$10000 HIRING INCENTIVE AVAILABLE TO NEW OFFICERS*
The City of Harrisonburg is currently accepting applications for individuals interested in joining the Harrisonburg Police Department (HPD) that are currently certified as a Law Enforcement Officer through the Virginia Department of Criminal Justice Services (DCJS) the Federal Government or another state. HPD offers a rewarding career plus an excellent benefits package including enhanced hazardous duty through the Virginia Retirement System (VRS).Find out more information in the Harrisonburg Police Officer Candidate Information Packet and be sure to come back to this page to apply.
Completion of Initial Period of Employment 12 Months for Certified Police Officers)
$5000
Minimum Qualifications
Currently certified as a Law Enforcement Officer through the Virginia Department of Criminal Justice Services (DCJS) the Federal Government or another state.
High School Diploma or GED. College Degree or Military Experience preferred.
21 years of age at time of application.
U.S. Citizen or Permanent Resident Alien with an application for Naturalization filed and pending with Immigration Services if DCJSapproved.
Valid drivers license with acceptable record per City policy.
Able to work 12hour shift 6am 6pm or 6pm 6am). Shift assignments are not available until after the completion of the recruitment process and cannot be guaranteed prior.
Must live or be willing to move within a one 1 hour drive of Harrisonburg VA.
The selected candidates for Police Officer positions will be subject to the following screenings and must receive satisfactory results:
DMV Driving Record Review;
Drug Screen;
Personal History Statement***;
Criminal Background Investigation including Social Media Review & Fingerprinting;
Credit Check;
Physical Abilities Test;
JobSpecific Physical;
Psychological Evaluation; and
Polygraph.
***Due to the sensitive nature of this positions essential functions the successful applicants selected for the role will be required to submit a completed Personal History Statement. At a later date more information will be provided to the candidates selected for this step in this process.
The following documents are some examples of what will be required at a later phase in the process: Social Security Card Drivers License Passport Birth Certificate Marriage/Divorce Documents DD214 Sealed College Transcripts and High School Diploma. These documents are not required at the time of the Personal History Statement submission.When the applicable documents are requested by the Harrisonburg Police Department you will be expected to provide them.
Supplemental Information
To Apply:In order to be considered all candidates must submit a complete City of Harrisonburg online employment application including previous work experience and education history. This position may close at any time after 10 calendar days. (posted 06/17/2024
Veterans and minorities are encouraged to register and apply.
The City provides an excellent benefits package including health insurance retirement (VRS with Enhanced Hazardous Duty Benefits & MissionSquare) life insurance paid leave and holidays.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion gender sexual orientation national origin disability or veteran status.
The City of Harrisonburg is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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