Police Officer - Out of State Lateral Program
Salary
$50,502.40 - $79,185.60 Annually
Location
905 Court Street (Police Personnel & Training), Lynchburg, VA
Job Type
Full-time
Job Number
02732b
Department
Police
Opening Date
07/16/2026
Closing Date
12/31/2026 11:59 PM Eastern
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Description * Out of State Certified Law Enforcement Officers Only*
If you are NOT currently a Certified Law Enforcement Officer apply for the Police Officer job posting.
The Lynchburg Police Department is currently offering a lateral transfer program for out of state Certified Police Officers. Out of State Certified Police Officers will complete this application, attend a testing event (physical agility test & oral board interview), polygraph examination, psychological examination, background investigation, medical examination and psychological examination prior to employment. Upon hire Officers will attend an abbreviated DCJS approved Option 5 (8-week) academy.  Lodging, transportation and meals will be provided by the department during this time if the Option 5 academy is out outside of Lynchburg region.
Out of State Certified Police Officer candidates must meet the following criteria to be considered:
• Must have at least 3 years/36 months of continuous law enforcement experience commensurate with those of a Lynchburg Police Department law enforcement officer (i.e. respond to calls for service, take reports of crime, conduct traffic stops, issue summons, make arrests).
• Be out of law enforcement employment for less than 24 months.
• Must be in good standing with former employers.
• Must meet all requirements of 15.2-1705 Code of Virginia - https://law.lis.virginia.gov/vacode/title15.2/chapter17/section15.2-1705/
Out of State Certified Police Officer candidates  may be eligible for the following benefits:
• $5,000 sign-on bonus after VA DCJS Law Enforcement Academy completion
• 40 hours of vacation time and 40 hours of sick time upon hire
• 100% of Law Enforcement Officer credit will be used to determine salary and rank. (Jail officers, courtroom security officers, sworn security officers, and any other sworn officer that has not conducted policing similar to the responsibilities of a Lynchburg Police Officer are not eligible.)
Out-of-state lateral hires will be employed at the rank of Recruit/PO (Starting Salary $50,502.40) and will remain in this rank until they complete a DCJS approved Option 5 police academy and FTO.  Upon release from FTO, out of state lateral hires will be placed into the rank/level based on their out-of-state certified years of experience (see years of service information below).
Years of service an out-of-state Certified Officer must have before obtaining rank is:
A minimum of 2 years to obtain POII ($53,006.80 - $55,723.20)
A minimum of 4 years to obtain POIII ($57,512.00 - $79,185.60)
Essential Duties ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Other duties to provide direct or indirect service to the citizens may be assigned.
• On assigned shift, operates a patrol vehicle to observe violations of traffic laws, suspicious activities or persons and disturbances of law and order;
• Responds to dispatched calls such as domestic situations, alarm, advice calls, etc.;
• Enforces local and state laws and issue summonses for parking and traffic violations;
• Works radar and conducts traffic checks;
• Interviews suspects, witnesses and victims regarding crime reported and completes detailed incident reports;
• Obtains and serves warrants, make arrests and testifies in court;
• Maintains various types of records and files such as personal court appearances;
• Conducts crime scene searches, collects and preserves evidence, and submits lab reports;
• Investigates and reports traffic accidents and directs traffic when necessary;
• Assists with criminal investigations, conducts stakeouts, presents evidence, interviews victims and witnesses, performs property and evidence duties;
• Reports unsafe conditions existing in street or other public facilities;
• Prepares detailed reports;
• Responds to animal control calls when animal warden is unavailable;
• Assists at special events such as crowd control at parades, VIP security, etc.;
• Provides public services such as unlocking vehicles and escorts;
• May serve as field training officer and instruct junior officers in proper police procedures, practices and techniques, use of equipment and departmental policy;
• Assists in the establishment of work schedules, assignment and supervision of work of subordinate officers; conducts roll call;
• Participates in the tactical response to special threat situations such as terrorism, hostage taking, and natural and man-made disasters or accidents; may be called upon to be a tactical training officer.
ADDITIONAL DUTIES
• Other duties to provide direct or indirect service to the citizens may be assigned.
• When unusual situations occur and/or the City Manager declares a State of Emergency, all City employees may be required to accept special assignments and perform as needed to ensure appropriate service delivery.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES
This job has no supervisory responsibilities. Minimum Education and Experience Required To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
High school diploma or GED required.  Associates Degree, Bachelors Degree or higher education preferred.
