Service. Integrity. Community. Be the difference! Learn how you can join our team of dedicated sworn personnel.
Applicants must be U.S. citizens, 21 years or older and:
Applicants shall be afforded equal opportunity in all aspects of employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, disability, sex, age, or political affiliation. The Age Discrimination Act prohibits discrimination of individuals who are at least 40 but less than 70 years of age.
The starting salary for Police Officer I is $49,753.60. The starting salary for Virginia Certified Officers is commensurate with experience.
Virginia Certified Officers are eligible for a $5,000 signing bonus upon hire.
Winchester Police officers are eligible for an excellent benefits package that includes:
All equipment furnished including shoe allowance
Paid time off is accrued at various rates depending on tenure. The City also observes 14 paid holidays. Check out the City of Winchester's Benefits Guide for more.
We want to see you succeed in your goal of becoming a Winchester Police Officer!
Click below to see the hiring process that all applicants must complete to be considered for employment. An applicant can be terminated during any stage of this process.
The entire application process may take several months to finalize. As you complete each phase, you will receive notification advising you of your status and the requirements of the next process. If you have any questions concerning these procedures, please contact our administrative office for assistance.
When positions are available, you'll find the application links at the Jobs tab on the City of Winchester's website.
At the end of your application, you can attach additional files like your resume, cover letter, reference list, and copies of your licenses or certifications.
Once your online application has been successfully submitted, you'll immediately receive a confirmation message. Your application will then be reviewed by our Recruiter and forwarded along to the Police Department if deemed a good fit.
Qualified applicants will be contacted for an in-depth questionnaire and physical agility testing.
An interview date and time will be determined upon availability of personnel. Upon completion of the interview, a brief 20-minute writing sample will be completed.
The applicant will be contacted by a Polygraph Examiner to arrange a date and time for the polygraph. After the polygraph the results will be evaluated and a decision will be made if the applicant will continue to the next step in the process.
Applicants will be required to undergo a psychological evaluation.
The background investigation involves a credit check, reference checks, and a detailed investigation in your background. This process can take up to four weeks and longer. Once a background report is complete, it is reviewed by the Deputy Chief and Chief of Police for a hire recommendation.
Applicants will be required to complete a medical examination and a drug screening. This also includes a vision, hearing, and color blind test.
Corporal Justin Meredith 540-545-4707 Email