Certified Police Officer ($10,000 Bonus)

Title: Certified Police Officer ($10,000 Bonus)

Hiring Range: $53,312 - $70,000

Agency: Division of Capitol Police

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: $53,312 – $70,000 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: 1001 E. Broad Street, Richmond, VA (Old City Hall)

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 Certificate of Disability (COD) provided by a Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor within the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS), or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation, if applicable, to DARS/DBVI to get their Certificate of Disability. If you need to get a Certificate of Disability, use this link: Career Pathways for Individuals with Disabilities, or call DARS at 800-552-5019, or DBVI at 800-622-2155.