Roanoke County, VA Police Department

30/10/2026

DO YOU SEE YOURSELF BEHIND THE BADGE?

Your future could start here!

The countdown is on! Time is running out to apply for our January Academy and we don’t want you to miss your opportunity to turn your passion for serving your community into a career.

Take the first step. Answer the call. Make a difference.

APPLY TODAY!

https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/roanokeva/jobs/5182722/police-officer-recruit-2026

27/10/2026

You’ll be haunted forever if you drink and drive this Halloween weekend. ☠️ Before the night gets spooky and the drinks start pouring, plan for a sober ride. 👻🚕 Buzzed Driving Is Drunk Driving.

23/10/2026

Lateral Transfers Welcome!

Your experience. Your life. Your next move.

Ready for a change of pace, a fresh start, or new opportunities? Make your next move count.

Competitive pay. Make your own schedule. Specialized teams. Room to grow.

Bring your experience to Roanoke County Police. Lateral transfers welcome. Apply today!

Apply Here:
Roanokecountyva.gov

Official Home Page of Roanoke County, Virginia.

16/10/2026

VIRGINIA TECH!!! WE’RE HERE TODAY UNTIL 1 PM!

Recruiter Lee is at Virginia Tech today for a tabletop career fair! Whether you’re studying criminal justice at Virginia Tech or another college, exploring a career in law enforcement, or simply curious about what policing has to offer, we’re here to help you launch and build a rewarding career with the Roanoke County Police Department!

What We Offer:

* Take-home vehicle program
* Make your own schedule!!
* $6,000–$15,000 relocation bonus
* $3,000 sign-on bonus
* Virginia Retirement System (VRS)
* 10 hours of paid physical fitness time each month

WHY ROANOKE COUNTY?

Build a career in a community where life extends far beyond the job. Enjoy the outdoors, beautiful mountain scenery, and an active lifestyle, all while living within easy reach of major cities and neighboring states. Roanoke County offers a place where you can grow your career, put down roots, and build a great life for yourself and your family.

Have questions or ready to take the next step? Give us a call or text today!
540-315-5428

Apply Here:

https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/roanokeva/jobs/5182722/police-officer-recruit-2026

14/10/2026

Today, we had the pleasure of hosting our annual Retiree Shoot, bringing together retirees from our agency and Roanoke County Sheriff's Office for fi****ms qualifications and fellowship.

It’s always a special opportunity to bring together decades of combined experience, dedication, and service to our community. Events like these allow us to reflect on the department’s accomplishments, recognize how much the field has evolved over the years, and reconnect with familiar faces who helped shape our agencies into what they are today.

A huge thank you to all of our retirees for their years of service, commitment, and dedication to our community. Your contributions have helped lay the foundation for the department we are proud to be a part of today, and your legacy continues to make a difference!

You too, can be part of building something great. Every legacy starts somewhere, and it starts with someone willing to step up and make a difference.

That someone could be you. Apply today!

https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/roanokeva/jobs/5182722/police-officer-recruit-2026

12/10/2026

(October 12, 2026) 5:00p.m. Update

Following citizen complaints, Roanoke County Police has been conducting an investigation of illicit massage parlors in the County and at approximately 10:00 a.m. today executed search warrants at the following locations:

Relaxing Choice Spa at 5346 Peters Creek Rd

Red Apple Asian Massage at 8201 Williamson Rd

Summer Body Work at 7307 Williamson Rd, Suite B

Best Spa at 6429 Williamson Rd

YJN at 2155 Electric Rd

Sunny Spa at 3652 Brambleton Ave

Amazing Body Works at 3212 Brambleton Ave

Angel Massage at 3109 Brambleton Ave

With the assistance of the Botetourt County Sheriff’s Office, a search warrant was served at a home on Island Green Rd in Daleville. Items were seized related to the search warrant.

Victims were located and removed from the establishments and offered resources.
Subjects have been arrested and still being processed into the jail. Updates on identities and charges will be released at a later time.

Police are working with the Roanoke County Commissioner of the Revenue’s Office to review the status of the business licenses.

This effort was in coordination with partner agencies, including the Roanoke County Commonwealth’s Attorney’s Office, the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Western District of Virginia, Botetourt County Sheriff’s Office, Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), Office of Inspector General, Homeland Security
Investigations, U. S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), and Roanoke City Police.

This will be an ongoing investigation.

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******Press Release******

This morning at 10:00AM Roanoke County Police executed search warrants related to an investigation of illicit massage parlors at multiple locations across the County.

Additional information will be passed along at a later time.

09/10/2026

Don’t only look for pedestrians at intersections. Keep scanning as you drive, especially in places where people are walking, working and moving around.

08/10/2026

Over the past week, our fall intern class had the opportunity to participate in applicant testing and work through realistic “police scenario” exercises.

The Liberty University Criminal Justice Club also joined us for hands on shoot/don’t-shoot decision making drills utilizing our UTM training weapon systems.

We take great pride in educating and preparing the next generation of law enforcement professionals and helping them understand not only how we do our job, but why we do what we do.

We greatly appreciate our continued partnerships and collaborations with colleges and universities as we work together to develop future law enforcement leaders.

Apply Here:

https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/roanokeva/jobs/5182722/police-officer-recruit-2026

01/10/2026

From West Virginia University all the way to Longwood University, today our recruiters are on the road connecting with students at campuses across the region to share information about career and internship opportunities.

Throughout the fall semester our recruiters are looking for qualified and committed individuals to join our January 2027 Academy.

Do you have what it takes? Are you ready to make a difference?

If you’re interested or have questions about career and internship opportunities, give us a call or text us at 540-315-5428.

Your career. Your opportunity. Your chance to make a difference. Reach out today!

Apply Today:

https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/roanokeva/jobs/5182722/police-officer-recruit-2026

30/09/2026

Missed us at the UNC Greensboro Fall Career Fair?

Our recruiters were at the UNC Greensboro connecting with students and sharing opportunities with our agency!

Not a student? Or didn’t get a chance to speak with our recruiters? No problem! We’d still love to hear from you.

Give us a call or text anytime at 540-315-5428 to learn more about our agency, available opportunities, and the benefits we offer.

Your next opportunity could be just a phone call away!

Apply today:

https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/roanokeva/jobs/5182722/police-officer-recruit-2026