Join the Force!

To obtain an application for the Franklin Police Department can be accomplished in three ways:

• Contact Sergeant Scott Halverson at 757-562-8577
• Contact Us Online (Select "Employment" as the Subject)
• Download an Application Packet (Last Updated 5/2017)

Requirements

The requirements to become an officer are as follows:

1. Be a U.S. Citizen.
2. Be 21 years of age.
3. Pass a written & physical agility test
4. Possess a valid Virginia Driver’s license with no negative points
5. Have no DUI convictions
6. Vision of 20/20 or corrected to 20/20
7. Weight in proportion to height.
8. No convictions of felonies and /or misdemeanors.
9. Pass an extensive background investigation.
10. Pass psychological, medical and drug screening.
11. Pass a polygraph.
12. Possess the ability to speak clearly, hear, analyze, and react quickly to high stress situations.

Application Schedule

Generally we have application processes several times a year, it is usually on a Wednesday and Thursday. The schedule is as follows:

Wednesday:

• Be at the station at 0730 hours to run the Law Fit Course (physical agility test). This has a time limit of 1:36 seconds
• Complete a mile and a half run in under eighteen minutes
• Take a written test administered by Human Resources (Virginia DCJS certified officers are exempt for this phase)..

You must satisfactorily complete all three phases to continue.

Thursday:

• Oral Board Interviews, will be conducted by a panel composed of both sworn and civilian employees of the city.

A couple of things to mention:

• Do not bring a firearm on police department property during testing.
• Also make sure your vehicle is in compliance with all state laws.
• Proper attire at all times.

View the Application Deadlines Calendar >

Salary & Benefits

The salary for a police trainee is $43,180 and upon successful completion of the academy and FTO program the salary goes to $45,783.

Here are some of the benefits of becoming a police officer in the City of Franklin:

• Uniforms and equipment provided at no cost
• Basic and specialized training
• Education incentives for College degree
• Paid time off based on length of service
• Twelve paid holidays per year
• Overtime pay for off duty court appearances
• Take home vehicle (at descretion of the Chief of Police)
• Lateral entry for Virginia DCJS certified applicants
• Tuition Reimbursement
• May Be eligable for a Sign-on Bonus (contact Sgt. Halverson at 757-562-8684).

Current Openings

For current Career Opportunities with the City of Franklin Police Department click here.