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About the Role
The Town of Farmville is seeking potential candidates for the position of Police Officer. Applicants may be either certified as a law enforcement officer through the Department of Criminal Justice Services or seeking a certification as a new law enforcement officer.
The Town of Farmville is a progressive community centered in the heart of Virginia and home to Longwood University. The Farmville Police Department is a State Accredited Agency.
Starting pay for Non-Certified Police Officers is $46,014.00 annually, higher salary for Certified Officers.
In addition to a competitive salary, the Town of Farmville offers an excellent benefit package to include: health, dental, and vision insurance, VRS retirement (including Hazardous Duty Supplement), employer paid life and short-term disability insurance, state paid holidays, and generous paid time off. The Town provides uniforms and equipment. A take-home car program is available for qualified employees.
Requirements
Applicants must be 21 years of age.
Possess a valid Virginia driver’s license.
Have a high school diploma or GED equivalent.
Have no felony or recent misdemeanor convictions.
All applicants must meet the requirements of section 15.2-1705 of the code of Virginia for the minimum qualifications required of the position.
Successful applicants will undergo a panel interview, and pass a background investigation, substance abuse screening, psychological testing and physical examination.
Non-certified applicants will be required to complete The National Police Officer Selection Test (POST).
If you are invited to take the test and fail to report to testing without notifying us in advance, you will not be considered for future testing.
About the Agency
The Farmville Police Department is currently comprised of 26 full-time sworn police officers and two civilian employees. The department is currently led by Chief Andy Ellington. We are responsible for all law enforcement duties within the Town's corporate limits, as well as at any Town-owned property that may lie outside the Town limits (eg: Farmville Municipal Airport).
The department has many functions, some of which are:
Answering citizen calls for service;
Enforcing all criminal/traffic laws of the Commonwealth and ordinances of the Town;
Investigating automobile crashes;
Criminal and narcotics Investigations;
Promoting safety and citizen welfare through Neighborhood Watch programs, Triad, and other civic awareness opportunities.
Completed applications should be emailed to hr@farmvilleva.com, or dropped off/mailed to the Town Office at 116 N Main Street, Farmville VA 23901.
The Town of Farmville is an Equal Opportunity Employer.