Job Description

City of Colonial Heights

Job Title: Police Officer (Certified)

Position Type: Full-time

Salary Range: $54,540 - $80,160

**  Open Until Filled **

Applications are being accepted for the position of  Certified Police Officer   from candidates that are one of the following:

• Virginia Certified Police Officers


• Eligible for certification through the Crater Pre-Employment Program (CPREP) at Crater Criminal Justice Academy.

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.

Minimum Qualifications:

All potential applicants must meet the following criteria:
• Must be a Virginia certified POLICE OFFICER or eligible for certification through participation in the CPREP program at Crater Criminal Justice Academy.
• 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.
• At least 3 years of related experience, or any equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Possess 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.
• Ability to 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.

Employee Benefits

Health Insurance - Anthem Blue Cross, Blue Shield, & Blue Vision (3-in-1 Package)

Retirement  - Virginia Retirement System (VRS)

• All full-time employees are enrolled into VRS when they being work and retirement contributions are made by both the City and the employee to receive a lifetime benefit at Retirement.


• Basic Group Life Insurance & Optional Group Life Insurance Program.

Supplemental Retirement  - Mission Square Retirement

• All full-time employees are eligible to enroll into a 457 Deferred Compensation Plan or Vantagepoint Roth IRA.

Voluntary Benefits - Pierce Group Benefits

• All full-time employees may enroll in Additional Life Ins., Disability, Accident, FSA, & More (Colonial Life).

Other Benefits:

• Paid sick & vacation leave


• 14 paid holidays per year


• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)


• Education Benefits through Liberty University

  The City is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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