The City of Manassas Park Police Department accepts application on a year round basis. Persons interested in applying for a Police Officer 1 position must complete an application form. Interested persons may obtain an application from the Police Department, this website or City Hall. The hiring of personnel by the Police Department is based on filling vacant positions allocated by the City Governing Body.

 EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

The City of Manassas Park is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, color, sex, national origin, age, marital status, religion, or disabilities unrelated to the essential function of the position.

Currently Accepting Applications for Certified Police Officers

 Minimum Qualifications to hold the office: 

1.  Must be a United States citizen

2.  Pass a background investigation and polygraph

3.  High School diploma or GED

4.  Possess a valid driver's license

5.  Undergo a physical examination and drug screening conducted by a licensed physician

6.  Be at least 21 years old

Successful applicants will be employed as a Police Officer 1 with a starting annual salary of $44,200.

 The probationary period for newly appointed personnel is 6 months subject to extension in accordance with city personnel policy.   Thereafter, the officer will be eligible for normal salary increases on an annual basis.

Currently Accepting Applications for Emergency Communications Specialists

Emergency Communications Specialists are trained to perform work involving answering emergency and non-emergency voice and TDD calls and dispatching appropriate police, fire, rescue, animal control, and support units.   Uses a computer to enter and retrieve data.

Successful candidates will receive training in the following skills:

Operating emergency communications and dispatch equipment.

Typing and operation of a computer keyboard in order to enter and retrieve data. 

Eliciting information from irate, upset or anxious callers.

Giving detailed Instructions and information to callers. 

Communicating clearly and effectively with others, both orally and in writing. 

Operating various office equipment.

Starting annual salary $35,595

Benefits provided by the City of Manassas Park are:  

•     Hospitalization

•     Retirement Plan

•     Paid Vacation

•     Paid Sick Leave

•     12 Paid Holidays

•     Deferred Compensation Plan

•     Credit Union

•     Education Reimbursement

•    Uniform and Equipment furnished at no cost to the officer

Equal Opportunity Employer

If you have any questions concerning these positions you may contact Major Mathews or Division Chief Barton at 703-361-1136.