About this opportunity
Town of Leesburg lists this Police Officer (Entry Level) opportunity in leesburg, Virginia. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Leesburg Police Department PositionThis 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. Selected candidates will join a Virginia accredited law enforcement agency in an innovative municipality. Leesburg, hometown of the 21st century, is located 35 miles west of the nation's capital and enjoys vibrant and authentic community with a population of more than 50,000 residents. The Town strongly encourages innovation, promotes career development, and offers excellent benefits to employees, including membership to the Town's full-service recreation center, retirement benefits through the Virginia Retirement System and Nationwide, affordable health insurance, and numerous other fringe benefits. Career Development Program The Leesburg Police Department offers a career development program. The purpose of the program is to recognize and compensate individuals who have acquired additional or advance work related knowledge, skills and abilities during their career with the Leesburg Police Department. This program provides a career development plan based on an employee's performance, training, and length of service.Required QualificationsHS/GED.Must be 21 years of age at time of appointment with U.S. citizenship.Possession of a valid driver's license.Preferred QualificationsAssociate's, Bachelor's or Master's degree in a related field.Virginia EMT Certification.Bilingual in English/Spanish.Please note that when completing the supplemental questions, any willful omission, deception, or deliberate falsehoods in the responses are cause for immediate removal and future applications will not be considered. EOE/ADABenefitsPlease click on "Employee Benefits" to review detailed information regarding employee benefits for regular full-time and regular part-time employees.
Worksite address
leesburg, VA, 20175, US
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