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State Police Trooper I

State Police Trooper I

at Department Of State Police

Chesterfield, VA

Posted: 4-1-2025

Law, Compliance, and Public Safety

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$70,408/year

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Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers

Skills

Internal Affairs, Aviation, Scheduling, Valid Driver's License, Law Enforcement, Peer Support, Executive Protection, Criminal Intelligence, Counter-Terrorism

Job Description

State Police Trooper I Public Safety State Police Trooper I 5062047 Chesterfield, Virginia, United States Virginia, United States Department of State Police Public Safety Full-Time (Salaried) Department of State Police Play Video
Title:
State Police Trooper I
State Role Title:
Law Enforcement Officer I
Hiring Range:
Minimum of $58,232, 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:
https://vsp.virginia.gov/
Recruitment Type:
General Public - G Job Duties We are currently offering a $5,000 hiring bonus, with an additional $5,000 offered to eligible candidates who accept an assignment within Division 1 in Central Virginia, Division 5 in Tidewater, Division 7 in Northern Virginia, or who are willing to accept assignment anywhere in Virginia. The Virginia State Police is 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 $58,232 annually. Upon graduation, Troopers will be supplied with a take home patrol vehicle, and all equipment and uniforms. Troopers who are assigned to and living in the Northern Virginia Area shall be compensated $72,760 annually. 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.
ANY APPLICANT THAT IS A VIRGINIA CERTIFIED LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICER MAY QUALIFY FOR A REDUCED 8-WEEK CURRICULUM AND TRAINING SCHEDULE. APPLICANTS ACCPETED INTO THE ACCELERATED ACADEMY WILL BE COMPENSATED
$62,599 ANNUALLY OR $78,217 ANNUALLY
IF ASSIGNED TO NORTHERN VIRGINIA. NO RESTRICTIONS ON ASSIGNMENT TO FORMER HOME COUNTY. YOU MUST PROVIDE UP TO THREE JURISDICTIONS WHERE YOU ARE WILLING TO ACCEPT ASSIGNMENT OR INDICATE YOUR WILLINGNESS TO BE ASSIGNED ANYWHERE IN VIRGINIA. PLEASE CONTACT A RECRUITER AT WWW.VATROOPER.COM FOR DETAILS.
The Department offers several programs and specialty units to include the Chaplaincy and Peer Support Programs, Aviation, Executive Protection Division, K-9, Motorcycle, 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 Please note: All contact will be through e-mail. Please check your spam e-mail as needed. The minimum qualifications for a
Virginia State Police Trooper:
  • 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);
  • must successfully complete a polygraph examination and pass a background investigation to complete Phase Two;
  • 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 examination and psychological evaluation), and while in a training 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; and
  • must be in compliance with the Department's 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. 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.
A WORK PERFORMANCE TEST, POLYGRAPH EXAMINATION, BACKGROUND INVESTIGATION, MEDICAL EXAMINATION, PSYCHOLOGICAL EVALUATION, AND A RANDOM DRUG SCREENING SHALL BE REQUIRED.
Applications, cover letters and/or resumes shall only be accepted on-line through the PageUp recruitment management system at https://jobs.virginia.gov. Please limit resumes to four pages and cover letters to one page. Any additional attachments received in excess of this will not be considered. PageUp provides a confirmation of receipt of your application, resume and/or cover letter submitted successfully. Please refer to your PageUp account to check the status of your application for this position. Employment questions can be directed to Katelyn R. Phelps in the Human Resources Division at [email protected]. Recruitment questions can be directed to the Sworn Recruitment Unit at [email protected]; or via phone (804) 674-2075. The Virginia State Police is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Our policy is to extend opportunities to qualified applicants and employees on an equal basis regardless of an individual's race, color, gender, age, national origin, religion, citizenship status, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, transgender status, physical or mental disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, pregnancy, parental status, political affiliation or any other categories protected by applicable federal, state or local laws.
REASONABLE ACCOMMODATIONS ARE AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST
(V)alor (S)ervice (P)ride.
Contact Information:
Name:
Sworn Recruitment Unit
Phone:
804-674-2075 Division 1
Richmond:
[email protected] Division 2
Culpeper:
[email protected] Division 3
Appomattox:
[email protected] Division 4
Wythe:
[email protected] Division 5
Chesapeake:
[email protected] Division 6
Salem:
[email protected] Division 7
Fairfax:
[email protected] In support of the Commonwealth's commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth . 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.
Note:
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 . Each agency within the Commonwealth of Virginia is dedicated to recruiting, supporting, and maintaining a competent and diverse work force. Equal Opportunity Employer In support of the Commonwealth's commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth . 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.
Note:
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 . Each agency within the Commonwealth of Virginia is dedicated to recruiting, supporting, and maintaining a competent and diverse work force. Equal Opportunity Employer

Other Job Posting Details

Salary

Minimum

Maximum

$62,599/yr

$78,217/yr

MINIMUM EDUCATION LEVEL

High school or GED