As a centrally located local government, the Town of Herndon boasts a unique balance of strong sense of community and being a next generation small town that welcomes innovators, risk takers, history seekers and family-keepers. Each employee is pivotal in providing exceptional services to our citizens, such as public safety, community development, recreational activities and much more ensuring Herndon continues to provide the charm of a small town while fostering and developing the ideas of tomorrow. 

The Town of Herndon has an immediate need for a Certified Sworn Police Officer in the Herndon Police Department. This department maintains a national accreditation and utilizes community policing to preserve public peace and to protect lives, property, and rights of the town’s citizens. As a Police Officer, you will be assigned to patrol operations to perform field duties that include enforcement of laws, response to calls for service and investigation of crime and complaints. 

In this position, you will support the Town of Herndon by:
• Patrolling areas of the town to prevent and discover the commission of crime, apprehend criminals and offenders, and enforce traffic laws. 
• Responding to calls for service and complaints from citizens involving accidents, misdemeanors, and felonies. 
• Conducting accident and criminal investigations, gathering evidence, interviewing suspects and witnesses, writing reports, making arrests as required, rendering credible information as witness in court and other related police duties. 

To be successful in this role, you will need: 
• Experience as a Certified Sworn Police Officer. 
• Must be a US Citizen. 
• High School Diploma or equivalent. 
• Must be able to communicate effectively both orally and in writing. 
• Be of strong character and reputation with the ability to pass an extensive background investigation. 
• Bi-lingual in Spanish is desired. 
• Must be willing to sign a condition of employment agreement which precludes smoking on or off duty. 

To learn more information on the Town Herndon’s lateral hiring program, please click here.. 

Hours: 
• Varies, 80 hours per two week pay period. 

Process: 
• Polygraph examination. 
• Comprehensive medical examination. 
• Background investigation. 
• Psychological examination. 
• Oral review board interview. 
• Selection interview with Town of Herndon Chief of Police. 


Work Location: 

•  Herndon Police Department; 397 Herndon Parkway, Herndon, VA 20170

Due to the nature of a government providing services to the public all duties of this position are required to be fulfilled at the designated worksite in the town. No remote work is available.

Essential Personnel Notice: 
This position is considered essential personnel; defined as staff who are required to report to their designated work location during weather related or other emergencies, when town offices are closed or normal operations are suspended. 

Americans With Disabilities Act (ADA) Compliance

 The Town of Herndon, VA is an Equal Opportunity Employer.  In compliance with the ADA, the town will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with this employer.

Tasks involve regular and sustained performance of moderately to heavy physically demanding work, typically involving but not limited to some combination of climbing and balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching and crawling; may involve lifting, carrying, pushing and pulling of moderately to heavy objects and materials (20-50 pounds).
Tasks involve the ability to perform semi-skilled, coordinated movements such as those required to operate firearms and motor vehicles.  
Tasks require the ability to perceive and discriminate colors or shades of colors, as well as visual perception and discrimination.
Tasks risk the possibility of exposure to violence that may or may not involve weapons and physical altercations.
Tasks risk the possibility of exposure to adverse, environmental conditions such as but not limited to dirt, dust, pollen, odors, wetness, humidity, rain, snow, ice, fumes, temperature and noise extremes, machinery vibrations, toxic agents, disease or pathogenic substances.