State Police Trooper

We are recruiting qualified applicants who want to promote highway safety, serve and protect their community, increase community involvement and partnership, keep Virginia safe by enforcing the laws of the Commonwealth, and attend one of the finest Law Enforcement Training Academies in the United States. We are actively seeking professional individuals with a desire to represent and serve the Commonwealth of Virginia.

Qualified applicants accepted into the Training Academy will be compensated $2,309.45 at a semi-monthly rate. Upon graduation, Troopers will be supplied with a take home patrol vehicle, all equipment and uniforms. Troopers who are assigned to and living in the Northern Virginia Area shall be compensated $2,885.66 at a semi-monthly rate. Successful completion of the Academy will afford Troopers accredited college credit hours that can be transferred to an institution of higher learning for completion of a degree program.

Upon successful completion of the probationary period, Troopers will have their salary increased by 10%, and with tenure, will be added to the Career Progression Program.

The Department offers several programs and specialty units to include the Chaplaincy and Peer Support Programs, Aviation, Executive Protection Unit, K-9, Motorcycle, Search and Recovery and Tactical Team. Again, with tenure, Troopers will be able to participate in the promotional process for Special Agent and Sergeant that include specialty areas such as Criminal Intelligence, Arson/Bomb, Counter-Terrorism, High Tech Crimes, Drug Enforcement, Safety, Internal Affairs, Motor Squad, Human Resources, CJIS, and certain positions within the Training Division.

Minimum Qualifications

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The minimum qualifications for a Virginia State Police Trooper are:

• 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 drivers license;
• must successfully pass all Phase One pre-employment testing to include a Work Performance Test (WPT);
• must successfully complete a polygraph examination and pass a background investigation to complete Phase Two;
• 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; and
• must be in compliance with the Departments tattoo and body modification policies.

The anticipated duration of this process is determined by the successful completion of the above items and Training Academy scheduling; however, successful completion of all three phases does not guarantee employment.

Preferred Qualifications:

• A demonstrated commitment to community service.

Special Instructions:

A WORK PERFORMANCE TEST, POLYGRAPH EXAMINATION, BACKGROUND INVESTIGATION, MEDICAL & PSYCHOLOGICAL EXAMINATIONS, AND RANDOM DRUG SCREENING SHALL BE REQUIRED.
REASONABLE ACCOMMODATIONS ARE AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST