Police Officer (Non-Certified)

Description

• ** All required testing will take place this summer/fall by invitation for a January 2026 Academy **
  
  

Police Officer (Non-Certified): Candidates must successfully pass a required Written and Physical Ability Test. The final candidates must be available to attend a required Law Enforcement Academy (6-months), which is paid by the City of Colonial Heights.

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:

• Be a citizen of the United States of America (VA Code 15.2-1705 section i)
• 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.
• 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, which will include 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.
• View more information about Minimum Qualifications 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 Include

• Health insurance with dental & vision coverage (Anthem, Delta Dental, & Blue Vision)
• Retirement (Virignia Retirement System & Mission Square)
• Group Life Insurance
• Supplemental retirement (Roth IRA & 457 Deferred Comp)
• Voluntary benefits (FSA & Colonial Life products)
• Employee Assistant Program (EAP)
• Paid vacation and sick leave
• Paid holidays (14)
• Bi-weekly Payday
• Virginia Credit Union enrollment
• Education/tuition discounts through Liberty University
  
  

01

Are you currently a certified POLICE OFFICER in Virginia?

• Yes
• No
  
  

02

If you are not a certified Virginia Police Officer, have you successfully completed or are you currently enrolled in 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
  
  

11

I understand the annual starting salary for the Police Officer (Non-Certified) position is $54,540?

• Yes
• No
• Required Question