*POLICE RECRUIT SALARY INCREASES TO $60,539 AS OF 7/1/25*The City of Richmond Police Department is accepting applications for Police Recruits.
The City of Richmond Police Department is seeking individuals who desire a career in law enforcement with a large, urban "high performance" organization. The Police Recruit classification executes the beginning level of police work, providing protection of life and property through the enforcement of laws and ordinances.
- Patrolling assigned City beat for traffic and other violations using a variety of transportation including patrol car, motorcycle, bicycle, and horse
- Making traffic stops and intervening in other criminal activity
- Conducting general field services, including monitoring police radio and responding to citizen calls and complaints
- Obtaining and issuing warrants
- Interviewing suspects and witnesses and following up with victims
- Interacting with city and community agencies and groups
- Responding to citizen calls, complaints and requests for information
Please check your e-mail regularly, as correspondence in reference to this recruitment will be e-mailed to you.
Successful completion of an interview, thorough background investigation, to include a polygraph exam, physical and drug/alcohol screening, is required. Please note that the Police Department background process may take up to 60-90 days. An applicant disqualified from the Police background process may reapply a year after disqualification.KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:
Knowledge of basic mathematics; English language; and capacity to learn to operate technical equipment such as police computers, radios, radar devices and cameras; firearms. Skills diffusing hostile situations; reading, interpreting and applying codes, rules, regulations, laws, departmental policies, procedures, principles, and practices of law enforcement; driving in normal as well as adverse conditions; navigating with a map and GPS; writing reports clearly and concisely; with interpersonal communication; communication in writing and verbally. Abilities problem solving; exhibiting a calm temperament and maturity; following standard procedures and established practices to resolve problems; exhibiting compassion and respect; handling stressful situations; respecting authority; following orders; making timely decisions under stress; exercising discretion, good judgment, and good decision-making; working with a diverse public in a courteous and respectful manner.
MINIMUM TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE:- High school or General Education Diploma (GED).
- Candidates may apply at 20 years & 3 months old *must be 21 years of age at the time of graduation from the Police Training Academy.*
- An equivalent combination of training and experience (as approved by the department) may be used to meet the minimum qualifications of the classification.
LICENSING, CERTIFICATIONS, and/or OTHER SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:- US citizenship
- Must possess a valid Commonwealth of Virginia Driver's License upon completion of the Police Academy with a satisfactory driving record
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