Selection Process

City of Lynchburg Application for Employment: On-line application must be completed and submitted to the City of Lynchburg Police Department
Personal History Questionnaire: The completed questionnaire must be submitted to the Lynchburg Police Department Personnel and Training Unit. This step includes an Electronic Background Investigation consisting of a DMV, credit and criminal history check.
Written Examination: The National Police Officer Selection Test by Standard & Associates Inc.
Oral Interview Board: Formal interview by a panel staffed by police officers and selected citizens.
Polygraph Examination: Administered by a Certified Polygraph Examiner.
Extensive Background Investigation: Conducted by a Certified Lynchburg Police Department Background Investigator.
Application File Review by LPD Command Staff
Conditional Offer of Employment
Physical Agility Examination
Medical Evaluation
Psychological Evaluation

Upon successful completion of the above steps, applicants will follow one of two paths, either Police Officer Recruit or Cadet:

Police Officer candidates will attend the CVCJA and serve a one-year probationary period from the date they are sworn in as a Police Officer.
Cadet Candidates will become full time employees and serve a one-year probationary period from the date they are hired as a Cadet.

For more information, contact LPD Personnel and Training

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