Certified Police Officer

Certified Police Officer ($10,000 Bonus)

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

Hiring Range: $57, 783 - $74,711

Agency: Division of Capitol Police

Recruitment Type: General Public - G

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: $57,783 – $74,711 depending upon years of experience. $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 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.

• 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.
• 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.

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

BACKGROUND INVESTIGATION AND FINGERPRINT-BASED CRIMINAL HISTORY CHECK REQUIRED. MEDICAL, DRUG AND PSYCHOLOGICAL TESTING ARE ALSO REQUIRED. Candidates must be VA DCJS certified as a Law Enforcement Officer (Police Officer). 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 St Richmond, VA 23219.

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 .

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.