Top 3 Police sergeant Jobs in Harrisonburg Va

Police Officer (Certified/Sworn)
City of Harrisonburg, VA —Harrisonburg, VA
- $27.40 - $29.80 an hour
- 12 hour shift
- Military
- Pass drug screening
- No high school diploma
- Paid holidays
- Health insurance
Police Patrol Officer
Town of Mount Jackson —Mount Jackson, VA
- $53,000 - $62,000 a year
- Full-time
- Background check
- Pass drug screening
- High school diploma or GED
- Paid holidays
- Health insurance
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Police Officer-Certified Only
Staunton City & Schools —Staunton, VA
- From $50,826 a year
- Overtime
- Customer service
- Mid-level
- High school diploma or GED
- Paid parental leave
- Paid holidays

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Police Patrol Officer
Town of Mount Jackson —Mount Jackson, VA
Must possess a valid Virginia driver's license. This position is responsible for preserving public safety and maintaining a secure environment through proactive…
$53,000 - $62,000 a year
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Police Officer-Certified Only
Staunton City & Schools —Staunton, VA
The City of Staunton Police Department is seeking DCJS certified candidates for the position of Police O?cer. This position is responsible for public safety,…
From $50,826 a year

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Current driver's license record must not reflect six points or more. Valid Ohio motor vehicle operator's license.
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Police Officer (ENTRY LEVEL)
City of Grandview Heights —Grandview Heights, OH
US Citizen: Yes or otherwise authorized to work in the United States High School Grad/GED: Yes Valid OHIO State Driver's License: Yes (or able to obtain a valid…
$33.19 - $56.94 an hour

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Police Officer (Certified/Sworn)

City of Harrisonburg, VA -
Harrisonburg, VA

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Job Details

Full-time
$27.40 - $29.80 an hour

Benefits

Paid holidays
Health insurance
Life insurance

Qualifications

High school diploma or GED
Driver's License
State-specific police officer certification
Law enforcement

Full Job Description

Description

$10,000 HIRING INCENTIVE AVAILABLE TO NEW OFFICERS*

The City of Harrisonburg is currently accepting applications for individuals interested in joining the Harrisonburg Police Department (HPD) who are currently certified as a Law Enforcement Officer through the Virginia Department of Criminal Justice Services (DCJS), the Federal Government, or another state. HPD offers a rewarding career plus an excellent benefits package, including enhanced hazardous duty through the Virginia Retirement System (VRS). Find out more information in the Harrisonburg Police Officer Candidate Information Packet (Download PDF reader) and be sure to come back to this page to apply.

The Police Officer role has a preferred hiring range of $27.40 - $29.80 per hour (equivalent to $56,992 - $61,984 annually); however, an exact salary will be dependent upon the selected candidate's qualifications/experience and in compliance with City policy. As a Police Officer with HPD, you'll engage in diverse law enforcement activities, conduct investigations into criminal activities, ensure public safety, provide courtroom testimony, maintain and organize records, prepare detailed reports, and perform other duties as assigned.

$10,000 Hiring Incentive

Date of Hire

$5,000

Completion of Initial Period of Employment
(12 Months for Certified Police Officers)

$5,000

Minimum Qualifications

Currently certified as a Law Enforcement Officer through the Virginia Department of Criminal Justice Services (DCJS), the Federal Government or another state.
High School Diploma or GED. College Degree or Military Experience, preferred.
21 years of age at time of application.
U.S. Citizen or Permanent Resident Alien with an application for Naturalization filed and pending with Immigration Services, if DCJS-approved.
Valid driver's license with acceptable record per City policy.
Availability to work 12-hour shifts (currently 6am-6pm or 6pm-6am).
Must live or be willing to move within a one (1) hour drive of Harrisonburg, VA.
Ability to perform the physical requirements for this position.

The selected candidates for Police Officer positions will be subject to the following screenings and must receive satisfactory results:

DMV Driving Record Review;
Drug Screen;
Personal History Statement***;
Criminal Background Investigation, including Social Media Review & Fingerprinting;
Credit Check;
Physical Abilities Test;
Job-Specific Physical;
Psychological Evaluation; and
Polygraph.

***Due to the sensitive nature of this position's essential functions, the successful applicants selected for the role will be required to submit a completed Personal History Statement. At a later date, more information will be provided to the candidates selected for this step in this process.

The following documents are some examples of what will be required at a later phase in the process: Social Security Card, Driver's License, Passport, Birth Certificate, Marriage/Divorce Documents, DD214, Sealed College Transcripts and High School Diploma. These documents are not required at the time of the Personal History Statement submission. When the applicable documents are requested by the Harrisonburg Police Department, you will be expected to provide them.

Supplemental Information

To Apply: In order to be considered, all candidates must submit a complete City of Harrisonburg online employment application, including previous work experience and education history. This position may close at any time after 10 calendar days. (posted 08/26/2025)

If you have questions after reviewing this information, please contact the Human Resources Department at 540.432.8920 or [email protected]. Applicants who require reasonable accommodations during the application process should contact Human Resources. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to participate in the recruitment process.

Veterans and minorities are encouraged to register and apply.

The City provides an excellent benefits package including health insurance, retirement (VRS with Enhanced Hazardous Duty Benefits, & MissionSquare), life insurance, paid leave, and holidays.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or veteran status.

The City of Harrisonburg is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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