Police

EVER THOUGHT ABOUT BEING A

POLICE OFFICER?

The City of Staunton Police Department is seeking candidates for future openings for the position of Police Officer.  This position is responsible for law enforcement, crime prevention, traffic control and accident investigation. Position requires graduation from high school or equivalent amount of training and experience, oral and written communication skills, and the ability to analyze situations and adopt an effective course of action.   A completed City of Staunton application must be received by Friday, July 30th at 5:00 p.m. in order to be allowed to take the written test.  Further information regarding the testing including date, time and place will be mailed to each applicant’s home.   Interested individuals who hold current certification as Police Officer through the Commonwealth of VA are exempt from the written test but must submit a completed application with a copy of certifications to the Human Resources Office, P.O. Box 58, Staunton, VA 24402 by July 30th, 2010 at 5:00 p.m. Hiring process requires successful completion of application, written test, interview, references, background investigation, psychological fitness examination and pre-employment physical.  Hiring range:  $31,733 – $36,492  with benefits. Applications can be obtained at www.staunton.va.us, VEC or 116 W. Beverley Street, Staunton.  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.

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.