton, Virginia This job is also posted in City of Staunton and Staunton City Schools
Job Details
Job ID:
5912613
Application Deadline:
Sep 28, 2026 11:59 PM (Eastern Standard Time)
Posted:
Today
Starting Date:
Dec 1, 2026
Job Description
CITY OF STAUNTON
Police Officers
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 eight weeks and requires successful completion of employment application, personal history statement, written test, interview, background investigation, psychological evaluation and pre-employment physical. This position will be filled to start in December 2026, and begin the basic law enforcement academy in January 2027.
Individuals who applied/tested and were interviewed in the past 12 months are not eligible to apply.
A written test is scheduled for Tuesday, October 6 at 6:00pm at the Staunton City Hall School Board meeting room, 116 W. Beverley St., second floor, Staunton, VA 24401. Doors open at 5:30pm. Access City Hall through the Police Department entrance. Each candidate must present their driver's license as part of the entry process as well. The completed application serves as a reservation to take the test.
In order to be considered, each candidate must complete an online employment application no later than September 28, 2026.
Anticipated Starting Salary:
$51,589/yr
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
- 8 weeks paid maternity/paternity leave
- Take home patrol car program
- Virginia Retirement System
- Wellness initiatives/Peer support
- Onsite gym
- Progressive facial hair/tattoo policy
- Career Development program with pay increase each step
- Opportunities for voluntary overtime/ off-duty assignments
- Paid volunteer/community service time
Opportunities for special assignments:
Bike patrol
General Investigations
Critical Incident Response Team
Tactical Support Team (Drone/Robot operations)
Crisis Negotiations Team
Fugitive Task Force
Peer Support Team
Honor Guard
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 to $51,589 Per Year
Job Requirements
Citizenship, residency or work visa required