Are you committed to public service, professionalism, and a peaceful community? You'll discover that a career in law enforcement is like no other job! See the results of your efforts and make a real difference to the people in your community, immediately. If you possess integrity, strong communication skills, a firm reassuring manner and sound judgment under pressure, you can make a difference as a police officer.
More Information
For more information, please email us or call the Hampton Police Division Recruiting and Personnel Unit at 757-915-6780. Our office is at 300 Butler Farm Road.
Feel free to navigate through the links provided on this page, to the left or below, to learn all you need to know about Hampton Police Division’s hiring process.
Benefits
New pay scale starting January 2024. For more info contact MPO Mahnke at 757-915-6783.
As of July 1, 2021, while attending the police academy, the salary will be $46,569. Upon completion of the academy and PTO training, the salary will be adjusted to $50,264.
Certified Officers are encouraged to APPLY. Starting salary is $50,264 and is negotiable
Certified Veterans Affairs benefits for qualified recruits during police academy and field training
The city is V-3 certified. V-3 stands for “Virginia Values Vets,” a program that helps employers hire veterans. Certification signifies a company’s commitment to veterans. The City is also a Virginia SkillBridge Program Approved Provider.
Uniform, equipment, and training furnished
Virginia Retirement System
Take-Home Car program
Annual gun allowance
Education Reimbursement Program and Student Loan Forgiveness possibilities
The city is V-3 certified. V-3 stands for “Virginia Values Vets,” a program that helps employers hire veterans. Certification signifies a company’s commitment to veterans. The City is also a Virginia SkillBridge Program Approved Provider.