• Main Street America Affiliate

    As a Main Street America Affiliate, the Town of Halifax is part of a national network of more than 1,200 neighborhoods and communities who share both a commitment to creating high-quality places and to building stronger communities through preservation-based economic development.  

  • Portal to the Past

    Occupying a site that has been used for court purposes since 1803, the Courthouse holds hundreds of thousands of documents relating to the people and property of Halifax County, Virginia. The court records go back to 1752, when Halifax County was cut off from Lunenburg. Read More

  • Historic Business District

    Photo: Downtown Halifax (Houston) circa 1910 Halifax County was formed from Lunenburg in 1752, and the Town of Halifax has been the county seat since 1777. The courthouse town of Banister, named after the neighboring river, grew around the new courthouse. Called Banister Town during the Civil War, the town became Houston in 1890 to entice a new railroad, and after WWI changed its name to Halifax. Read More

  • Wired to the World

    Our local businesses enjoy high-speed internet access, including fiber, and we want our visitors and residents to be able to stay connected while in town also; to that end, a number of businesses offer free hotspots. Read More

  • Outdoor Recreation

    Photo: Banister River below the Banister Lake Dam. Banister Lake, a reservoir formed by the Banister River dam, lies within the Town of Halifax and provides a great opportunity for recreation. Recreational activities on the lake include boating, fishing, and kayaking. Read More

  • Vibrant Arts Community

    Events such as the Halicraft Art Festival allow us to showcase the talent in our area. Halifax County enjoys an abundance of local professional artists, writers and performers who have an interest in development of the arts. Read More
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APRIL IS FAIR HOUSING MONTH

It is illegal to discriminate in residential housing on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, elderliness, familial status, disability, source of funds, sexual orientation, gender identity, or military status. If you believe you have been discriminated against, call 888-551-3247 or TTY VA Relay 7-1-1.

Position & Agency:  Chief of Police, Town of Halifax, Virginia

Deadline:  April 27, 2012.  Interviews ongoing.  Open until filled.

Job Description/Responsibilities:  Founded in 1777 as the Seat of Halifax County (Pop. 36,241), the historic Town of Halifax (pop. 1,308), is situated in the Southern Piedmont of Virginia on US Hwy 501 approximately 55 miles south of Lynchburg, VA and 59 miles north of Durham, NC, contiguous to the Town of South Boston, VA (Pop. 8,142).  Chief serves under the general administration and authority of the Town Manager and the overall charge of the Mayor under Mayor-Council form of government.  Responsible for day-to-day operation and administration of the Police Department (FY 2011-12 Budget = $249,052), with additional 3 full-time sworn police officers and compliment of certified part-time officers.  Directly supervises all aspects of the department, including the training and deployment of police officers to best serve the town's public safety needs.  Chief answers calls for service in patrol capacity and performs all duties with highest standard of professional conduct in concert with town council's objectives and in response to the community's general welfare.

Qualifications:  Looking for candidates having exceptional small town customer service skills.  BS/BA in criminal justice, police administration preferred, or related field and applicable experience with GED/High School Diploma; grant writing ability desirable; Current Virginia DCJS certification required; at least 3 years of senior administrative experience with at least 7 years of uniformed police experience are also required; demonstrate proven track record of professional development, supervisory ability and proactive community police practices.

Salary:  (DOQ/DOE) Starting salary up to $42,000 with qualifications & experience and within 2011-2012 FY Budget (+) benefits package including health insurance, life insurance and access to Virginia Retirement System (VRS)

How to Apply:  Submit confidential letter of interest, resume, salary history and references by regular post or e-mail only:  Carl Espy, IV, Town Manager, 70 South Main Street, Post Office Box 627, Halifax, Virginia 24558; This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it., Subject "Chief of Police Position".  Any direct questions contact Town Manager 434-476-2343.  Application deadline:  April 27, 2012.  Interviews ongoing.  Open until filled.  The Town of Halifax is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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