Salary: $66,000.00 - $119,589.00 Annually
Location : 65 Plaza Street Leesburg, VA
Job Type: RFT
Job Number: 01248
Department: Leesburg Police
Opening Date: 02/20/2026
Nature Of WorkThis is responsible municipal law enforcement work in the protection of the life and property through the enforcement of laws and ordinances. Work involves responsibility for the protection of life and property, prevention of crime, apprehension of criminals and the enforcement of laws and ordinances in a designated area on an assigned shift.
Selected candidates will join a in an innovative municipality. Leesburg, hometown of the 21st century, is located 35 miles west of the nation's capital and enjoys vibrant and authentic community with a population of more than 50,000 residents. The Town strongly encourages innovation, promotes career development, and offers excellent benefits to employees, including membership to the Town's full-service recreation center, retirement benefits through the Virginia Retirement System and Nationwide, affordable health insurance, and numerous other fringe benefits.
Career Development Program
The Leesburg Police Department offers a career development program. The purpose of the program is to recognize and compensate individuals who have acquired additional or advance work related knowledge, skills and abilities during their career with the Leesburg Police Department. This program provides a career development plan based on an employee's performance, training, and length of service. For more information on the Town's competitive benefits package, please visit the page.
Required Qualifications - HS/GED.
- Must be 21 years of age at time of appointment with U.S. citizenship.
- Possession of a valid driver's license.
Preferred Qualifications - Associate's, Bachelor's or Master's degree in a related field.
- Virginia EMT Certification.
- Bilingual in English/Spanish.
Please note that when completing the supplemental questions, any willful omission, deception, or deliberate falsehoods in the responses are cause for immediate removal and future applications will not be considered.
EOE/ADA
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Employee Benefits" to review detailed information regarding employee benefits for regular full-time and regular part-time employees.
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1. Have you ever used any illegal drugs (including marijuana, cocaine, heroin, ecstasy, LSD, or similar substances?
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1.a If you selected yes to the use of illegal drugs, please identify which drug(s) and when last used.
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2. When was the last time you used any illegal or non-prescribed drug?
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3. Have you ever illegally obtained or used prescription medication (such as painkillers, stimulants, or sedatives)?
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3.a If "Yes", please explain below.
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4. Have you ever used synthetic or designer drugs (e.g., "Spice," "Bath Salts," or similar substances)?
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4.a If "Yes" please explain below.
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5. Have you ever sold, given or distributed any illegal drug or controlled substance to another person?
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5 a. If "Yes" please explain below.
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6. Have you ever used any drugs while employed in a position of public trust (e.g., law enforcement, corrections, military or government)?
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6.a If "Yes" please identify drugs used below.
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7. Have you ever attended counseling, treatment, or rehabilitation for drug or alcohol abuse?
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7.a If "Yes' please explain below.
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8. Have you ever been present while others used illegal drugs and failed to report or intervene?
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8. a If "Yes" please explain below.
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9. Do you currently associate with anyone involved in illegal drug activity?
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9.a If "Yes" please explain below.
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10. Have you ever been arrested, charged, or convicted of any crime (misdemeanor or felony)?
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10.a If "Yes", please explain and provide the disposition.
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11. Have you ever been detained, questioned, or investigated by law enforcement for suspected criminal activity?
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11.a If "Yes" please explain below.
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12. Have you ever committed a crime for which you were not caught or charged?
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12.a If "Yes" please explain below.
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13. Have you ever been involved in an act of theft, fraud, or dishonesty (including shoplifting or falsifying documents)?
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13.a If "Yes", please explain below.
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14. Have you ever been involved in any domestic violence, assault, or threatening behavior?
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14.a If "Yes", please explain below.
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15. Are you currently awaiting trial, sentencing, or any court disposition?
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15.a If "Yes", please explain below.
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16. Have you ever been on probation, parole, or had any type of court supervision?
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16.a If "Yes", please explain below.
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17. Have you ever been disqualified or removed from a background investigation with another law enforcement agency?
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17.a If "Yes", please explain below.
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18. Have you ever had a restraining order, protective order, or peace bond issued against you?
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18.a If "Yes", please explain below.
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19. Have you ever been involved in any civil litigation (either as plaintiff or defendant)?
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19.a If "Yes", please explain below.
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20. Have you ever been affiliated with, or knowingly associated with, individuals engaged in criminal activity?
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20.a If "Yes", please explain below.
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21. Have any of your records been sealed, expunged, or otherwise removed by court order?
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21.a If "Yes", please explain below.
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22. Have you ever been convicted of any offense against the law? You are not required to disclose juvenile, expunged or traffic offenses that do not result in a conviction of a misdemeanor.
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22.a. If "Yes", give date, place, charge, court and fine or sentence.
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23. Have you ever filed for bankruptcy (Chapter 7, 11, or 13)?
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23.a If "Yes" please explain below.
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24. Have you ever had wages garnished, property, or accounts sent to collections?
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24.a If "Yes", please explain below.
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25. Have you ever been refused credit or had credit suspended or revoked?
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25.a If "Yes", please explain below.
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26. Do you currently have any delinquent accounts, unpaid debts, or outstanding loans more than 90 days past due?
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26.a If "Yes", please explain belpw.
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27. Have you ever had a civil judgment entered against you for nonpayment of debt or other financial obligation?
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27.a If "Yes", please explain below.
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28. Have you ever failed to pay court-ordered child support, alimony, or restitution?
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28.a If "Yes", please explain below.
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29. Do you have any current financial problems that could affect your employment or judgement?
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29.a If "Yes". please explain below.
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30. Have you ever driven a motor vehicle without auto insurance as required by law?
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31. Have you ever operated a motor vehicle while under the influence or alcohol or narcotics?
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31.a If "Yes", please identify the following in your response.Alcohol/Drug Type(s)Number of Times UsedAge last Driving under the influence
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32. Have you ever been refused automobile liability insurance or a bond, or had your policy cancelled?
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32.a If "Yes", please explain below.
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33. Have you ever been involved, as a driver, in a motor vehicle accident within the past seven (7) years?
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33.a If "Yes", please identify the following in your response:Were you charged?If charged, what was the charge.Identify charging Police Agency.
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34. Have you ever received a traffic ticket?
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34.a If "Yes", please identify the following in your response:City/State of violation.Statue of violation.Date of violation.Describe violation
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35. Have you ever been refused a driver's license by any state?
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35.a If "Yes", identify the following in your response.When/Where/Why?
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36. Has your driver's license ever been suspended or revoked?
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36.a If "Yes", please identify the following in your response.When/Where/Why?
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37. Have you ever been issued a traffic warrant?
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37.a If "Yes", please identify the following in your response.When/Where/Why?
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