Lateral Police Officer Join the Virginia Beach Police Department: Serve with Purpose and Pride. The Virginia Beach Police Department is committed to safeguarding our community and building trust with the citizens we serve. Our team of dedicated professionals work tirelessly to uphold the highest standards of integrity, service, and excellence, ensuring that Virginia Beach remains a safe and welcoming place to live, work, and visit. As a Lateral/Police Officer, you will embark on a meaningful career that empowers you to protect lives, uphold the law, and foster positive relationships within the community. You'll receive comprehensive training and mentorship from seasoned Virginia Beach officers to prepare you for success. With opportunities for advancement, competitive pay, and a supportive team environment, the Virginia Beach Police Department is where you can make a lasting impact while growing personally and professionally.
Why Join Us?
Community Impact: Be part of a department that values service, fairness, and compassion in protecting over 450,000 residents.
Exceptional Training: Our Lateral/Police Academies provide state-certified training, equipping you with the skills and confidence to excel as an officer.
Career Progression: Explore opportunities for advancement, with paths leading to specialized roles and leadership positions.
Work-Life Balance: We recognize the importance of maintaining a healthy balance and offer benefits and resources to support your well-being.
The Lateral/Police Officer I selection is multi-tiered and applicants must successfully complete each component of the process before moving to the next step. As a condition of employment, all new employees must sign an agreement that they will not smoke or use tobacco products either on or off duty. Use of marijuana or any derivative thereof is prohibited; a positive drug screening will result in a withdrawal of any conditional offer.
The City offers a generous benefits package which includes health, dental and life insurance, retirement, and savings plans, maternity/paternity and parental leave, and holiday and paid leave. Per HR Policy 6.19, Americans with Disabilities, the City follows the requirements of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) in all hiring and employment decisions. The City shall not discriminate on the basis of disability in its hiring and employment practices. The City shall make reasonable accommodations for the known physical or mental limitations of a qualified applicant or employee with a disability upon request unless the accommodation would cause an undue hardship on the operation of the City's business.
