Police Officer Recruit

City of Fredericksburg•Fredericksburg, VA

5d•Onsite

About The Position

The Fredericksburg Police Department is seeking motivated individuals to join their team as Police Officer Recruits. This full-time position offers a stable and essential career serving the community. Successful candidates will attend the October 2026 Law Enforcement Basic class at the Rappahannock Regional Criminal Justice Academy. Testing for candidates can also form an eligibility list for future vacancies. The role involves general police work in the protection of life and property through the enforcement of laws and ordinances in the City of Fredericksburg and the Commonwealth of Virginia. The City of Fredericksburg is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Requirements

21 years of age by graduation of academy
United States Citizen
Possess a valid driver’s license
High School Diploma or GED
One year of work experience involving public contact
No more than two moving violations within previous 24 months
No record of convictions within previous 60 months for DUI, eluding, leaving the scene of an accident or vehicular manslaughter
No record of 2nd or subsequent DUI
Not have been convicted of or pleaded guilty or no contest to a felony or any offense that would be a felony if committed in the Commonwealth of Virginia
Not have been convicted of or pled guilty or no contest to a Class 1 or 2 misdemeanor involving moral turpitude or any offense that would be any misdemeanor involving moral turpitude, including but not limited to petit larceny under 18.2-96, or any offense involving moral turpitude that would be a misdemeanor if committed in the Commonwealth of Virginia
Not have been convicted of or pled guilty or no contest to any misdemeanor sex offense in the Commonwealth of Virginia, another state, or the United States, including but not limited to sexual battery under 18.2-67.4 or consensual sexual intercourse with a minor 15 or older under clause (ii) of 18.2-371
Not have been convicted of or pled guilty or no contest to domestic assault under 18.2-57.2, or any offense that would be domestic assault under the laws of another state or the United States
Undergo a background investigation including fingerprint-based criminal history records inquiries to both the CCRE and FBI
Undergo a physical examination, subsequent to a conditional offer of employment
Not have produced a positive result on a pre-employment drug screening
Be Punctual for testing
Be Prepared for testing
Dress Appropriately for testing
Leave unauthorized items (backpacks, bags, cell phones, smart watches or other electronic devices that access the internet) in your vehicle during testing.

Nice To Haves

Already a Virginia DCJS-certified Law Enforcement Officer
Enrolled in the Pre-Employment Program at RRCJA
Possess a Bachelor’s Degree
Have military service

Responsibilities

Serve the community through law enforcement.
Protect life and property.
Enforce laws and ordinances.
Participate in the October 2026 Law Enforcement Basic class at the Rappahannock Regional Criminal Justice Academy.
Undergo a background investigation.
Undergo a physical examination.
Undergo a polygraph examination.
Undergo a psychological examination.
Participate in a Police Ride-Along.
Attend a Senior Panel oral review board.
Interview with the Chief of Police.