Join Our Team!

If you are a retired law enforcement officer or a law enforcement officer considering retirement with Virginia DCJS certification as a law enforcement officer, the Wintergreen Police Department would like talk to you. We will also consider current Virginia DCJS Certified Officers as well as non-certified applicants (depending on the time as it relates to the next start of an academy class).

Benefits for full-time employment as a police officer with the Wintergreen Police Department include a take home vehicle, a generous salary, leave benefits, health benefits, and retirement. The Wintergreen Police Department is a non-VRS retirement agency, which would not affect Virginia State retirement benefits; however, we are participants in the Virginia Line of Duty Act.

Questions? Email Chief Russell at drussell@wintergreenpolice.org or call him at 434-325-8521. You can start the process by downloading our employment application here. Completed applications can be mailed in confidence to the Chief Dennis Russell, Wintergreen Police Department, 88 Wintergreen Drive, Roseland, VA 22967.

Minimum Requirements:

• U.S. Citizen

• Age 21 or older (Can be waived under certain exceptions)

• Possess or be eligible for a Virginia Driver’s License upon hire with good driving record

• High School Diploma or General Education Diploma (GED)

• Be of good character and reputation as established by an extensive background investigation which will include but is not limited to, a credit history check, verification of prior employment, and professional references from previous supervisors

Current Vacancies:

Police Officer (1 Position) - Full-Time (Open Until Filled) Shift TBD

Starting Salaries:

Police Officer I - (0-9 years) $53,425.20/yr. Police Officer II - (10-19 years) $55,806.40/yr. Police Officer III - (20+ years) $60,112.00/yr.

Benefits include vacation leave, sick leave, health, life, vision and dental insurance. Short/Long Term Disability. 401K Retirement. Wintergreen Resort discounts.