Recruitment Process

Hiring Process

• Obtain and submit an application for employment from:
  • Job Opportunities for application
  • City of Danville Human Resources Department
    427 Patton Street
    Room 300
    Danville, VA 24541
    Phone: 434-799-5240
  • Virginia Employment Commission (or any office of the Virginia Employment Commission) 165 Deer Run Road
    Danville, VA 24540
    Phone: 434-791-5291
  • City of Danville Police Department
    Police Chief's Office
    427 Patton Street
    Room 104
    Danville, VA 24541
    Phone: 434-799-6515
• Written test
• Initial interview, including:
  • Oral interview
  • Fingerprinting
  • Extensive background investigation to include polygraph testing
  • Electronic background investigation
    • DMV check
    • Criminal history check
• Physical agility examination
• Psychological evaluation
• Review by the Chief of Police
• Conditional job offer
• Medical examination
• 18-month probation period

Please note: The entire recruitment process from start to the physical agility examination may take as long as nine months.