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 basic salary for a Sworn, Senior Patrol Officers with the South Boston Police Department is within the range of $51,222 - $62,581.  In addition to the salary, all newly hired Sworn Patrol Officers receive a pre-tax hiring bonus of $2,500
 

The following benefits are offered to all upon accepting a position with the South Boston Police Department.:

• Retirement program through the Virginia Retirement System (VRS)
• Mentoring and peer support for new hires.
• Tuition reimbursement and educational incentives for qualifying courses of study.
• Health, dental, vision, and life insurance.
• All uniforms and equipment provided at no charge
• 10 accrued sick hours per month, 8-hour per month for annual leave (extends to 12 hours after 5 years)
• 15 paid holidays per year
• On call pay
• Overtime pay cycle between pay periods
• Short term and Long term disability
• Incentive pay for:
  • $300 per year for an Associate’s Degree
  • $600 per year for a Bachelor’s Degree
  • $900 for a Master’s Degree

Here is an example of a Senior Police Officer Salary (VA DCJS state certified):

Base pay: $53,000 (depending on experience)

Bachelor’s Degree: $600

Total Salary: $53,600

Most non-probationary police officers have the option of taking a department vehicle home. 

Qualifications:

Virginia Law Enforcement Officer Certification, United States citizen, 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.

How to Apply:
South Boston Police Department Application

After all of the forms have been completely filled out, they must be hand delivered or mailed to South Boston Police
Department, 640 Hamilton Boulevard; South Boston, Virginia 24592.

Additional information on employee benefits is available through the Town of South Boston Human Resources Department  https://www.southboston.com/departments/manager/human_resources_director.php