Title: Pathway to Trooper DSPP0022

State Role Title: Emergency Coordinator I

Hiring Range: Salary is $35,000. $5,000 Hiring Bonus and $5,000 Graduation Retention Bonus

Pay Band: 3

Agency: Department of State Police

Location: North Chesterfield, Virginia

Agency Website: vsp.virginia.gov

Recruitment Type: General Public - G

Job Duties

JOIN OUR TEAM AND UNLOCK YOUR POTENTIAL!

Calling all 17 ½ to 19-year-olds who want to become a Virginia State Trooper! The Virginia State Police (VSP) is hiring future State Troopers through our expanded Pathway to Trooper Program. This program is reserved for individuals who want to become a Trooper but are not old enough (applicants must be at least 21 years of age by their Trooper Basic Session graduation date). The VSP will hire qualified candidates, provide best-in-class training and experience, and prepare you to become a Trooper.

Earn while you learn! The VSP has partnered with Southside Virginia Community College to provide you with an associate degree in Administration of Justice to be awarded upon graduation from a future Trooper Basic Session. This associate degree program will be completed entirely online and time for your coursework completion will be provided to you while you work at VSP.

About the Position:

The Virginia State Police (VSP) is seeking to hire a Pathway to Trooper in our Communications Division at State Police Headquarters in North Chesterfield, Virginia. You will learn how to:
• Inspect, diagnose, repair and service vehicles and calibrate speedometers.
• Remove equipment from wrecked vehicles.
• Equip new vehicles by installing electronic and digital communications equipment.
• Interconnect cables and/or wires in accordance with the National Electrical Code.
• Distribute and structure telecommunications wiring.

In the Pathway to Trooper Program, you will be mentored by and learn from the dedicated employees of the best law enforcement agency in the country. In addition to serving in one of these tracks, you will participate in activities that will help prepare you for your career as a Trooper, including the Future Trooper Training Program, driving and firearms training; assistance as a role player; Trooper ride-along; attending court, and other activities that allow exposure to the daily responsibilities of a Trooper.

Please visit our website at vatrooper.com for additional information or contact our Recruitment Unit at (804) 674-2075.

About the Agency:

At the Virginia State Police, we are more than just a law enforcement organization — we’re a united team of problem‑solvers, protectors, and public servants shaping the future of the Commonwealth. Every role here strengthens our mission to preserve life, protect the vulnerable, and enhance safety while upholding civil liberties throughout Virginia.

When you join VSP, your skills create real impact across every community we serve. Our culture is built on being selfless, engaged, and aware, and we succeed through timely, purposeful action; clear communication; personal accountability; and continuous improvement — together.

We prioritize the readiness and well‑being of all our people, entrusting decision‑making to those closest to the challenge and supporting one another with kind, direct feedback that helps us grow. At VSP, you will find meaningful work, real opportunities for advancement, and a supportive culture grounded in service, purpose, and the belief that we are One Mission. One Team. One VSP.

If you’re ready to make a difference and be part of something larger than yourself, your next career starts here.

Minimum Qualifications

• Follow written and oral instructions and implement proper procedures as required by law and VSP policies.
• Analyze situations and take appropriate action based on training and documented procedures.
• Perform program administrative duties such as compiling information and statistics, researching and analyzing
data, and filing.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.
• Organize, prioritize, and manage multiple tasks.
• Work independently and as a member of a team and establish and maintain effective working relationships with Agency employees and the public.
• Communicate effectively in English, both orally and in writing.
• Safely operate a motor vehicle and use the in-vehicle radio and/or computer to answer and respond to calls.
• High School Diploma or GED equivalent.
• Applicants must be at least 17 ½ - 19 years of age.
• Possession of a valid Commonwealth of Virginia driver’s license at the time of entering the Trooper Basic Session.
• Some tracks may require being able to work holidays, weekends, and rotating shifts.
• Some tracks may require obtaining Virginia Criminal Information Network (VCIN) certification, which requires either United States citizenship or to be a lawful permanent resident of the United States and eligible for naturalization.

Additional Considerations

While the Pathway to Trooper Program is reserved for Future State Troopers age 17½-19, the Virginia State Police invite applicants of all ages to apply for our many open positions available on jobs.virginia.gov. Please check back frequently as we post new jobs regularly! All candidates must be at least 18 years of age prior to hire date.

Community College coursework is mandatory in the Pathway to Trooper program, as it is an integral part of the training program. Tuition will be reimbursed by VSP upon course completion with a passing grade of “C” or higher. Grants and financial aid options are widely available for those who are unable to afford the upfront cost of the courses. College advisors will be available to navigate through the enrollment and tuition process. Candidates with prior coursework from an accredited institution of higher learning may be eligible to transfer credits to this program, subject to review by Southside Virginia Community College. Contact a recruiter for additional details.

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.

*Applicants for the Pathway to Trooper program are required to submit a letter of recommendation from their high school counselor, appropriate school division representative, community leader, ministry or religious institution, sport/team coach, employer (non-relative). This letter must include academics, leadership positions, extracurricular, and/or any employment the student has engaged in. However, any additional information is welcomed if requested by the student.

NOTE: This is an entry level appointment. The employee must continue to meet the minimum requirements to be eligible for appointment as a future Trooper Trainee Candidate for a Basic School Session and/or continued
satisfactory performance of assigned work activities for continued employment.
Elements of the selection process include the screening of application(s); the interviewing of qualified candidate(s), to include pre-employment testing, a presentation and/or a work sample, if applicable; salary negotiation(s) if applicable; a background investigation; and a medical evaluation if applicable. The anticipated duration of the pre-employment process is determined by the successful completion of the above items.

Applications, cover letters and/or resumes shall only be accepted on-line through the PageUp recruitment management system at https://jobs.virginia.gov and must be received by 11:55 P. M. on June 30, 2026. Please limit resumes to four pages and cover letters to one page. Any additional attachments received in excess of this will not be considered.

PageUp provides confirmation of receipt of your application, resume and/or cover letter submitted successfully. Please refer to your PageUp account to check the status of your application for this position. For questions, please contact the Talent Acquisition & Employee Relations Section of the Human Resources Division at professionalemployment@vsp.virginia.gov.
It is the policy of the Department of State Police (the Department) that all aspects of human resource management be conducted without regard to race (or traits historically associated with race including hair texture, hair type, and protective hairstyles such as braids, locks, and twists); sex; color; national origin; religion; sexual orientation; gender identity or expression; age; veteran status; political affiliation; disability; genetic information; and pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions.

This policy shall be adhered to in all aspects of Departmental employment practices. It does not permit the lowering of bona fide job requirements, performance criteria, or qualifications to give preference to any state employee or applicant for state employment based on the above prohibitions.

REASONABLE ACCOMMODATIONS ARE AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST

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.