News Release Date
02-05-2024
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