Sworn
Being a sworn officer in Lynchburg, VA, means serving the community with integrity, professionalism, and a commitment to public safety.
Open Positions
We are now hiring for police recruit, Virginia certified, and out-of-state certified. We are accepting applications continually for these positions Virginia and out-of-state certified officers will receive 100% law enforcement officer credit to determine salary/rank correlating to years of experience.Â
Police Officer
Police Officers perform responsible protective service work involving a variety of general or support duty police assignments, by performing the following duties. Other duties to provide direct or indirect service to the citizens may be assigned.Â
Salary
- $50,502.40 starting salary for Police Officers
- (Starting salary may be higher with creditable law enforcement experience and/or Virginia certification.)
Vacation
- 0 – 60 months of service = 8 hours per month
- 61 – 120 months of service = 10 hours per month
- 121 – 180 months of service = 12 hours per month
- 181 – 240 months of service = 14 hours per month
- 241+ months of service = 16 hours per month
Holidays
- 12 paid holidays and two paid personal days per year.
Sick Leave
- One day per month – accruable to 120 days.
Medical Insurance
- Employee, family, and dependent group plans are available for health, dental, and prescription drug insurance.
Life Insurance and Retirement Benefits
- Paid Life Insurance (included in the Virginia Retirement System.)
- Police Officers become eligible for full retirement benefits after a combination of 50 years of age and 25 years of service.
Education
- Paid in-service training.
- College courses relating to law enforcement may qualify for tuition assistance.
Other
- Uniforms and equipment, except footwear, are provided.Â
- Employee Assistance Program.
- Periodic physical examinations.
- Patrol Officers work 12 hour shifts.
A Lynchburg Police Department Officer Candidate for Employment must meet the following criteria:
- Ability to act without direct supervision and exercise considerable independent judgment at all times.
- Be willing to sign an agreement waiving the right to use all tobacco products both on and off duty.
- Possess a valid Virginia operator’s license at the time of employment.
- 20/30 vision or correctable to 20/30 in each eye.
- Applicant must be a high school graduate or possess a General Education Degree Certificate (G.E.D.)
- One may apply for Police Officer at 20 years of age and must have reached their 21st birthday at the time of projected graduation from the police academy basic school.
- A high moral standard is required of all officer applicants; a conviction for any felony is grounds for disqualification.
- Be a U.S. Citizen.
- Ability to analyze a variety of crisis and non-crisis situations quickly and objectively and respond appropriately.
- Ability to carry out oral and written instructions.
- Ability to develop skill in the use and care of firearms.
- Skill in the operation of an automobile and a good driving record. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence clearly and concisely.
- Ability to deal with people in a polite, courteous, and firm manner.
- Ability to work varied shifts.
Lateral Officer
Current Virginia Law Enforcement Officers Only. The Lynchburg Police Department is currently offering a lateral transfer program for Virginia DCJS certified officers.
Salary
- $50,502.40 starting salary for Lateral Officers.
- 100% of Law Enforcement Officer credit will be used to determine salary and rank. (Jail officers, courtroom security officers, sworn security officers, and any other sworn officer that has not conducted policing similar to the responsibilities of a Lynchburg Police Officer are not eligible.)
- A minimum of 2 years to obtain POII ($53,006.80 – $55,723.20)Â
- A minimum of 4 years to obtain POIII ($57,512.00 – $79,185.60)
Vacation
- 0 – 60 months of service = 8 hours per month
- 61 – 120 months of service = 10 hours per month
- 121 – 180 months of service = 12 hours per month
- 181 – 240 months of service = 14 hours per month
- 241+ months of service = 16 hours per month
Holidays
- 12 paid holidays and two paid personal days per year.
Sick Leave
- One day per month – accruable to 120 days.
Medical Insurance
- Employee, family, and dependent group plans are available for health, dental, and prescription drug insurance.
Life Insurance and Retirement Benefits
- Paid Life Insurance (included in the Virginia Retirement System.)
- Police Officers become eligible for full retirement benefits after a combination of 50 years of age and 25 years of service.
Education
- Paid in-service training.
