State Police Trooper I
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State Police Trooper I

State Of virginia

Location: Honaker,VA, USA

Date: 2024-12-17T23:35:54Z

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Title: State Police Trooper IHiring Range: $58,232 Annual SalaryPay Band: 4Agency: Department of State PoliceLocation: ChesterfieldAgency Website: Type: General Public - GChallenge yourself to make a difference and help those in need. Join the Virginia State Police as a Sworn Employee for the June 2025 Basic Session!Job DutiesWe 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. SEE THE STATE POLICE TROOPER - LATERAL POSITION FOR MORE INFORMATION.The Department offers several programs and specialty units to include the Chaplaincy and Peer Support Programs, Aviation, Executive Protection Division, 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 QualificationsThe 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 personal appearance 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: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 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 via email to ...@vsp.virginia.gov. Recruitment questions can be directed to Sergeant Michael R. Pantle via email to ...@vsp.virginia.gov; via email to ...@vsp.virginia.gov; or via phone (804) ###-####.The Virginia State Police is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Our policy is to extend opportunities to qualified applicants and employees without regard to race (or traits historically associated with race including hair texture, hair type, and protective hairstyles such as braids, locks, and twists); sex; color; national origin; religion; sexual orientation; gender identity or expression; age; veteran status; political affiliation; disability; genetic information; and pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions.REASONABLE ACCOMMODATIONS ARE AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST(V)alor (S)ervice (P)ride.Contact Information:Name: Recruitment UnitPhone: 804-###-####Email: ...@vsp.virginia.govIn 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-###-####, or DBVI at 800-###-####.
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