Additional Requirements Possession of valid Driver's License issued by the Commonwealth of Virginia and acceptable driving record according to City criteria.  Must have at least three years of continuous valid licensing, no DUI convictions within the last three years, and an overall pattern of safe vehicle operation and driving habits.
Must successfully complete IS100 and IS700 National Incident Management (NIMS) training within 90 days of employment.  May also be required to complete higher levels of NIMS training as determined appropriate for the position.
The City offers an array of benefits combined with direct salary/wages in order to establish a total compensation package that supports the City's goals of attracting, rewarding, and retaining employees who are both representatives of the community and are also able to deliver exceptional services.
• Employees in full-time positions are eligible for the following benefits: • Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Retirement through the Virginia Retirement System (VRS);
the City’s contribution is based on a rate determined bi-annually by the VRS Board and employees pay 5% of base pay (pre-tax) towards their VRS benefit
• Life insurance at no cost to the employee
• Optional benefits such as 457 deferred compensation,  Roth IRA, flexible spending accounts, etc.
• Eligibility for parental leave and tuition assistance
• Paid Time Off
• Employees in hourly and part-time positions may be eligible for benefits depending on the position
Employees of the City of Lynchburg may also be eligible for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program for federal student loans
Additional information about City benefits can be found on our website and in the Employment Policies & Procedures
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Where are you currently or where have you served as a Certified Law Enforcement Officer? Provide agency name and dates of service below. (If you do not have Law Enforcement experience do not complete this application).
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What specialty skills, training or certifications as a Law Enforcement Officer do you possess? Please describe in detail.
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Are you a citizen of the United States?
• Yes
• No
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Have you previously applied with the Lynchburg Police Department? If so when, and for what position?
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Have you ever been convicted of a misdemeanor or felony? If yes please explain.
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Are you willing to sign an agreement waiving the right to use all tobacco products both on and off duty?
• Yes
• No
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DMV Release Notice - This position requires a valid driver's license with acceptable driving history. I hereby certify that I have read and understand the DMV Record Release Notice and give the City permission to obtain my driving record.
• Yes
• No
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Please provide your driver's license number and the state where it was issued for your driving record to be obtained by the Department of Human Resources.
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Law Enforcement Officer certification, academy transcript records, all certifications and all training records are required to be submitted to the Lynchburg Police Department after application review. Do you understand this requirement and agree to provide these records?
• Yes
• No
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This Out of State Lateral Program for Officers requires you to attend an approved DCJS Option 5 (8-week) academy which may or may not take place outside of the Lynchburg region. If the Option 5 academy takes place outside of the Lynchburg region; lodging, transportation, and meals will be provided at the expense of the Department. Do you understand this requirement?
• Yes
• No
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I certify that the information provided on this application is truthful and accurate to my knowledge. I understand that any intentional omission of information and dishonestly will eliminate me from further consideration of employment with the Lynchburg Police Department.
• Yes
• No
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Please provide the last four digits of your Social Security number for verification purposes.
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Do you have a High School Diploma or GED?
• Yes
• No
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Have you used marijuana or THC in the past 6 months? If so, when was the month and year of last usage?
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Police Officers assigned to Patrol Operations work rotating 12-hour shifts. Are you willing to work any shift assigned which could include nights, weekends, and holidays?
• Yes
• No
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This Out of State Lateral Program for Officers requires you to attend an 8-week academy. Do you understand this requirement?
• Yes
• No
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You will be required to provide copies of your educational transcripts, birth certificate, DD 214 (if applicable) and DCJS Certification (if applicable). Please have these documents readily available to expedite the hiring process. Do you understand this requirement?
• Yes
• No
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Have you ever been disciplined or punished for any violation related to lying, cheating, stealing, or something else that would bring your integrity into question? If yes, please explain.
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Primary communication during the hiring process is done through the email address lpd.training@lynchburgva.gov. Please check your spam/junk folders on a regular basis in the addition to your inbox for communication from the Recruiting office. Do you agree to check your email?
• Yes
• No
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Employer City of Lynchburg
Address 900 Church Street
Lynchburg, Virginia, 24504
Phone (434) 455-4200
Website https://www.lynchburgva.gov/human-resources