Starting Annual Salary

• $35,006 starting salary for Police Officers
• 5% increase to $36,753 post basic school
• 2.5% increase to $37,668 at the end of probation year 
• $21,008 starting salary for Cadets
• (Starting salary may be higher with creditable law enforcement experience and/or Virginia certification.)

Vacation

• 1-5 years service = 8 hours per month
• 6-10 years service = 10 hours per month
• 11-15 years service = 12 hours per month
• 16-20 years service = 14 hours per month
• 20 + years service = 16 hours per month

Holidays

• Ten (10) paid holidays and two (2) paid personal days per year.

Sick Leave

• One (1) day per month - accruable to 120 days.

Medical Insurance

• Paid employee health, dental and prescription drug insurance.
• Family and dependent group plans available.

Life Insurance

• Paid (included in the Virginia Retirement System.)
• Police Officers become eligible for full retirement benefits after a combination of 50 years of age and 25 years of service.

Education

• Paid in-service training.  College courses relating to law enforcement may qualify for tuition assistance.

Other

• Uniforms and equipment, except footwear, are provided.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Periodic physical examinations.
• Patrol Officers work 12 hour shifts, rotating between daylight and night shift every 6 weeks.

For more information, contact LPD Personnel and Training:  

(434) 455-6048 - Kevin.Mitchell@lynchburgva.gov or REdward.Cook@lynchburgva.gov