Police Officer (Virginia Lateral)

Leesburg, VA
Leesburg Police Department

Salary: $65,000.00 – $130,601.00 Annually

Position Summary:

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.

Requirements:

  • 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.

Preferred Requirements:

  • 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.