Police Officer

Position: Police Officer Recruit
Requisition :

47920

Work Location:

Police - Integrity Way facility

Pay Range:

Y.21, $54,766.40 - $57,512.00

Starting Salary:

Minimum of the Pay Range

Work Schedule:

Shiftwork, including weekends and holidays

Part Time Hours/Wk:

Job Open Date:

1/1/26

Final date to receive applications:

6/30/26

Job Duties:

Join the Virginia Beach Police Department:
Serve with Purpose and Pride

The Virginia Beach Police Department is committed to safeguarding our community and building trust with the citizens we serve. Our team of dedicated professionals works tirelessly to uphold the highest standards of integrity, service, and excellence, ensuring that Virginia Beach remains a safe and welcoming place to live, work, and visit.

As a Police Recruit, you will embark on a meaningful career that empowers you to protect lives, uphold the law, and foster positive relationships within the community. You'll receive comprehensive training and mentorship from seasoned officers to prepare you for success. With opportunities for advancement, competitive pay, and a supportive team environment, the Virginia Beach Police Department is where you can make a lasting impact while growing personally and professionally.

Why Join Us?

Community Impact:
Be part of a department that values service, fairness, and compassion in protecting over 450,000 residents.

Exceptional Training:
Our Police Academy provides state-certified training, equipping you with the skills and confidence to excel as an officer.

Career Progression:
Explore opportunities for advancement, with paths leading to specialized roles and leadership positions.

Work-Life Balance:
We recognize the importance of maintaining a healthy balance and offer benefits and resources to support your well-being.

Opportunities for Advancement:
Career progression and professional development opportunities

The Police Officer Recruit selection is multi-tiered and applicants must successfully complete each component of the process before moving to the next step. As a condition of employment, all new employees must sign an agreement that they will not smoke or use tobacco products either on or off duty. Use of marijuana or any derivative thereof is prohibited; a positive drug screening will result in a withdrawal of any conditional offer.

City of Virginia Beach Police Academy:

Currently, VBPD holds two Recruit academies a year which are a 24-26 week training program. Upon graduation, recruits are career progressed to Police Officer I (5% increase in pay).

To view requirements and automatic disqualifiers, visit Police Careers qualifications

To view the application process and necessary forms, visit Police Recruit/Lateral application process and forms

Academy staff will forward the documents found at the site above within 24 hours of your application submission and request that you complete them with directions on how to submit them to the applicant portal. At that time, they will request that you also submit:

* Drivers License

* Social Security Card

* Birth Certificate

* High School diploma/transcripts/GED

* College transcripts if applicable

* DD-214 if applicable

For questions, contact the academy staff at .

The City offers a generous benefits package which includes health, dental and life insurance, retirement, and savings plans, maternity/paternity and parental leave, and holiday and paid leave.

Official City Job Description:

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Working Conditions:

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- Minimum Requirements:

MINIMUMS:
High school or GED; or any equivalent combination of experience and training which provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities. Must be at least twenty-one (21) years of age. Must be classified as fit for employment by the Occupational Health Office and able to pass the Departments annual physical assessment test. Must refrain from using all tobacco products on and off the job.

Must have, or obtain, a current and valid Virginia or North Carolina drivers license in accordance with Virginia or North Carolina DMV drivers license eligibility requirements. Passing score on a polygraph test is required Psychological screening exam is required. SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:
All employees may be expected to work hours in excess of their normally scheduled hours in response to short-term department needs and/or City-wide emergencies. This position may require that incumbents wear and maintain appropriate personal protective equipment such as, but not limited to, steel toed shoes, safety glasses, gloves, or other designated safety attire and equipment in designated areas of risk.

Specific requirements will be determined and communicated by the employees supervisor based on position assigned. This is a safety sensitive position and is subject to random drug testing. Positive drug test results may result in counseling and/or discipline, up to and including, termination. Positions within this class have been designated as Alpha I positions requiring employees to work during inclement weather, regardless of the Citys operational…