Police Officer Recruit - $10,000 Bonus

DHRM • Richmond, VA

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About The Position

The Division of Capitol Police is hiring Police Officer Recruits at a starting salary of $59,516 and offers a $10,000 recruitment bonus. The role protects government officials, legislators, employees, and citizens by enforcing state laws and ensuring compliance with policies and procedures. Officers patrol the Division’s statutory jurisdiction and maintain stationary police posts at assigned properties. The position requires carrying out law-enforcement duties such as making arrests, testifying in court, safely operating a law-enforcement vehicle, interviewing individuals, searching people and property, and reading and understanding legal and administrative documents.

Applicants must be at least 21 years old, be U.S. citizens, hold a valid driver’s license, and have a high school diploma or GED. Candidates must pass written, physical, and psychological examinations and have no felony or misdemeanor convictions. They are subject to random drug screening. Applicants must complete a personal history questionnaire and pass a physical agility test and written examination. A background investigation, fingerprint-based criminal history check, medical testing, drug testing, and psychological testing are required. The residency requirement must be met within 12 months of hire; sworn staff must live within 45 minutes of DCP Headquarters in Richmond, Virginia. Officers must be clean-shaven, except where medical or religious exemptions apply, and cover visible tattoos.

The Division encourages eligible applicants with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth Alternative Hiring Process. Applicants must provide an AHP Letter from DARS or DBVI, or applicable prior Certificate of Disability documentation as described in the posting.

Requirements

• Be at least 21 years of age.
• Be a U.S. citizen.
• Hold a valid driver’s license.
• Have a high school diploma or GED.
• Pass written, physical, and psychological examinations, including the required written examination and physical agility test.
• Have no felony or misdemeanor convictions.
• Be subject to random drug screening and required medical, drug, and psychological testing.
• Effectively communicate verbally and in writing with a diverse population.
• Be able to use a personal computer and current software programs.
• Complete a personal history questionnaire and required background investigation and fingerprint-based criminal history check.
• Meet the residency requirement within 12 months of hire and, as sworn staff, reside within 45 minutes of DCP Headquarters.
• Comply with the no-beard policy, except for medical or religious exemptions, and cover visible tattoos.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

• Protect government officials, legislators, employees, and citizens.
• Enforce state laws and ensure compliance with policies and procedures.
• Patrol the Division’s statutory jurisdiction.
• Maintain stationary police posts in assigned properties.
• Make arrests and testify in court.
• Safely operate a law-enforcement vehicle.
• Interview individuals and search people and property.
• Read and comprehend legal and administrative documents.

Benefits

• $10,000 recruitment bonus

What This Job Offers

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