State Police Trooper Rehire

Commonwealth of VA Careers; Virginia (IL); On-site; USD 54,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

Virginia State Police is recruiting former graduates of the Virginia State Police Training Academy for rehire as State Police Troopers at the Chesterfield location. The position requires meeting minimum qualifications, passing pre-employment testing, and potentially traveling for Phase Three medical and psychological evaluations.

The role emphasizes highway safety, community service, and enforcing Virginia laws.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 21 years old on date of graduation.
• Must be a United States citizen on day of testing.
• Must possess a valid driver’s license.
• Must successfully pass Phase One pre-employment testing including a Work Performance Test (if applicable).
• Must successfully complete a polygraph examination and background investigation (Phase Two, if applicable).
• Must be willing to travel to Virginia State Police Headquarters for Phase Three pre-employment processes (medical/psychological).
• Weight must be in proportion to height on date of hire.
• Must be willing to relocate anywhere in the state per Department needs.
• Must be willing to work rotating shifts, holidays and weekends.
• Must comply with tattoo and body modification policies.
• Must attach a letter requesting rehiring and indicating three locations of choice (Division, Area, Duty Post).

Responsibilities

• Promote highway safety, serve and protect the community, and keep Virginia safe by enforcing the laws of the Commonwealth.
• Represent and serve the Commonwealth of Virginia as a Virginia State Police Trooper.

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Title:

State Police Trooper Rehire

State Role Title:

Police Patrol Officers - II

Hiring Range:

Minimum of $60,000, credited for satisfactory full years of state service as a Virginia State Police Trooper, in accordance with the sworn pay chart. Please contact a recruiter for additional details.

Pay Band:

4

Agency:

Department of State Police

Location:

Chesterfield

Agency Website:

www.VATrooper.com

Recruitment Type:

General Public - G

Job Duties

APPLICATIONS WILL ONLY BE ACCEPTED FROM FORMER GRADUATES OF THE VIRGINIA STATE POLICE TRAINING ACADEMY. The Virginia State Police is recruiting qualified applicants who want to promote highway safety, serve and protect their community, increase community involvement and partnership, and keep Virginia safe by enforcing the laws of the Commonwealth. We are actively seeking professional individuals with a desire to represent and serve the Commonwealth of Virginia.

Minimum Qualifications

• must be at least 21 years of age on date of graduation;
• must be a high school graduate or have a GED;
• must be a United States citizen on day of testing;
• must be in possession of a valid driver’s license;
• must successfully pass all Phase One pre-employment testing to include a Work Performance Test (WPT) (if applicable);
• must successfully complete a polygraph examination and pass a background investigation to complete Phase Two (if applicable);
• must be willing to travel at your own expense to the Virginia State Police Headquarters located at 7700 Midlothian Turnpike, North Chesterfield, VA 23235 to complete Phase Three of the pre-employment process (medical and psychological evaluation), and while in a probationary status;
• weight must be in proportion to height on date of hire;
• must be willing to relocate anywhere in the state based on Department needs;
• must be willing to work rotating shifts, holidays and weekends;
• must be in compliance with the Department’s tattoo and body modification policies; and
• must attach a letter to the Superintendent requesting to be rehired and indicating three locations of choice to include Division, Area, and Duty Post.

Additional Considerations

• A demonstrated commitment to community service.

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.

Contact Information

Name: Virginia State Police Recruitment

Phone: [phone]

Email: [e-mail]

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.

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.