Police Officer – VA with $10k Bonus

Commonwealth of VA Careers; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 58,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Recruitment bonus

Job summary

The Commonwealth of Virginia's Division of Capitol Police seeks a Certified Police Officer in Richmond, VA. Starting salary ranges from $57,783 to $74,711 with a $10,000 recruitment bonus. Virginia DCJS certification and prior sworn officer experience are required.

You will protect government officials and properties, execute arrests, testify in court, operate patrol vehicles, and conduct searches while complying with laws and agency policies.

Qualifications

• Must have Virginia DCJS certification as a Law Enforcement Officer.
• Must have experience as a sworn Police Officer in Virginia.
• Must be 21+ years old and a U.S. citizen.

Responsibilities

• Protect government officials, legislators, employees, and citizens through 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.

Skills

Verbal and written communication

Police officer experience

Virginia DCJS certification

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

The Commonwealth of Virginia's Division of Capitol Police seeks a Certified Police Officer in Richmond, VA. Starting salary ranges from $57,783 to $74,711 with a $10,000 recruitment bonus. Virginia DCJS certification and prior sworn officer experience are required.

You will protect government officials and properties, execute arrests, testify in court, operate patrol vehicles, and conduct searches while complying with laws and agency policies.