**NOW TAKING APPLICATIONS** 

The citizens of Danville expect professional law enforcement services and the Danville Police Department is determined to meet these expectations.  Individuals who measure up to these expectations and are willing to make Danville a better place in which to live and work are considered for selection as Danville Police Officers.  Current City Employment Opportunities

Basic Requirements of the Danville Police Department

1. Be a United States citizen
2. At least 20 years of age
3. Undergo a comprehensive background investigation
4. Have a high school diploma or G.E.D.
5. Possess a valid operators license
6. Undergo a physical examination
7. No felony convictions
8. Negative result on drug screen
9. Past drug use and misdemeanor convictions will be evaluated on a case by case basis.

A. Obtain an application for employment from:

1. City Employment Application  (Please Click On Link)
2. City of Danville Human Resources Department
   City Hall - Third Floor (Room #300)
   Danville Va. 24543
   (434) 799-5240
3. Virginia Employment Commission
   165 Deer Run Road
   Danville, VA. 24540
   or any office of the Virginia Employment Commission
   (434) 791-5291
4. City of Danville Police Department
   Police Chief's Office
   City Hall - First Floor (Room#104)
   Danville, Va. 24543
   (434) 799-6515  

B.  Written Test

C.  Initial Interview

1. Oral interview
2. Fingerprinting
3. Extensive background investigation to include polygraph testing
4. Electronic background investigation
   a.  D.M.V. check
   b.  Criminal History check

D.  Physical Agility Examination

E.  Psychological Evaluation

F.  Review by Chief of Police

G.  Conditional Job Offer

H.  Medical Examination

I.   Eighteen Month Probation Period
 

Danville Police Department Employee Benefits

Years of Services	Hours Per Month	Hours Per Year	Total Accumulated
0 - 5	8	96	144
6 - 15	12	144	192
16 & Over	16	192	240

Pay

• Starting pay without a college degree                                                                                 
  $32,479.00

Including School Pay

• Starting pay with 50% of college degree completed    $32,479.00 plus (5% Increase) =  
  $34,102.92

• Starting pay with 100% of college degree completed   $32,479.00 plus (10% Increase) = 
  $35,726.88 

Holidays (10.5 Days per year)

New Year's Day
Martin Luther King Day
Easter Monday
Memorial Day
Fourth of July
Labor Day
Thanksgiving Thursday and Friday (Total of 2 Days)
Christmas Eve - 1/2 day
Christmas Day
Birthday

Due to the work schedule of the Police Department, there are times when Police Officers are scheduled to work on holidays.
When work is preformed on a designated holiday, the employee shall be entitled to equivalent time off with pay.

Sick Leave (Patrol Division)

           9.6 hours per month

Basic Training    

1. 21 weeks at the Piedmont Regional Criminal Justice Training Academy located in Martinsville Va.
2. 9 weeks of field training in the Danville Police Department

Insurance

1. Health Insurance
2. Life Insurance
3. Disability Insurance (May be purchased separately) 

Retirement

     Retirement benefits are paid for by the City Of Danville.