Police Officer

Salary: $24.66/hour

• Must successfully complete basic training at a Department of Criminal Justice Services (DCJS) approved academy;
• Must obtain certification as a police officer in the Commonwealth of Virginia.
• Must successfully complete all field training and/or on the job training requirements following basic training.
• Must meet and maintain all department and State training and education requirements for position.

• Must have a high school Diploma or GED.
• Associate’s degree or equivalent from two-year College or technical school with a major in social or police science desirable but not required.
• Any experience with law enforcement or a related field would be desirable but not required.
• Must be a United States citizen at the time of application.
• Must be 21 years of age at time of application.
• May not have any felony convictions.
• Possession of an appropriate driver’s license valid in the Commonwealth of Virginia.
• Must be able to pass a detailed background investigation.
• Ability to successfully pass a physical agility and endurance test.
• Complete a physical examination
• Take and pass a drug test
• Submit to literacy testing, psychological testing or other screening devices