Client Spotlight: Harrisonburg, VA Police Recruitment

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The Harrisonburg Police Department is currently recruiting Police Officers.

Detective John Langhans of the department’s Professional Standards Unit, along with Detective Susan Jewell and Sgt. Brooke Wetherell, coordinates hiring. They’re looking for “individuals who have a desire to serve and protect our community while upholding our Core Values.”

Integrity
Accountability
Honor
Leadership
Diversity

About Harrisonburg

In Virginia’s Shenandoah Valley, Harrisonburg is home to about 50,000 residents and offers both urban and rural settings, with a vibrant downtown, shopping, and hiking, biking, and national parks just minutes away.

Benefits

Full benefits

Health, dental, and vision insurance, plus the Virginia Retirement System (VRS)

12 paid holidays

Plus earned paid time off

14 days a month

Typical patrol schedule, with ample time off

Recruits attend the Central Shenandoah Criminal Justice Training Academy while earning full salary and benefits. Pay can grow through promotions or the Career Development Program for those not seeking supervisory roles.

Specialty Positions

After probation, officers can apply for specialty roles, including:

Major Crimes Detective
Drug or Gang Detective
Bicycle Patrol
Traffic Officer
K9 Handler
SWAT
Negotiator
Evidence Technician
Honor Guard
Civil Disturbance Unit

Apply Today

Interested applicants can apply online here. Learn more on the department’s website.

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