Police Officer

Chesterfield County; Virginia; On-site; USD 60,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career progression plan

Step increases

Job summary

Chesterfield County Police Department is seeking police recruits to start at a competitive salary and progress through field training to Police Officer status. The role includes performance-based pay steps, a mandatory physical agility test, and comprehensive background screening.

Applicants must be US citizens, possess a high school diploma or GED, and be at least 21. DCJS waiver considerations apply for naturalization cases. Open until filled; first review Oct 12, 2026.

Qualifications

• Must be a US citizen; must have a high school diploma or GED; be at least 21 years of age prior to completion of the field training program.
• If applicant is not a US citizen but is in naturalization process, DCJS waiver is required.
• Successful applicants must pass a physical agility test.
• Must have Virginia driver license with limited demerit points; vision 20/25; weight in proportion to height.
• No felonies or habitual misdemeanors; no sex offenses or domestic assault.

Responsibilities

• Operate an assigned patrol vehicle and patrol county areas for traffic and criminal violations.
• Respond to citizen calls, complaints and requests for information.
• Conduct victim, witness, and suspect interviews; prepare detailed reports.
• Make arrests; testify in court; engage with community groups and organizations.

Skills

US citizen

High school diploma or GED

21 years old

Virginia driver's license

Physical agility test

Background investigation

Polygraph

Medical and drug screening

No felonies or habitual misdemeanors

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Minimum Qualifications

Police recruit starting salary is $60,147 until completion of training. Upon completion of field training and progression to Police Officer status, the salary increases to $62,751. New officers hired before January 1, will be eligible for a step increase at the new fiscal year. New employee hires hired after January 1, will receive their step increase the following fiscal year. Upon completion of field training and receipt of the Step 2 increase, Police Officer salary increases to $64,163. Must be a US citizen; must have a high school diploma or GED; be at least 21 years of age prior to completion of the field training program. If applicant is not a US citizen but is actively in the naturalization process, approval must be granted by the Virginia Department of Criminal Justice Services (DCJS) prior to employment. If DCJS does not grant a waiver, the applicant will be automatically disqualified from consideration and/or any offer of employment will be rescinded. Our department will work with you to submit the appropriate paperwork. Successful applicants must pass a physical agility test. Must possess or be eligible for a Virginia driver's license with no more than six demerit points in the past twelve months or a DUI conviction within the past four years; binocular vision of 20/25 corrected; weight in proportion to height. No conviction of felonies and/or habitual misdemeanors. No conviction of, or guilty plea or no contest plea to, any misdemeanor sex offense or any domestic assault. Must pass an extensive background investigation, which includes a polygraph, psychological, medical and drug screening.

Pre-employment drug testing, FBI criminal background check and education/degree verification required

Pre-employment drug testing, FBI criminal background check and education/degree verification required. This position is considered Critical Safety Sensitive and is subject to random drug testing and alcohol testing. The use of illegal drugs, and/or the use of medical marijuana for this position is prohibited. Employees must not consume or be under the influence of alcohol while on duty, on work premises, or operating agency equipment. This position is subject to working in high security areas governed by the US Department of Justice’s “Criminal Justice Information Services (CJIS) Security Policy” and therefore requires successfully passing a more stringent criminal background check.

Minimum Qualifications

Police recruit starting salary is $60,147 until completion of training. Upon completion of field training and progression to Police Officer status, the salary increases to $62,751. New officers hired before January 1, will be eligible for a step increase at the new fiscal year. New employee hires hired after January 1, will receive their step increase the following fiscal year. Upon completion of field training and receipt of the Step 2 increase, Police Officer salary increases to $64,163. Must be a US citizen; must have a high school diploma or GED; be at least 21 years of age prior to completion of the field training program. If applicant is not a US citizen but is actively in the naturalization process, approval must be granted by the Virginia Department of Criminal Justice Services (DCJS) prior to employment. If DCJS does not grant a waiver, the applicant will be automatically disqualified from consideration and/or any offer of employment will be rescinded. Our department will work with you to submit the appropriate paperwork. Successful applicants must pass a physical agility test. Must possess or be eligible for a Virginia driver's license with no more than six demerit points in the past twelve months or a DUI conviction within the past four years; binocular vision of 20/25 corrected; weight in proportion to height. No conviction of felonies and/or habitual misdemeanors. No conviction of, or guilty plea or no contest plea to, any misdemeanor sex offense or any domestic assault. Must pass an extensive background investigation, which includes a polygraph, psychological, medical and drug screening.

Pre-employment drug testing, FBI criminal background check and education/degree verification required

Pre-employment drug testing, FBI criminal background check and education/degree verification required. This position is considered Critical Safety Sensitive and is subject to random drug testing and alcohol testing. The use of illegal drugs, and/or the use of medical marijuana for this position is prohibited. Employees must not consume or be under the influence of alcohol while on duty, on work premises, or operating agency equipment. This position is subject to working in high security areas governed by the US Department of Justice’s “Criminal Justice Information Services (CJIS) Security Policy” and therefore requires successfully passing a more stringent criminal background check.

Duties

Operate an assigned patrol vehicle. Patrol assigned areas of the county for traffic and criminal violations; respond to citizen calls, complaints, and requests for information. Conduct victim, witness, and suspect interviews. Prepare detailed reports. Make arrests; testify in court; interact with community groups and organizations. Perform other police patrol operations in the field as assigned and as needed. Perform other work as required.

PLEASE NOTE:

This position is a part of an approved step-based Public Safety Pay Plan (PSPP) and offers career progression opportunities and salary incentives based on performance, qualifications, and experience. Position open until filled first review to begin October 12, 2026. This position is part of an approved Career Development Plan (CDP) and offers career progression opportunities and salary incentives, as funding permits, based on performance, qualifications, and experience.

Shift

Shifts are permanently assigned based on department need; however, candidates applying must be able to work any shift (including overnights and weekends, if assigned).

Work Location

Police

Chesterfield County is an Equal Opportunity Employer Committed to Workforce Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion