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Serve with Purpose. Grow with Pride.
Are You Ready to LEAD?
We're looking for employees who exemplify Leadership, Engagement, Accountability, and Dedication (LEAD)—on duty, in the community, and throughout their careers.
Police Officer (Entry level)
Starting Salary: $66,000+ (Pay Grade P1), dependent on qualifications.
Police Officer (Virginia Lateral)
Starting Salary: The starting rank and salary are aligned with pay grades P1-P4 after a verification of law enforcement experience, education, and military service.
Benefits
Explore career paths, competitive benefits, wellness programs, and specialty assignments that support your personal and professional growth.
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Career Advancement
Police Officers
- Unique four-rank non-supervisory career progression:
- Police Officer (P1)
- Police Officer First Class (P2)
- Senior Police Officer (P3)
- Master Police Officer (P4)
- Promotional path to supervisory ranks:
- Sergeant (P6)
- Lieutenant (P7)
- Captain (P8)
- Major (P9)
- Transparent structure for advancement and increased earning potential
Communications Technician (Dispatchers/Call Takers)
- Three-rank non-supervisory career progression:
- Communications Technician I (CT1)
- Communications Technician II (CT2)
- Communications Technician III (CT3)
- Promotional path to supervisory ranks: Communications Technician Supervisor (CTS)
- Transparent structure for advancement and increased earning potential
Pay Enhancements
- Military Service: Pay incentive for honorable discharge
- College Degree: Pay incentive for accredited degrees (Associate’s, Bachelor’s, or higher)
- Language Incentive Program: 5% increase for demonstrated proficiency in a non-English language
No stipends or bonuses—only permanent, base-building pay counted toward retirement.
Paid Time Off and Leave
- Paid Time Off (PTO): 21–33 days per year based on years of service
- 13.5 Paid Holidays
- Military Leave For annual training and activation
- Bereavement Leave: 3–5 days depending on relation to family member
- Paid Family Leave: Up to 6 weeks for the birth of a child, adoption, foster care or to care for a spouse, domestic partner, child or parent due to a serious health condition.
Wellness & Facilities
- On-duty fitness time with access to a private police gym in our new headquarters
- Off-duty access to the station gym is also permitted
- Complimentary membership to Ida Lee Recreation Center for employees and dependents
- Free annual physicals for all officers and dispatchers
- Annual mental wellness check-ins with licensed clinicians
- Peer Support Team and 24/7 access to the Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- On-site private employee courtyard with a meditation labyrinth and sensory garden
Benefits
- Comprehensive Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
- Life Insurance: Two times annual salary at no cost
- Participation in the Virginia Retirement System (VRS)
- Uniforms and dry cleaning service provided
- Department-issued duty gear, boots, and dress shoes
- Department-issued cell phone
- Fixed Shifts: Patrol Officers and Communications Technicians work consistent 12-hour shifts (no rotating schedule) with three-day weekends every other weekend
- Take-home vehicle program
Specialty Assignments
Full-Time Assignments (Officers):
- Patrol Officer
- Detective
- K-9 Handler
- School Resource Officer
- Traffic/Motor Officer
- Public Information Officer
- Academy Instructor
- Firearms Coordinator
- Recruiter/Background Investigator
Non-Standing Units and Specialized Assignments (Officers):
- Crisis Negotiations Team
- Drone Team
- Emergency Response Team
- Civil Disturbance Unit
- Field Training Officer
- Peer Support Team
- Honor Guard
- Bike Team
- DCJS Instructor (General, Firearms, Defensive Tactics etc.)
Training & Development
- Fully paid basic academy and annual in-service training
- Certified Crisis Intervention Team (CIT) training
- Access to leadership, instructor, and specialty courses to support continued professional development
Education Assistance
The Town reimburses up to 75% of tuition costs (up to $5,000 per fiscal year) for approved degree or certification programs that support your career in public service.
Who We Are
The Leesburg Police Department strives to provide exceptional police services with integrity and professionalism. We are guided by our core values of Leadership, Engagement, Accountability, and Dedication.
Visit the About the Leesburg Police Department webpage to learn more.
Minimum Requirements
- U.S. citizenship and 21 years of age
- High school diploma or GED
- Valid driver’s license
- Physically and medically fit
- Background clear of disqualifying criminal history
Salary Structure
Police Officers
| Rank | Pay Grade | Salary Range |
|---|---|---|
| Police Officer I | P1 | $66,000 – $119,589 |
| Police Officer II | P2 | $69,300 – $125,609 |
| Police Officer III | P3 | $72,765 – $131,846 |
| Master Police Officer (MPO) | P4 | $76,403 – $138,437 |
| Sergeant | P6 | $80,223 – $145,346 |
| Lieutenant | P7 | $88,246 – $175,784 |
| Captain | P8 | $95,305 – $190,904 |
| Major | 17 | $100,034 - $213,732 |
Communications Technician (Dispatchers/Call Takers)
| Rank | Pay Grade | Salary Range |
|---|---|---|
| Communications Technician 1 | CT1 | $55,000 - $101,396 |
| Communications Technician 2 | CT2 | $57,750 - $106,467 |
| Communications Technician 3 | CT3 | $60,638 - $111,791 |
| Communications Technician Supervisor | CTS | $63,669 - $117,380 |
About the Hiring Process
Applicants must successfully complete all stages of the hiring process.
Apply
- Complete the online application.
- Complete the online personal history questionnaire.
Initial Assessments
- Formal Panel Interview
- Written Exercise
- Physical Abilities Assessment (relevant only for police officer applicants)
- 1.5-mile run
- Push-ups (max reps)
- Pull-ups (max reps)
- Plank (max time)
Background Investigation
- Invited to create your profile in eSoph
- Polygraph Examination
- Psychological Examination
Final Stages
- Pre-employment medical examination (relevant only for police officer applicants)
- Final interview with background investigator
- Interview with the Chief of Police
- Formal job offer
Are You Ready to Serve with Purpose?
Join a team that values growth, wellness, and community impact. Learn more about the hiring process.
Apply Online
Apply by Phone
Call 703-771-4561 for the Recruiting Hotline.
Apply by Email
Send an email to policerecruiter@leesburgva.gov.
Equal Employment Opportunity
The Town of Leesburg is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate based on race, religion, color, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), parental status, national origin, age, disability, family medical history or genetic information, political affiliation, military service, or other factors not substantially related to the successful performance of the duties of the position.
Americans with Disabilities Act
The Town of Leesburg supports the Americans with Disabilities Act by making reasonable accommodations for persons with disabilities, so that they may participate in job interviews, services or employment offered by the Town of Leesburg. Visit the ADA Accommodation Request webpage to learn more if you are an individual with a disability and require a reasonable accommodation.
Contact Human Resources
You may contact the Human Resources department at the email address hrstaff@leesburgva.gov or call 703-737-7177 during business hours.