Police Officer (Certified)

Salary: $58,000.00 - $66,624.00 Annually Location : City of Colonial Heights, VA Job Type: Full-time Job Number: 39-26 Department: Police Opening Date: 07/01/2026 Closing Date: Continuous Description All applications received during the recruitment period will be forwarded to the hiring department for review and consideration. Police Officer (Certified) : Applications are being accepted for the position of Certified Police Officer from candidates that are Virginia Certified POLICE OFFICERS or eligible for certification through the Crater Pre-Employment Program (CPREP) at Crater Criminal Justice Academy. Examples of Duties

• Enforces the law, criminal investigations, traffic regulation and control.
• Provides emergency and other services.
• Responds to and investigates criminal activity.
• Performs patrol duties.
• Responds to calls for service.
• Serves warrants and assists in civil matters.
• Develops, distributes, and files reports.
• Operates electronic equipment in the enforcement of traffic laws.
• Testifies in court.
• Addresses public inquiries.
• Other duties as assigned.

Education & Experience Minimum Qualifications All potential applicants must meet the following criteria:

• Must be a Virginia certified POLICE OFFICER or eligible for certification through participation in the CPREP program at Crater Criminal Justice Academy.
• Be a citizen of the United States of America ()
• Be at least 21 years of age
• Graduated from an accredited high school or GED certificate; college coursework in criminal justice or police science is desirable but not required.
• At least 3 years of related experience, or any equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Possess a valid Virginia operators license
• In good physical condition as determined by a physician
• Have corrected vision of 20/20 or better in each eye
• Of good character and reputation
• Have not been convicted of or pleaded guilty or no contest to a felony or any offense that would be a felony if committed in Virginia ()
• Not have produced a positive result on a pre-employment drug screening ()
• Successfully pass all phases of our police selection process, which will include a written examination, physical agility test, extensive background investigation, polygraph examination, psychological screening, medical and drug screening.
• Ability to obtain appropriate public safety certifications within a specified period of time.
• View more information about for employment with the Colonial Heights Police Department.

Physical Demands & Work Environment The work requires considerable and strenuous physical exertion such as frequent climbing, lifting of objects weighing in excess of 74 pounds, moving in areas of difficult or dangerous access. The work environment involves extremely high risks with exposure to potentially life threatening situations or unusual environmental stress which requires a full range of safety and other precautions, but in some cases, these precautions cannot prevent injury, illness, or possibly death. Benefits include Health Insurance (Anthem), Virginia Retirement System, Group Life Insurance, and Short-Term Disability coverage. This is a full-time position with 13 paid holidays each year. The City is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Full-Time Employee Benefits: Health Insurance - The Local Choice Program (Anthem, Delta Dental, and Blue Vision). Health, Dental, and Vision benefits are included as a package under our health insurance program and cannot be purchased as separate coverage items. Health insurance benefits start on the 1st of the month following the hire date. Benefit Summaries Retirement - Supplemental Retirement - We offer supplemental Retirement plans through Mission Square Retirement. Employees can enroll in the following plans at any time during their employment. Paid Holiday Leave The city observes 14 holidays throughout the year (except certain departments if scheduling does not permit). Paid Vacation Leave Years of Service Day(s) Earned Per Month Max. Annual Accrual Days Max. Days for Carry Forward 0 - 5 Years 1 12 24 Over 5 Years 1¼ 15 30 Over 10 Years 1½ 18 36 Over 20 Years 1¾ 21 42 Paid Sick Leave All full-time employees earn (1¼) days of paid sick leave for each calendar month of employment and is accumulated without limit. Compensatory Leave Non-Exempt employees may accumulate compensatory leave only for overtime worked which is authorized prior to the performance of such work. Compensatory leave may be accumulated at the rate of 1 1/2 times the regular rate for all hours worked in excess of 40 during a work week. Compensatory leave for nonexempt employees is voluntary but in no instance may exceed 120 hours of accumulated leave. All hours in excess of 120 hours will be compensated on the same basis as approved overtime. Voluntary Benefits - Employees have 30 days from their hire date to enroll in the following benefits. If an employee does not enroll, they cannot enroll until the next Open Enrollment. Colonial Life Products Pre-Tax: Post Tax: Flexible Spending Account (FSA) Critical Illness Health Savings Account (HSA) Disability Cancer Term Life Accident Whole Life Medical Bridge Student Loan Forgiveness Program * Note: Employees can only enroll in Flexible Spending Accounts (Health Care FSA and Dependent Care FSA) during Open Enrollment in May of each year. * Other Benefits Bi-weekly payday Virginia Credit Union membership Employee Assistance Program (EAP) City Sick Leave Bank Program (VRS Plan 1 and Plan 2 Members only) VRS Short-Term and Long-Term Disability (VRS Hybrid Members only) Education/tuition discounts through Liberty University For additional information or more details about employee benefits please call the Human Resources Department at View phone number on click.appcast.io. 01 You understand that this position recruitment is "ONLY" open to individuals that hold a "CURRENT" Police Officer certification through the Department of Virginia Criminal Justice Services in the Commonwealth of Virginia.Are you a "CURRENT" Certified Police Officer in the Commonwealth of Virginia? Yes No 02 Have you successfully completed or are you currently enrolled the Law Enforcement CPREP program at Crater Criminal Justice Training Academy?*NOTE: This does not include the Basic Jailor certification program. Yes No 03 Are you at least 21 years of age? Yes No 04 Highest level of education? High school diploma/GED Associates Degree Bachelors Degree Masters Degree 05 How many years of directly related experience do you possess? 0 - 1 2 - 3 4 - 5 6 - 7 8 - 9 10+ 06 Which best describes your level of experience using Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)? No Experience Limited Experience Proficient Experience Advanced Experience 07 Do you have a valid Virginia driver's license? Yes No 08 Have you ever been CHARGED with a criminal offense? Yes No 09 If you answered YES, please provide the following:In which State were you charged?What is the name of the jurisdiction (city or county)?What was the outcome of the criminal offense?*NOTE: If this question is not applicable, you must indicate N/A in the response area. 10 Are you available for emergency call outs, on-call duty, overtime and details outside of your regular work schedule? Yes No Required Question City of Colonial Heights, VA