Police Captain

Are you Richmond R.E.A.D.Y? Respect. Equity. Accountability. Diversity… YOU !!! This is an exciting time to Join the City of Richmond! We are committed to nurturing talent, fostering growth opportunities, and building strong connections within our workforce. As we continue to make strides to becoming the employer of choice, we are thrilled about the below employee benefit enhancements: Virginia Retirement System (VRS) Language Incentive Referral Bonus Tuition Assistance Program This position is open to current City of Richmond Police Lieutenants only. The City of Richmond Police Department is seeking qualified candidates for the position of Police Captain. This position will provide senior level management of all police operations within a precinct or other major departmental area. Duties include but are not limited to: overseeing general field operations including supervising patrol and other staff operations; making tactical and operational decisions, assuming command at major crime incidents, implementing crime reduction and special community projects while overseeing the completion of all administrative and managerial functions. Qualifications, Special Certifications And Licenses: In accordance with the Richmond Coalition of Police (RCOP) and the City of Richmond Collective Bargaining Agreement, Article 12, Section 3 (Part 2. Promotions) Candidates must have one (1) year continuous experience as a Police Lieutenant with the City of Richmond. Experience as a Police Lieutenant begins with the appointment date to the rank of Lieutenant in a permanent status. Candidates must also have an overall performance rating of at least successfully meets expectations in the performance evaluation period ending June 30, 2025. No more than a total of six (6) days suspension in the past 24 months; no substantiated excessive force incidents in the past 24 months; no arrests for a criminal offense in past 24 months, unless found “not guilty” in court of law. Achievement of the above stated qualifications must be met by November 2, 2025. Promotion Process: Applicants will be screened for minimum qualifications. Those applicants who meet or exceed the minimum qualifications will be notified of their eligibility to participate in the 2025 Assessment Center Examination process. Candidates will be expected to demonstrate a considerable understanding of the following sources in the assessment center examination process. Internal Sources: RPD General Orders (as of September 29, 2025); Executive Orders (as of September 29, 2025); City Administrative Regulations (as of September 29, 2025); Richmond Coalition of Police and the City of Richmond Collective Bargaining Agreement; VA State Code – 18.2, 19.2, and 46.2 only; and Richmond City Code Chapters 19 and 27. External Sources:

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