Chesterfield County Police Officer Opportunities

Free Police Entrance Exam
Wednesday October 17, 2012 at 4:00 p.m.
Community College of Allegheny County-Boyce Campus Lecture Hall S440
Must have photo ID to test
To apply and for test location go to Chesterfieldpd.com


Police Department

Police - Qualifications and Benefits

Recruiting Announcement
Position: Police Officer
Salary: $39,000
Minimum Basic Qualifications:

• Be a U.S.citizen.
• Must have a high school diploma or a General Education Diploma(GED).
• Be 21 years of age prior to completion of our training academy, have 60 college credit hours or two years law enforcement experience or two years continuous active duty military experience or at least 3 years employment or equivalent combination of education, training and experience
• Pass a written and physical agility test.
• Possess or be eligible for a Virginia driver's license with no more than six demerit points in the past twelve months, or a DUI conviction in the past four years.
• Binocular vision of 20/25 corrected or uncorrected.
• Uncorrected binocular vision no worse than 20/100.
• Weight in proportion to height.
• No convictions of felonies and/or serious and habitual misdemeanors.
• No prolonged/recent use of marijuana.
• Pass an extensive background investigation including a polygraph, psychological, medical and drug screening.
• Ability to speak clearly, hear, analyze and react quickly to high stress situations.
• Ability to maintain security, custody and control of combative prisoners.
• Compliance with the department's Tattoo Policy

Applicants will be eliminated for significant omissions or falsifications on any documents prepared in conjunction with the application process.
Although individuals with minimum qualifications may apply, only those with the most suitable job related experience, education and qualifications will be selected. If you have any questions regarding our police officer applicant process, please do not hesitate to call Police Human Resources at (804) 748-1547.