Police Officer

Bedford VA

Deadline:  Open until filled.

The City of Bedford Virginia Police Department is seeking applicants for the position of Police Officer.  Duties include enforcing the laws of the Commonwealth of Virginia as well as ordinances of the City of Bedford.  Applicants must pass a rigorous background investigation, a physical agility and written aptitude test, a psychological and physical examination.

Qualifications

• At least 21 years of age;
• U.S. citizen;
• Possess a high school diploma or equivalent;
• Possess a valid Virginia driver’s license with a good driving record;
• No felony or misdemeanor convictions involving moral turpitude or domestic violence;
• Good physical condition;
• Vision must be 20/20 corrected or 20/60 uncorrected.

Benefits

• Starting salary for Police Officer Trainee is $32,170.14;
• After successful completion of training the salary is $33,778.64;
• Salary for certified officers is negotiable;
• Virginia Supplemental Retirement System;
• Health, vision and dental insurance programs;
• Life insurance;
• Tuition reimbursement program.

The employment application, job description and police employment package are available at the City of Bedford Municipal Building located at 215 East Main Street, Bedford, VA  24523.   

Applications are also available at http://www.bedfordva.gov/empf.shtml

The City of Bedford is an Equal Opportunity Employer.