FullTime Police Officers

Police Officer (Non-Certified)
Now accepting applications for the January 2027 Crater Criminal Justice Academy. Final candidates must be available to attend a required Law Enforcement Academy (6 months), which is paid by the City of Colonial Heights.

One-Day Hiring Event Information

A one-day hiring event will take place in July, August, and September.

Selected candidates will be sent an email 10 days prior to testing with a link to RSVP to the testing.

RSVP is required to ensure adequate testing materials are available.

Candidates must arrive by 7:00 a.m. with valid government‑issued identification on the day of testing to check in for the event.

Late arrivals will not be allowed to enter the testing facility.

Physical Agility Testing will begin at 7:15 a.m. with a written test immediately following.

Candidates that successfully pass both tests will then proceed to an on‑site panel interview.

Responsibilities

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.

Minimum Qualifications

Be a citizen of the United States of America (VA Code 15.2-1705 section i).

Must be 21 years of age prior to completing academy.

Graduated from an accredited high school or GED certificate; college coursework in criminal justice or police science is desirable but not required.

Possess or be eligible to obtain 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 (VA Code 15.2-1705 section vii).

Not have produced a positive result on a pre‑employment drug screening (VA Code 15.2-1705 section viii).

Successfully pass all phases of our police selection process, including a written examination, physical agility test, extensive background investigation, polygraph examination, psychological screening, medical and drug screening.

If not already a Virginia Certified Police Officer, ability to successfully complete a department‑approved Law Enforcement Academy and obtain appropriate public safety certifications within a specified period of time.

Physical Demands
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
Benefits include Health Insurance (Anthem), Virginia Retirement System, Group Life Insurance, and Short-Term Disability coverage. This is a full‑time position with 14 paid holidays each year.

The City is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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