Title: Certified Police Officer ($10,000 Bonus)

Hiring Range: $56,100 - $72,535

Agency: Division of Capitol Police

Location: 1001 E Broad Street

Agency Website: https://dcp.virginia.gov/commit-to-the-future.asp

Recruitment Type: General Public - G

Job Duties

The Division of Capitol Police is committed to supporting a work environment that promotes diversity, equity and inclusion in all areas. Women, minorities, and diverse candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.

Starting salary for Certified Officers: $56,100 – $72,535 depending upon years of experience. $10,000 recruitment/tenure bonus.

*Responsible for protection of Government officials, legislators, employees, and citizens through the enforcement of state laws and the compliance with policies and procedures through patrols in the Division’s statutory jurisdiction and the maintaining of stationary police posts in assigned properties.

*Duties include: affecting an arrest, testifying in court; safely operating a law enforcement vehicle, interviewing individuals, performing searches of people and property, reading and comprehending a variety of legal and administrative documents.

Minimum Qualifications

Must have a current Virginia Division of Criminal Justice certification as a Law Enforcement Officer.

Must have experience as a sworn Police Officer in Virginia.

Must be 21 years of age and a U.S. citizen.

Valid drivers license; high school diploma or G.E.D.

Must be able to pass a physical and psychological examination; no felony or misdemeanor convictions; subject to random drug screening.

Ability to effectively communicate both verbally and in writing with a diverse population.

Ability to utilize a personal computer using current software programs.

Additional Considerations

Graduation from an accredited college or university with applicable coursework in government, business, criminal justice or a related field.

Military experience


Automatic Disqualifiers
1. A conviction of Driving Under the Influence in the past five years, or more than one conviction of Driving Under the Influence in the applicant’s lifetime.
2. A felony conviction.
3. Any illegal use of cocaine or heroin, or any other controlled substance listed in Schedule I or Schedule II of Title 54.1 of the Code of Virginia in the past five years, or the illegal use of any controlled substance listed in Schedule I or II more than once in the applicant’s lifetime. The use of LSD or PCP at any time in the applicant’s life.
4. The illegal use of any drug during the last twelve months.
5. Illegal sale of any drug or narcotic.
6. Active revocation or suspension of driving privileges in any state.
7. Falsification of application with intent to conceal or mislead.
8. Documented untruthfulness during applicant process.
9. Any conviction of any misdemeanor crime of domestic violence

Special Instructions

You will be provided a confirmation of receipt when your application and/or resume is submitted successfully. Please refer to “Your Application” in your account to check the status of your application for this position.

BACKGROUND INVESTIGATION AND FINGERPRINT-BASED CRIMINAL HISTORY CHECK REQUIRED. MEDICAL, DRUG AND PSYCHOLOGICAL TESTING ARE REQUIRED.

Applicants must complete personal history questionnaire.

Residency requirement must be met within 12 months of hire. Sworn staff must reside within 45 minutes of DCP Headquarters: 1001 E. Broad Street, Richmond, VA 23219

Contact Information

Email: hr@dcp.virginia.gov

In support of the Commonwealth’s commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their AHP Letter (formerly COD) provided by the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS), or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Service-Connected Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation, if applicable, to DARS/DBVI to get their AHP Letter. Requesting an AHP Letter can be found at AHP Letter or by calling DARS at 800-552-5019.

Note: Applicants who received a Certificate of Disability from DARS or DBVI dated between April 1, 2022- February 29, 2024, can still use that COD as applicable documentation for the Alternative Hiring Process.