The Virginia Commonwealth University Police Department continually accepts cover letters and resumes for the positions of police officer recruit and pre-employment training. The department has 82 sworn and certified police officers serving two urban campuses and a diverse population of 50,000. The VCU Police Academy also selects and trains pre-employment candidates.

To view additional Police Department job opportunities follow the "To Apply Online" directions listed below.

To Apply Online:
1) Click 'Apply Online' in the left menu.
2) Once you are on that webpage, click on SEARCH POSTINGS.
3) Under the pulldown menu, 'Job Category', select Police and Security.
4) Click on SEARCH.
5) Once the search is complete, click on APPLY under the Police Officer listing.
*If you do not already have a username and password to use on the system, follow the directions on the page in order to obtain one.

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Job Information:

Recruitment Pool	All Applicants
Working Title	Police Officer
Role Title	Police Officer
Department	Campus Police
Description of General Responsibilities	Provide comprehensive police services; patrol by foot bike and car; inspect facilities; investigate complaints, alarms and crimes in progress; generate field contacts, arrests and reports; Provide community policing and customer service; Handle special assignments, investigations, overtime, uniformed, traffic, plain clothed, court, administrative and investigative assignments.
Qualifications	Have effective oral and written communication skills and the ability to interact physically and psychologically with a diverse population in stressful environments. Able to work shifts. Must complete police academy, field training and VA DCJS law enforcement certification. Have a valid Virginia driver's license, good driving record (plus points) and a clean criminal record (national). High school diploma or GED. Must provide birth certificate, complete a probationary period (1 year) and pass a drug test and a physical examination by a licensed physician at your own expense. Must have a good credit history. Several years related experience and/or college credit is preferred. Virginia DCJS Law Enforcement Certification with 2 years experience is also desired.
Pay Band	P4
Department Hiring Range	$36,587 - $39,000
Campus	Monroe Park Campus
Position Type	Classified (full-time)
Hours/Week	Permanent Shifts
Normal work days	Permanent Shifts
Normal work hours	Permanent Shifts
Job Open Date	01-26-2009
Remove from posting on or before	02-13-2009
Job Category	Police and Security

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Additional Information:




Selection Process:
The selection process includes a preliminary interview, a full VCIN/NCIC/DMV records check, 6 letters of reference (3 business and 3 personal), fingerprint based CCRE/FBI check, psychological review, written 500 word essay, birth certificate copy required, copies of school transcripts, military DD214 copy (where applicable), citizenship check, a full physical exam by a licensed physician and a drug screen test upon job offer; the final selections are made by an oral review board.




Lateral (In-State): Must be currently working and certified as a police officer in Virginia by the Department of Criminal Justice Services.

Lateral (Out-of-State): Virginia Department of Criminal Justice Services will evaluate your current state certification for compliance with the Commonwealth of Virginia's high standards for law enforcement training. You must be currently certified in your state.





Benefits: (In addition to salary)
Benefits include choice of health, dental and disability/life insurance plans; annual, holiday, and sick leave accrual; participation in the Virginia Supplemental Retirement System and VaLORS Program; deferred compensation plans; tuition waiver program. All equipment, uniforms and cleaning are provided.



VCU Police Academy
The VCU Police Department holds a Law Enforcement Entry-Level Academy at 938 West Grace Street in the City of Richmond. Parties interested in becoming a police officer should contact Academy Staff at (804) 828-1214. .