Police Recruit

Police Recruit

Salary

$54,371.20 - $66,310.40 Annually

Location

Winchester, VA

Job Type

Full-time Classified

Department

Police Department

Division

Police Department

Opening Date

10/05/2026

Closing Date

Continuous

FLSA

Non-Exempt

• Description
• Benefits
• Questions

Description

Interested in pursuing a career in law enforcement? Were hiring Police Recruits to join our team!

Training is in accordance with curriculums and regulations aligned with the state of Virginia. The academy will include a combination of classroom and hands-on training and physical fitness activities. Complete the field training program and become a fully certified law enforcement officer through the Department of Criminal Justice Services.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Acquires the knowledge, skills, and abilities to become a certified Police Officer in the Commonwealth of Virginia
• Participates in physical fitness training
• Participates in training activities in the academy
• Contributes to a positive training academy environment

Requirements

Education and/or Experience: Any combination of education and experience equivalent to a High School Diploma or General Education Degree (GED) is required. Must be 21 years of age.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations: Possession of a valid and appropriate driver's license.

Job Posting Statement

The City of Winchester is an Equal Opportunity Employer and will consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or any other classification protected by law.

This position is eligible for benefits. To view out benefit packet click here.

01

Do you have a valid drivers license?

• Yes
• No

02

Individuals applying for a Police Recruit position must be 20 years old at the time of application submission and 21 at time of academy graduation. Are you at least 20 years old?

• Yes
• No

03

Have you ever pleaded guilty to or been convicted of a felony?

• Yes
• No

Required Question

Employer City of Winchester

Address 15 N. Cameron Street

Winchester, Virginia, 22601

Phone 540-667-2304

Website https://www.winchesterva.gov