Police Officer

Location: Richmond, VA

Agency

Richmond Police Department

Deadline

Open until filled.

Qualifications

Employment Requirements:

• At least 21 years of age
• Must be a U.S. Citizen
• Must have a High School Diploma or GED
• Health pre-screen to include vision no worse than 20/200 binocular and corrected to 20/20. Applicants will submit to a drug/alcohol screening.
• Successfully pass all phases of the employment testing process and keep scheduled appointments as necessary.
• Good character as established by a background investigation.
• Acceptable physical condition in order to meet certain physical standards as determined by the Richmond Police Department. As a condition of employment, the applicant must abstain from the use of tobacco products while on duty.

How to Apply

Contact us for more information at 1-877-RPD-JOB1 or go to our website at www.richmondgov.com/police

More Information

Benefits:

• Career Development Plan
• Promotional and educational opportunities
• Deferred Compensation Plan
• Retirement after 20 years of service—regardless of age (sworn)
• Retirement after 30 years of service (civilian)
• Competitive salary, starting at $36,500. Salary increases to $38,000 after completion of the Police Academy with the opportunity to advance up to $80,524 with career development and time in service. (sworn)
• Group life, health, and dental plans.