Police Officer (Entry Level) Salary $66,000.00 - $119,589.00 Annually
Location: 65 Plaza Street, Leesburg, VA
Job Type: RFT
Job Number: 01248
Department: Leesburg Police
Opening Date: 02/20/2026
Description: Benefits: Questions Nature Of Work This is responsible municipal law enforcement work in the protection of the life and property through the enforcement of laws and ordinances. Work involves responsibility for the protection of life and property, prevention of crime, apprehension of criminals and the enforcement of laws and ordinances in a designated area on an assigned shift. Selected candidates will join a Virginia accredited law enforcement agency in an innovative municipality. Leesburg, hometown of the 21st century, is located 35 miles west of the nations capital and enjoys vibrant and authentic community with a population of more than 50,000 residents. The Town strongly encourages innovation, promotes career development, and offers excellent benefits to employees, including membership to the Towns full-service recreation center, retirement benefits through the Virginia Retirement System and Nationwide, affordable health insurance, and numerous other fringe benefits.
Career Development Program The Leesburg Police Department offers a career development program. The purpose of the program is to recognize and compensate individuals who have acquired additional or advance work-related knowledge, skills, and abilities during their career with the Leesburg Police Department. This program provides a career development plan based on an employees performance, training, and length of service. For more information on the Towns competitive benefits package, please visit the Employee Benefits page.
Required Qualifications:
Preferred Qualifications:
Please note that when completing the supplemental questions, any willful omission, deception, or deliberate falsehoods in the responses are cause for immediate removal and future applications will not be considered.
EOE/ADA
Supplemental Questions
Have you ever used any illegal drugs (including marijuana, cocaine, heroin, ecstasy, LSD, or similar substances)? Yes No
If you selected yes to the use of illegal drugs, please identify which drug(s) and when last used.
When was the last time you used any illegal or non-prescribed drug? Yes No
Have you ever illegally obtained or used prescription medication (such as painkillers, stimulants, or sedatives)? Yes No
If "Yes", please explain below.
Have you ever used synthetic or designer drugs (e.g., "Spice," "Bath Salts," or similar substances)? Yes No
If "Yes" please explain below.
Have you ever sold, given, or distributed any illegal drug or controlled substance to another person? Yes No
If "Yes" please explain below.
Have you ever used any drugs while employed in a position of public trust (e.g., law enforcement, corrections, military, or government)? Yes No
If "Yes" please identify drugs used below.
Have you ever attended counseling, treatment, or rehabilitation for drug or alcohol abuse? Yes No
If "Yes please explain below.
Have you ever been present while others used illegal drugs and failed to report or intervene? Yes No
If "Yes" please explain below.
Do you currently associate with anyone involved in illegal drug activity? Yes No
If "Yes" please explain below.
Have you ever been arrested, charged, or convicted of any crime (misdemeanor or felony)? Yes No
If "Yes", please explain and provide the disposition.
Have you ever been detained, questioned, or investigated by law enforcement for suspected criminal activity? Yes No
If "Yes" please explain below.
Have you ever committed a crime for which you were not caught or charged? Yes No
If "Yes" please explain below.
Have you ever been involved in an act of theft, fraud, or dishonesty (including shoplifting or falsifying documents)? Yes No
If "Yes", please explain below.
Have you ever been involved in any domestic violence, assault, or threatening behavior? Yes No
If "Yes", please explain below.
Are you currently awaiting trial, sentencing, or any court disposition? Yes No
If "Yes", please explain below.
Have you ever been on probation, parole, or had any type of court supervision? Yes No
If "Yes", please explain below.
Have you ever been disqualified or removed from a background investigation with another law enforcement agency? Yes No
If "Yes", please explain below.
Have you ever had a restraining order, protective order, or peace bond issued against you? Yes No
If "Yes", please explain below.
Have you ever been involved in any civil litigation (either as plaintiff or defendant)? Yes No
If "Yes", please explain below.
Have you ever been affiliated with, or knowingly associated with, individuals engaged in criminal activity? Yes No
If "Yes", please explain below.
Have any of your records been sealed, expunged, or otherwise removed by court order? Yes No
If "Yes", please explain below.
Have you ever been convicted of any offense against the law? You are not required to disclose juvenile, expunged, or traffic offenses that do not result in a conviction of a misdemeanor. Yes No
If "Yes", give date, place, charge, court, and fine or sentence.
Have you ever filed for bankruptcy (Chapter 7, 11, or 13)? Yes No
If "Yes" please explain below.
Have you ever had wages garnished, property, or accounts sent to collections? Yes No
If "Yes", please explain below.
Have you ever been refused credit or had credit suspended or revoked? Yes No
If "Yes", please explain below.
Have you ever been refused automobile liability insurance or a bond, or had your policy cancelled? Yes No
If "Yes", please explain below.
Have you ever been involved, as a driver, in a motor vehicle accident within the past seven (7) years? Yes No
If "Yes", please identify the following in your response: Were you charged? If charged, what was the charge? Identify charging Police Agency.
Have you ever received a traffic ticket? Yes No
If "Yes", please identify the following in your response: City/State of violation. Statue of violation. Date of violation. Describe violation.
Have you ever been refused a drivers license by any state? Yes No
If "Yes", identify the following in your response: When/Where/Why?
Has your drivers license ever been suspended or revoked? Yes No
If "Yes", please identify the following in your response: When/Where/Why?
Have you ever been issued a traffic warrant? Yes No
If "Yes", please identify the following in your response: When/Where/Why?
Employer: Town of Leesburg Address: 25 W. Market St. Leesburg, Virginia, 20176 Website: http://www.leesburgva.gov