What Blacksburg PD pays
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$60,559
Posting · verified Oct 1, 2026Lateral start
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Not publishedTracked since Oct 1, 2026. We keep every figure a posting has ever stated, so changes show here.
Hiring bonus
$5,000 for certified laterals, payout in payments.
$5000 bonus for VA Certified Officers with 2 or more years experience (payout in payments)Job posting · verified Oct 1, 2026 · sourceOpen jobs at Blacksburg PD
Police Officer I
Blacksburg, VACloses Oct 16, 2026$5,000 bonus$54,850starting
Requirements
From the department's postings- Minimum age21
- EducationHigh school or GED
- Academy paid by departmentYes
- Certification required to applyNo
- Lateral experience required2 years
- Schedule12 hour fixed shifts (Monday-Sunday 0700-1900 / 1900-0700)
- Take-home carYes
- PensionVRS Retirement Plan with Hazardous Duty Supplement eligibility
How Blacksburg PD compares nearby
All 14 Blacksburg Area agencies| Department | Status | Starting pay | vs Blacksburg | Bonus | Miles |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blacksburg PD | Hiring | $54,850 | — | $5,000 | |
| Christiansburg PD | Not posting | Not published | — | None | |
| Montgomery County Sheriff | Not posting | Not published | — | None | |
| Radford PD | Not posting | Not published | — | None | |
| Floyd County Sheriff | Not posting | Not published | — | None | |
| Dublin PD | Not posting | Not published | — | None |
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