Pathway to Trooper

Virginia Information Technologies Agency • North Chesterfield, Virginia, VA

2d • Onsite

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. 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. 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; and 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. 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.

Requirements

• 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.
• All candidates must be at least 18 years of age prior to hire date.

Nice To Haves

• 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• 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.

Benefits

• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED