Title: Police Officer Recruit - $10,000 Bonus

Hiring Range: $51,000 - $56,100

Agency: Division of Capitol Police

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

Job Duties

Starting salary for Police Recruits $51,000 with an increase to $56,100 upon completion of all required training. $10,000 recruitment 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 as well as maintaining 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

Candidates must be 21 years of age and a U.S. Citizen. Valid driver's 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 related field. Military experience.

Special Instructions

You will be provided a confirmation of receipt when your application and/or résumé 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 REQUIRED.

Applicants must complete a personal history questionnaire. Applicants must pass required physical agility test.

Residency requirement must be met within 12 months of hire. Sworn staff must reside with 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.