Police

                  Now taking applications for:

                    Public Safety Dispatcher

Receives messages by radio and telephone, dispatches to police, fire, rescue personnel in response to the identified need and documents all related incidents.  Position requires the ability to work in stressful situations, prioritize tasks and make decisions quickly.  Excellent organizational skills, keyboarding skills and customer service skills required.  Individual must be able to work 7 pm to 7 am shift including week-ends and holidays.  Applicants are subject to a criminal records check and an extensive background investigation. Candidates who have been convicted of a felony or a crime involving moral turpitude will be disqualified.  Hiring range $13.15 - $15.12 plus benefits.  Applications can be obtained at VEC, www.staunton.va.us or at 116 W. Beverley Street, Staunton.  Application deadline end of business day September 3, 2010.

EOE

The Staunton Police Department is an internationally accredited, full-service law enforcement agency dedicated to serving the citizens of the City of Staunton, Virginia. The Department consists of fifty sworn officers and seventeen full-time civilian employees. In addition to providing twenty-four hour patrol coverage and criminal investigative functions, the Department is very active in community policing.

Law Enforcement Accreditation

The Staunton Police Department sponsors CYCLE, PULSAR, and School Resource Officer programs for the area's youth, a Citizen's Police Academy, Neighborhood and Business Watch programs, as well as a number of other crime prevention initiatives.

The Department operates the City's state-of-the-art Enhanced-911 Center. The E-911 Center, which serves as the primary answering point for the City's 9-1-1 calls, dispatches calls for service for police, fire, and the Staunton-Augusta Rescue Squad.

 Announcement: 15th Citizen's Police Academy

            September 20-October 25, 2010

Applications are now being accepted for the 15th Citizen's Police Academy. Classes will be held on Monday and Wednesday nights from 6:30 PM to 9:30 PM. There will be at least one or two Saturdays as well. Applications must be in by September 3 by 4:00 PM. There is a limit of 15 students.

Our Mission Statement 

The Staunton Police Department is charged with the duty and privilege of protecting and serving all persons within our jurisdiction. We are committed to the prevention of crime; the protection of life and property; the preservation of peace and public order; and the safeguarding of Constitutional guarantees. It is only with the commitment to public cooperation that we can successfully carry out this mission.

Staunton Police Department

116 West Beverley Street

City Hall, Basement

Staunton, Virginia 24401

540.332.3845 (Voice)

540.332.3980

If you need immediate police assistance call 9-1-1 or 540-332-3842.