Town of Scottsville is looking to Hire a Police Officer

Town of Scottsville, Virginia Police Officer Position:

The Town of Scottsville is now hiring a person for the position of Police Officer.

Police Officer Eligibility Requirements

• Must be a U.S. citizen.
• Must be at least 21 years of age (prior to completion of the training academy).
• Must either possess or obtain a Virginia driver's license by time of appointment.
• Must reside in Virginia (prior to the completion of the training academy).
• Must have a minimum of a high school diploma or GED.
• Must pass an extensive background investigation, including a polygraph, drug screening, psychological assessment, and medical exam.
• Must pass both a written and physical agility test.

Automatic Employment Disqualifiers

• Non-U.S. citizenship.
• Felony conviction.
• Misdemeanor conviction of any crime involving sex offenses, domestic assault, or crime of moral turpitude (e.g. petit larceny).
• Conviction of DUI or DUI related offense within the last five years.
• Illegal use of any schedule I, II, III, or IV drug within the last five years.
• No marijuana usage within a six (6) month period prior to application submission.

Beginning salary: $42,500-47,000 depending on experience 

• 6-month probationary period for certified officer/12 months for non-certified officers 
• Interested individuals, please submit an application form, resume and cover letter to jenkins [at] scottsville.org
• Application form link
• Review of interested applicants will begin 3/01/2024