Description
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.
- ADDITIONAL $5,000 BONUS GIVEN UPON POLICE ACADEMY GRADUATION*
LPD Hiring Process
- Complete this Application
- Physical Agility Assessment and Oral Board
- Polygraph Exam
- Extensive Background Check
- Medical Exam
- Psychological Test
Primary communication during the hiring process is done through email. Please check your spam/junk folders on a regular basis in addition to your inbox.
Essential Duties
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Other duties to provide direct or indirect service to the citizens may be assigned.
- On assigned shift, operates a patrol vehicle to observe violations of traffic laws, suspicious activities or persons and disturbances of law and order;
- Responds to dispatched calls such as domestic situations, alarm, advice calls, etc.;
- Enforces local and state laws and issue summonses for parking and traffic violations;
- Works radar and conducts traffic checks;
- Interviews suspects, witnesses and victims regarding crime reported and completes detailed incident reports;
- Obtains and serves warrants, make arrests and testifies in court;
- Maintains various types of records and files such as personal court appearances;
- Conducts crime scene searches, collects and preserves evidence, and submits lab reports;
- Investigates and reports traffic accidents and directs traffic when necessary;
- Assists with criminal investigations, conducts stakeouts, presents evidence, interviews victims and witnesses, performs property and evidence duties;
- Reports unsafe conditions existing in street or other public facilities;
- Prepares detailed reports;
- Responds to animal control calls when animal warden is unavailable.
- Assists at special events such as crowd control at parades, VIP security, etc.;
- Provides public services such as unlocking vehicles and escorts;
- May serve as field training officer and instruct junior officers in proper police procedures, practices and techniques, use of equipment and departmental policy;
- Participates in the tactical response to special threat situations such as terrorism, hostage taking, and natural and man-made disasters or accidents.
Additional Duties
- Other duties to provide direct or indirect service to the citizens may be assigned.
- When unusual situations occur and/or the City Manager declares a State of Emergency, all City employees may be required to accept special assignments and perform as needed to ensure appropriate service delivery.
Supervisory Responsibilities
This job has no supervisory responsibilities.
Minimum Education And Experience Required
QUALIFICATIONS: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Education And Experience
High school diploma or GED required.
Must be a U.S. Citizen
Must be 21 years of age by graduation from the police academy
- Bilingual applicants are encouraged to apply and may be eligible for certification pay**
Additional Requirements
Possession of valid Driver's License issued by the Commonwealth of Virginia and acceptable driving record according to City criteria;
Must successfully complete IS100 and IS700 National Incident Management (NIMS) training within 90 days of employment. May also be required to complete higher levels of NIMS training as determined appropriate for the position.
The City offers an array of benefits combined with direct salary/wages in order to establish a total compensation package that supports the City's goals of attracting, rewarding, and retaining employees who are both representatives of the community and are also able to deliver exceptional services.
- Employees in full-time positions are eligible for the following benefits:
- Medical, dental, and vision coverage
- Retirement through the Virginia Retirement System (VRS); the City’s contribution is based on a rate determined bi-annually by the VRS Board and employees pay 5% of base pay (pre-tax) towards their VRS benefit
- Life insurance at no cost to the employee
- Optional benefits such as 457 deferred compensation, Roth IRA, flexible spending accounts, etc.
- Eligibility for parental leave and tuition assistance
- Paid Time Off
- Employees in hourly and part-time positions may be eligible for benefits depending on the position
Employees of the City of Lynchburg may also be eligible for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program for federal student loans
Additional information about City benefits can be found on our website and in the Employment Policies & Procedures
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Which academy class would you be interested in: January 2026 or a later date? Please list below
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I certify that the information provided on this application is truthful and accurate to my knowledge. I understand that any intentional omission of information and dishonestly will eliminate me from further consideration of employment with the Lynchburg Police Department.
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Please provide the last four digits of your Social Security number for verification purposes.
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Police Officers must be 21 years of age. Will you be 21 years of age or older by the time you complete the academy? For the January Academy, that would be June 15, 2026.
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Are you a citizen of the United States?
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Do you have a High School Diploma or GED?
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Are you willing to sign an agreement waiving your right to use all tobacco products both on and off duty?
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Police Officers assigned to Patrol Operations work rotating 12 hours shifts. Are you willing to work any shift assigned which could include nights, weekends and holidays?
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Do you currently have any bills in collections? If you do please explain in detail your plan to have these bills paid in full.
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Have you ever been convicted of a domestic assault and/or battery offense?
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Have you ever been convicted of a misdemeanor? Please explain and provide the year this occurred.
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Have you ever been convicted of a felony? Please explain and provide the year this occurred.
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Are you now, or have you ever been a member of a criminal street gang, or group that furthers or promotes criminal activity? If yes please explain.
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Have you ever purchased, manufactured, stored, sold, acted as a lookout, delivered, smuggled, sent through the mail, transported another person to illegally buy or sell drugs or unlawfully benefitted in any way from the sale of prescription or illegal drugs? If yes, please explain including dates.
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Have you used marijuana in the past 6 months? If so, when was the month of last usage?
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In the last 4 years have you unlawfully used any of the following: PCP, Heroin, Cocaine/Crack, Methamphetamine, Ecstasy, LSD, Psilocybin (mushrooms), or Rohypnol/Other Date Rape Drug?
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Have you ever had your drivers license suspended, revoked or refused? Please explain.
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Have you been charged with or convicted of a DUI related offense within the last 3 years?
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Have you had a valid drivers license continuously for at least 3 years?
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DMV Release Notice: This position requires a valid driver's license and acceptable driving history. I hereby certify that I have read and understand the DMV Record Release Notice and give the City permission to obtain my driving record.
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Please provide your drivers license number so that your driving record can be obtained.
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Out of State Applicants and/or Applicants who have had a VA drivers license for less than 3 years: Do you agree to provide a copy of your driving record from the state you are currently licensed or have been licensed in when requested?
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If you answered yes to Question 23 please provide the name of the State where your license is/was issued.
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Have you previously applied with the City of Lynchburg Police Department? If yes when, and for what position?
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You will be required to provide copies of your educational transcripts, birth certificate, DD 214 (if applicable) and DCJS Certification (if applicable). Please have these documents readily available to expedite the hiring process. Do you understand this requirement?
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Have you served in the armed forces?
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If you have served in the Armed Forces and have been discharged, was it dishonorable or for bad conduct? If so please explain in detail.
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If you have no record of previous employment please provide detail regarding your time spent since graduation from High School or obtaining your GED.
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Have you ever been under a protective order by the court? If yes, please explain.
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Do you have any visible tattoos on your arms, neck, hands and/or face? If yes, please give location(s) and describe the tattoo(s). (You will be required to provide a photo of these at a later date in the hiring process).
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Have you ever been disciplined, suspended, terminated, asked to resign, or received punitive actions at a current or former place of employment? If yes, please explain.
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Have you ever been disciplined or punished for any violation related to lying, cheating, stealing, or something else that would bring your integrity into question? If yes, please explain.
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Primary communication during the hiring process is done through the email address lpd.training@lynchburgva.gov or allen.kittrell@lynchburgva.gov. Please check your spam/junk folders on a regular basis in addition to your inbox for communication from the Recruiting office. Do you agree to check your email?
