What Lynchburg PD pays
How we get pay dataTop of scale
$79,186
Posting · verified Oct 1, 2026Lateral start
$50,502
For certified officersPosting · verified Oct 1, 2026Tracked since Oct 1, 2026. We keep every figure a posting has ever stated, so changes show here.
Hiring bonus
$5,000 for certified laterals.
$5,000 sign-on bonus.Job posting · verified Oct 1, 2026 · sourceOpen jobs at Lynchburg PD
Criminal Investigations Forensic Detective
Lynchburg, VAOpen$5,000 bonus$53,061startingHourly Police Officer - VA DCJS Certified
Lynchburg, VAOpen$30.00/hrstartingDCJS Certified Officer - Criminal Investigations Detective
Lynchburg, VACloses Oct 31, 2026$53,061startingPolice Officer - Out of State Lateral Program
Lynchburg, VACloses Dec 31, 2026$5,000 bonus$50,502startingPolice Officer - VA DCJS Certified
Lynchburg, VAOpen$50,502startingPolice Officer 2026
Lynchburg, VAOpen$5,000 bonus$50,502starting
Requirements
From the department's postings- EducationHigh school or GED
- Certification required to applyYes
- Takes out-of-state lateralsNo
- Academy paid by departmentYes
- Scheduleminimum of 8 hours each week. Authorized to work additional hours up to a maximum of 28 hours each week
- Lateral termsCurrent Virginia Law Enforcement Officers Only
- Lateral experience required3 years
- Minimum age21
How Lynchburg PD compares nearby
All 9 Lynchburg Area agencies| Department | Status | Starting pay | vs Lynchburg | Bonus | Miles |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lynchburg PD | Hiring | $50,502 | — | $5,000 | |
| Altavista PD | Not posting | Not published | — | None | |
| Brookneal PD | Not posting | Not published | — | None | |
| Campbell County Sheriff | Not posting | Not published | — | None | |
| Amherst PD | Not posting | Not published | — | None | |
| Amherst County Sheriff | Not posting | Not published | — | None |
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