State Police Trooper I

State Police Trooper I

Title: State Police Trooper I

State Role Title: Law Enforcement Officer I

Hiring Range: Minimum of $60,000 annual salary

Pay Band: 4

Agency: Department of State Police

Location: Chesterfield

Recruitment Type: General Public - G

Join the Virginia State Police – 147th Trooper Basic Session Begins January 25, 2027!

Are you ready to serve and protect Virginia with honor and dedication? The Virginia State Police is now accepting applications for the 147th Trooper Basic Session. This exciting opportunity starts on January 25, 2027.

Job Duties

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 147th Trooper Basic Session will be compensated $60,000 annually. 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 $74,970 annually after graduation. 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 ACCEPTED INTO THE ACCELERATED ACADEMY WILL BE COMPENSATED $64,500 ANNUALLY OR $80,593 ANNUALLY IF ASSIGNED TO NORTHERN VIRGINIA, WITH ADDITIONAL COMPENSATION FOR QUALIFIED PRIOR DCJS CERTIFIED LAW ENFORCEMENT PATROL EXPERIENCE, UP TO FIVE YEARS. 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. 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 Homeland Security, Criminal Intelligence, Arson/Bomb, Special Investigation and Programs, High Tech Crimes, Drug Enforcement, Safety, Internal Affairs, Motor Squad, Human Resources, CJIS, and certain positions within the Training Division. Visit our website at vatrooper.com for more details.

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 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 the WPT during Phase I, Phase Three of the pre-employment process (medical examination and psychological evaluation), and while in a training status;
• must successfully pass all Phase One pre-employment testing to include a Work Performance Test (WPT) and a written exam administered by the National Testing Network;
• must successfully complete a polygraph examination and pass a background investigation to complete Phase Two;
• must successfully complete medical and psychological evaluation to complete Phase Three;
• 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 with confirmation of receipt when your application and/or résumé is submitted successfully. Please refer to "Your Application" in your Page Up account to check the status of your application for this position.

A WORK PERFORMANCE TEST, WRITTEN EXAMINATION POLYGRAPH EXAMINATION, BACKGROUND INVESTIGATION, MEDICAL EXAMINATION, AND PSYCHOLOGICAL EVALUATION. AUTOMATIC DISQUALIFIERS CAN BE FOUND ON

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.

It is the policy of the Department of State Police (the Department) that all aspects of human resource management be conducted 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.

This policy shall be adhered to in all aspects of Departmental employment practices. It does not permit the lowering of bona fide job requirements, performance criteria, or qualifications to give preference to any state employee or applicant for state employment based on the above prohibitions.

REASONABLE ACCOMMODATIONS ARE AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST (V)alor (S)ervice (P)ride.

Contact Information:

Name: Sworn Recruitment Unit

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Division 1 Richmond: View email address on click.appcast.io

Division 2 Culpeper: View email address on click.appcast.io

Division 3 Appomattox: View email address on click.appcast.io

Division 4 Wythe: View email address on click.appcast.io

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Division 6 Salem: View email address on click.appcast.io

Division 7 Fairfax: View email address on click.appcast.io Employment: View email address on click.appcast.io

In 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 View phone number on click.appcast.io, or DBVI at View phone number on click.appcast.io. 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 Alternative Hiring Process.

Each agency within the Commonwealth of Virginia is dedicated to recruiting, supporting, and maintaining a competent and diverse work force. Equal Opportunity Employer