Skip to content

 

To find out more about employment opportunities with the Division of Capitol Police, call 1-804-786-2442 or email HR@dcp.virginia.gov.

 

Police Officer

Starting salary: $45,000 (effective July 1, 2021); upon completion of Police Academy and Field Training salary is increased to $49,000

Qualifications

  • Be 21 years of age on hire date
  • Have a high school diploma or GED
  • Pass a physical examination, including vision correctable to 20/20
  • Successfully complete the Law-fit Physical Agility course
  • Meet minimum requirements for color vision test, without corrected lenses
  • Possess a valid Virginia operator's license
  • Be a United States citizen
  • Be of good character and reputation as established by a background investigation
  • Pass all pre-employment testing
  • Agree to a 5-year tenure agreement

Communications Officer

Starting salary: $38,000 (effective July 1, 2021)

Qualifications

  • Be at least 18 years of age at the time of hire
  • Have a high school diploma or GED
  • Be able to speak clearly and distinctly, multi-task, hear, have vision skills and operate a computer keyboard
  • Be a United States citizen or lawful resident for 10 years
  • Have a valid Virginia operator's license
  • Be of good character and reputation as established by a background investigation
Application Process