A career with the South Boston Police Department offers individuals a chance to experience unlimited professional and personal growth.  A job in law enforcement gives the opportunity to support your community on a daily basis and help to make the world around you a better and safer place.  Work in law enforcement can be extremely challenging, but if you are looking to make a difference, then you should consider a career with the South Boston Police Department.

Salary and Benefits Package:
Starting salary is  $45,000 for applicants without Virginia law enforcement certification. Educational pay incentives are offered as an increase to yearly salary for anyone hired with an associates, bachelors, or master's degree.  Those educational incentives range from $600 to $2,200 additional pay to the yearly salary depending on the type of degree and experience combination.

 Benefits include: Virginia Retirement System (VRS) with LEO; all uniforms and equipment are furnished both during initial training and on the job; varying options available for health insurance, life insurance, and disability insurance; paid holidays, vacation time and sick leave.
 

Training and Law Enforcement Certification:
The required training to be a Virginia Certified Law Enforcement Officer is provided, with your full salary starting on the first day of employment.  Travel is provided throughout basic training as are all necessary uniforms and equipment.  Lodging may also be provided at the police academy along with a per diem for meals.    


Qualifications:
At least 21 years of age by completion of training academy, United States citizen, graduate of an accredited high school or successful completion of a GED, ability to be courteous and professional with the public even in high stress situations, ability to carry out complex oral and written instructions, excellent moral character, no felony convictions or convictions for misdemeanors involving moral turpitude, excellent health and physical condition.

The Town of South Boston is an ADA and Equal Opportunity Employer.