Certified Police Officer | Full-Time

Job Title

Certified Police Officer | Full-Time

About the Role

The Town of Farmville is a progressive community centered in the heart of Virginia and home to Longwood University and Hampden-Sydney College. The Farmville Police Department proudly serves to protect the community and is honored to be a State Accredited Agency. The Police Department is seeking qualified candidates for the position of Police Officer.

Responsibilities

• Operate a patrol vehicle or walks to observe for violations of traffic laws, suspicious activities or persons and disturbances of law and order.
• Enforce the laws and ordinances of the Town, Commonwealth and other pertinent laws.
• Respond to radio dispatches and answers calls and complaints.
• Issue citations, warnings or make arrests for traffic violations.
• Serve warrants, make arrests, and testify in court.
• Provide police escorts, direct traffic, and perform residential and commercial checks.
• Fill out arrest records, fingerprints, photographs, etc.
• Prepare and update conditions existing in street or other public facilities.
• Transport prisoners to prison facilities.
• Conduct initial investigations and secures evidence.
• Inspect vehicles and notify garage of defective patrol units.
• Participate in a variety of in-service training programs.
• May be assigned to crime prevention, special duty, special operations.
• Must show courtesy and respect to the community.
• Perform related tasks as required.

Qualifications

• Virginia DCJS Certified Police Officers with a minimum of two years of law enforcement experience.
• Flexible working hours, including night shifts.

Benefits

• A competitive salary will be offered based on experience and qualifications.
• Hiring range is $52,637.40 to $62,000.
• An excellent benefit package, including health and life insurance, VRS retirement (including Hazardous Duty Supplement), short-term disability insurance, paid time off, and other supplemental benefit options.
• The Town provides uniforms and equipment.
• A take-home car program is available for qualified employees.

Pay

A competitive salary will be offered based on experience and qualifications. Hiring range is $52,637.40 to $62,000.

Schedule

Flexible working hours, including night shifts.

Tools

• Download Application
• Email Application