- College courses relating to law enforcement may qualify for tuition assistance.
Other
- Uniforms and equipment, except footwear, are provided.Â
- Employee Assistance Program.
- Periodic physical examinations.
- Patrol Officers work 12 hour shifts.
- Must be a VA Certified Law Enforcement Officer.
- High school diploma or GED required. Â Associates Degree, Bachelors Degree or higher education preferred.
Out of State Lateral Officer
The Lynchburg Police Department is currently offering a lateral transfer program for out of state Certified Police Officers.
- $50,502.40 starting salary for out of state lateral officers.
- 100% of out of state lateral hires will be placed into the rank/level based on their out-of-state certified years of experience (Jail officers, courtroom security officers, sworn security officers, and any other sworn officer that has not conducted policing similar to the responsibilities of a Lynchburg Police Officer are not eligible.
Years of service an out-of-state Certified Officer must have before obtaining rank is:
- A minimum of 2 years to obtain POII ($53,006.80 – $55,723.20)Â
- A minimum of 4 years to obtain POIII ($57,512.00 – $79,185.60)
Vacation
- 0 – 60 months of service = 8 hours per month
- 61 – 120 months of service = 10 hours per month
- 121 – 180 months of service = 12 hours per month
- 181 – 240 months of service = 14 hours per month
- 241+ months of service = 16 hours per month
Holidays
- 12 paid holidays and two paid personal days per year.
Sick Leave
- One day per month – accruable to 120 days.
Medical Insurance
- Employee, family, and dependent group plans are available for health, dental, and prescription drug insurance.
Life Insurance and Retirement Benefits
- Paid Life Insurance (included in the Virginia Retirement System.)
- Police Officers become eligible for full retirement benefits after a combination of 50 years of age and 25 years of service.
Education
- Paid in-service training.
- College courses relating to law enforcement may qualify for tuition assistance.
Other
- Uniforms and equipment, except footwear, are provided.Â
- Employee Assistance Program.
- Periodic physical examinations.
- Patrol Officers work 12 hour shifts.
- High school diploma or GED required. Â Associates Degree, Bachelors Degree or higher education preferred.
- Must have at least 3 years/36 months of continuous law enforcement experience commensurate with those of a Lynchburg Police Department law enforcement officer (i.e. respond to calls for service, take reports of crime, conduct traffic stops, issue summons, make arrests).
- Be out of law enforcement employment for less than 24 months.
- Must be in good standing with former employers.
- Must meet all requirements of 15.2-1705 Code of Virginia –Â https://law.lis.virginia.gov/vacode/title15.2/chapter17/section15.2-1705/
Lynchburg Live
Whether you thrive going call to call, taking your time to investigate the case, or engaging with the community, we have something for everyone here in Lynchburg. See what path you could choose at LPD.
Specialty Opportunities
The LPD offers a variety of career opportunities for officers, including the following specialized units and teams:
- K-9 Unit
- Tactical Unit
- Crisis Negotiations Team
- Digital Forensics
- Traffic Safety Unit
- Community Action Team
- School Resource Officers
- Honor Guard
- Vice and Narcotics Unit
- Criminal Investigations Division
- Intelligence Unit
On The Horizon
Top technology, unique benefits, and exciting opportunities, your law enforcement future is in good hands here in Lynchburg. See why right now is the best time to join LPD.
Hiring Process
The LPD is a department that offers exciting career opportunities including K-9, Tactical Unit, Crisis Negotiations Team, Intel Unit, extra pay through off-duty, and more. Lynchburg is an exciting, vibrant city nestled in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains with a low cost of living, countless ways to enjoy outdoor recreation, and a growing downtown.
Stage 1:
- Submit an online application to the Lynchburg Police Department
- Preliminary background check (DMV, Criminal History, and Credit History)
Stage 2:
- Physical Agility Test
- Oral Review Board
Stage 3:
- Submit Personal History Statement
- Polygraph Examination
- Background Investigation
- Conditional Offer of Employment
Stage 4:
- Medical Examination
- Psychological Examination
- Applicant Review by Command Staff
- Receive Appointment Letter
Hiring Bonus
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