Certified Police Officer ($10,000 Bonus)
Company: DHRM
Location: Richmond
Posted on: April 1, 2026
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Job Description:
Title: Certified Police Officer ($10,000 Bonus) Hiring Range:
$56,100 - $72,535 Agency: Division of Capitol Police Location: 1001
E Broad Street Agency Website:
https://dcp.virginia.gov/commit-to-the-future.asp Recruitment Type:
General Public - G Job Duties The Division of Capitol Police is
committed to supporting a work environment that promotes diversity,
equity and inclusion in all areas. Women, minorities, and diverse
candidates are strongly encouraged to apply. Starting salary for
Certified Officers: $56,100 - $72,535 depending upon years of
experience. $10,000 recruitment bonus. *Responsible for protection
of Government officials, legislators, employees, and citizens
through the enforcement of state laws and the compliance with
policies and procedures through patrols in the Division’s statutory
jurisdiction and the maintaining of stationary police posts in
assigned properties. *Duties include: affecting an arrest,
testifying in court; safely operating a law enforcement vehicle,
interviewing individuals, performing searches of people and
property, reading and comprehending a variety of legal and
administrative documents. Minimum Qualifications Must have a
current Virginia Division of Criminal Justice certification as a
Law Enforcement Officer. Must have experience as a sworn Police
Officer in Virginia. *Candidates must be 21 years of age and a U.S.
citizen. *Valid drivers license; high school diploma or G.E.D.
*Must be able to pass a physical and psychological examination; no
felony or misdemeanor convictions; subject to random drug
screening. *Ability to effectively communicate both verbally and in
writing with a diverse population. *Ability to utilize a personal
computer using current software programs. Additional Considerations
*Graduation from an accredited college or university with
applicable coursework in government, business, criminal justice or
a related field. *Military experience Special Instructions You will
be provided a confirmation of receipt when your application and/or
résumé is submitted successfully. Please refer to “Your
Application” in your account to check the status of your
application for this position. BACKGROUND INVESTIGATION AND
FINGERPRINT-BASED CRIMINAL HISTORY CHECK REQUIRED. MEDICAL, DRUG
AND PSYCHOLOGICAL TESTING ARE ALSO REQUIRED. Candidates must be VA
DCJS certified as a Law Enforcement Officer (Police Officer)
Applicants must complete personal history questionnaire. Residency
requirement must be met within 12 months of hire. Sworn staff must
reside within 45 minutes of DCP Headquarters: 1100 Bank Street,
Richmond, VA 23219 Contact Information Email: hr@dcp.virginia.gov
In support of the Commonwealth’s commitment to inclusion, we are
encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the
Commonwealth Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this
opportunity, applicants will need to provide their AHP Letter
(formerly COD) provided by the Department for Aging &
Rehabilitative Services (DARS), or the Department for the Blind &
Vision Impaired (DBVI). Service-Connected Veterans are encouraged
to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability
documentation, if applicable, to DARS/DBVI to get their AHP Letter.
Requesting an AHP Letter can be found at AHP Letter or by calling
DARS at 800-552-5019. Note : Applicants who received a Certificate
of Disability from DARS or DBVI dated between April 1, 2022-
February 29, 2024, can still use that COD as applicable
documentation for the Alternative Hiring Process.
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