Recruiting

The City of Roanoke Police Department is currently accepting applications for the position of Police Officer.  Click here to learn more and apply today. 

We invite you to visit www.discoverpolicing.org to see what policing is all about.  

Qualifications

  • U.S. Citizen
  • Twenty-one (21) years of age.
  • High School Diploma or GED, and thirty hours of college with a GPA of 2.0 or higher, or three years active military, or two years full time law enforcement experience.
  • Must comply with TCOLE minimum standards for licensing.
  • Team Oriented

Divisions

  • Patrol
  • Criminal Investigations
  • Traffic Division
  • Bicycle Patrol
  • Community Services
  • S.W.A.T.
  • School Resource Officer

Values:

  • Integrity
  • Professionalism
  • Loyalty
  • Courage
  • Compassion
  • Fairness / Equality
  • Leadership

Benefits

  • Starting Salary: $63,376.93 - Certified, $71,125.62 - Recruit
  • Medical, Dental, and Vision
  • Tuition Reimbursement
  • Vacation/Sick Time Buy Back
  • Longevity Pay
  • TMRS Contribution 2-1
  • Weapon/Leather Gear Provided
  • Tailored Uniforms
  • Dry Cleaning of Uniforms
  • TCOLE Certification Pay
  • Education Pay

Applicants must be able to pass a written exam, physical ability test, comprehensive background interview and investigation, oral review board, and medical and psychological exams. For more information contact Sergeant S. Pettigrew or Officer T. Mahan at 817-491-6052 or by email.

Physical Abilities Test Requirements

The Roanoke Police Department will now be utilizing the "Concept2 Rower" for the physical assessment. The time will be based on the gender, age and weight of the applicant. 

The rowing test is designed to determine the overall fitness level of the applicant. We recommend the applicant familiarize themselves with the "Concept2 rower" in order to prepare for the test. 
 
 The damper setting on the rower will be set at "5" at the time of the test.

To assist you in your preparation of the "Concept2 rower", please click here. 

The "Concept2 Rower" is available at many local gyms, recreation centers and fitness facilities. It is highly recommended applicants use this opportunity to better prepare for the test. 

Please refer to the link below to determine the maximum time allowed to complete the exercise.