Central Shenandoah News

Town of Timberville issued the following announcement on Aug. 13

 JOB OPPORTUNITY: POLICE OFFICER

The Timberville Town Council Supports its police department…

And it demonstrated that in the council meeting yesterday.  After hard work by the Police Committee and the support of the entire Council and the Mayor, these are some of the incentives currently offered for police officer candidates.

• We are still offering a $1,500 signing bonus.
• Timberville is now providing a $1.00 per hour pay differential for night shift.
• The base salary for starting pay is now $45,000 for certified officers. Of course, we still have a graduated pay scale based on experience.
• The take home vehicle policy will be more lenient. If you aren’t sure if it would apply to you, it never hurts to ask.
• Individual medical insurance is paid by the town.
• AND, we have affordable family insurance again! The council voted to pay for half of the employee’s family insurance.  For more details, please contact the Town Treasurer at 540-896-7058.
• The Town Council wants to ensure their officers and families are taken care of, and to help add legal protection and life insurance, they will pay each officer's annual dues ($235) for the SSPBA (Southern States Police Benevolent Association). sspba.org
• A few other reasons this is a great place to work:
  • Paid gym membership.
  • $800 medical flex account for individuals not using family insurance.
  • College tuition assistance.
  • Training is a major emphasis in our agency, providing use of force training at least 4 times a year.
  • Up to date firearms, including red dot optic handguns and patrol rifles.
  • All cars are equipped with in-car computers and e-citation printers.
  • All new Axon body worn cameras with incoming in-car cameras with LPR.
  • A very supportive community.
  • A great working relationship with our neighboring agency, Broadway Police Department.

We have a close-knit department that loves proactive police work and actually making a positive impact on our community.

To find out more, feel free to email me at jdodd@townoftimberville.com or call the office at 540-896-3321. 

Chief J.R. Dodd

This position will be open until filled, but I would strongly suggest getting your application and resume submitted soon for consideration in the first round of interviews.

If you aren't interested, but know someone who is...or should be, please pass along this information.

Town of Timberville Job Application

Candidate Information Packet 2021

Original source can be found here.