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and the job listing Expires on October 29, 2025
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.
Duties include but are not limited to
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.
Qualifications, Special Certifications and Licenses 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 must pass an initial interview, physical agility and written test, extensive background investigation and pre-employment medical screening and formal police academy training. Candidates must also be willing to submit to a polygraph examination. (Please note that the Police background investigation process may take up to 90 or more days.)
Candidates 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:
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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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.
Duties include but are not limited to
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.
Qualifications, Special Certifications and Licenses 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 must pass an initial interview, physical agility and written test, extensive background investigation and pre-employment medical screening and formal police academy training. Candidates must also be willing to submit to a polygraph examination. (Please note that the Police background investigation process may take up to 90 or more days.)
Candidates 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:
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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