Virginia Tech Police Department

Patrol Officer

Patrol Officer Benefits

  • $32,000 Minimum Starting Salary (educational incentives available)
  • 12 day vacation first year, with increases up to 21 per year depending on years of service  
  • Uniform and equipment furnished
  • Up to 10 days sick leave per year and up to 5 days of family or personal leave per year (with no carry over from year to year)
  • 12 paid holidays per year
  • Educational incentive
  • Up to 26 weeks of short-term disability coverage with income replacement levels of 100, 80, or 60 percent, depending on service
  • 15 days military leave per year for the purpose of attending annual reserve military training
  • VALORS retirement system includes full benefit retirement at 25 years of service and 50 years of age

Patrol Officer Application Process 

  • Submit online application at www.hr.vt.edu
  • Written Test
  • Oral Interview
  • Executive Interview
  • Background Investigation
  • Conditional Offer of Employment
  • Medical Examination
  • Psychological Assessment
  • Final Approval by Chief of Police













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