VIRGINIA STATE
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AT VIRGINIA STATE Police
Train with the Best
As a State Trooper with the Virginia State Police, you’ll undergo some of the most elite training in law enforcement. The 28-week program at the Virginia State Police Academy is intense and comprehensive, covering everything from criminal law and ethics to advanced firearms handling and defensive tactics. With ongoing opportunities for advanced training throughout your career, you’ll continually hone your skills and stay at the top of your game.
State Trooper
Entry Level
Start your career in law enforcement today by becoming a Virginia State Trooper. Known for our commitment to excellence, dedication to service, and standard of professionalism, the Virginia State Police is the largest full-service law enforcement agency in Virginia. We offer unmatched opportunities for career advancement and personal growth. As a State Trooper, you will receive exceptional training and be given the opportunity to serve in specialty units or pursue promotional opportunities. For those at least 20 years old or older, apply today!
- Up to $10,000 Hiring Bonus
- Great Benefits
- Take-Home Car
- No previous law enforcement experience needed
- Career Advancement Opportunities
- Choose the location you want to work
Lateral Entry Program
Already a DCJS-certified Virginia law enforcement officer? We offer a lateral entry program for individuals like yourself. You will attend an advanced 8-week training program that allows current experienced law enforcement professionals to begin their career as a Virginia State Trooper.
- 8-Week Training
- Higher Pay for Experience
- Up to $10,000 Hiring Bonus
- Great Benefits
- Take Home Car
- Choose the location you want to work
Pathway to Trooper
17 ½- 19 years old? Work for VSP Now
Have a dream to become a Virginia State Trooper? Start working for the Virginia State Police now in a position that will give you on-the-job training, preparing you for a career as a Virginia State Trooper. Upon turning 20 years old, and successfully completing all stages of the Trooper hiring process, we will have a place at the Academy saved for you. This program also provides an educational incentive, offering you the ability to earn an associate degree in Administration of Justice by the time you graduate the Trooper Basic School. This program will give you the experience, skills, and education needed to be successful.
- Start Working Now
- Reserved Space in the Academy
- $5,000 Hiring Bonus
- Great Benefits
- $5,000 Graduation Retention Bonus
- College Educational Incentive
- Choose the location you want to work
Virginia State Police
Pay and Benefits
Virginia State Police is offering a $5,000 hiring bonus, in addition to competitive pay and a generous benefits package, to include insurance, time off, retirement, and savings options. Take a look through these amazing benefits here, or visit the Virginia Department of Human Resource Management (DHRM) for more information on benefit programs at dhrm.virginia.gov/employeebenefits.
Up To
$10,000
Hiring Bonus
Contact a recruiter to learn more.
Information
Virginia State Police is offering up to $10,000 Hiring Bonus*, in addition to providing new Troopers competitive pay and a generous benefits package, to include insurance, time off, retirement, and savings options. Individuals willing to accept assignment in high-vacancy areas or are willing to be assigned anywhere within the state are eligible for an additional $5,000 bonus.
*Upon graduation from our Academy and the successful completion of the Field Training Officer (FTO) phase, you will be eligible to receive a $5,000 Hiring Bonus. Click here to contact a Recruiter for more information.
*Bonus is subject to eligibility requirements.
Earn While You Learn!
All Trooper-Trainees are paid while attending the Academy.
- Academy Trainee Starting Salary
- $58,232
- 12 months after graduation
- $62,599
- Troopers can make up to:
- $111,793
*Northern Virginia Annual Pay Scale
Applies to those assigned to Northern VA & Fauquier, Rappahannock, Spotsylvania & Stafford Counties
- Academy graduation NOVA salary
- $72,760
- 12 months after graduation
- $78,217
- Troopers can make up to:
- $139,684
Above salary figures do not include overtime.
**Special Agents and Supervisor salaries increase with rank and experience**
- No cost to employee.
- 2 x salary for natural death.
- 4 x salary for accidental death.
- Dismemberment coverage.
- May purchase additional life insurance coverage for yourself and family members at low group rates through payroll deduction.
- Learn more online at www.dhrm.virginia.gov/employeebenefits.
- World-wide Provider Network.
- Several statewide plans with various options to choose from.
- Premiums vary depending on options selected.
- Major Medical, Prescription Drugs, Dental, Vision, Orthodontics available at substantial savings compared to other/local healthcare programs.
- Available to eligible state employees, their spouses, parents and parents-in-law.Â
- Premiums are paid by the employee through payroll deduction. All other participants are billed directly.
- Services for long-term care can be provided in the form of home care, assisted living facilities, adult day care or nursing facilities.
- Click here to learn more:Â www.dhrm.virginia.gov/employeebenefits.
- Covers partial or total disability.
- Income replacement for qualified periods of incapacity over 7 calendar days.
- Income replacement based on years of service.
- Increased benefits for catastrophic disability.
- Long-term disability begins after 6 months of short- term disability and may continue to normal retirement age.
- Retirement funded by a 5%Â pre-tax salary reduction plan.
- Service Retirement – vested after 5 years of service.
- Sworn employees may retire with full benefits:
- Age 50 with 25 years of service.
- Age 60 with 5 years of service.
- Receive supplement to retirement benefit with 20 years of hazardous duty service. The supplement is payable until social security age.
- Provisions for line-of-duty death in service.
- Voluntary program that permits you to build retirement savings on a pre-tax basis:
- You choose the method of payment and commencement date of your payments.
- Contributions are deducted from salary each pay period.
- Taxes are paid when your funds are paid to you.
- Cash Match variable depending upon funding (Currently up to $20/pay period, if deferring at least $40/pay period).
Years of Service:
- 0-5 years:Â 4 hours per pay period
- 5 years:Â 5 hours per pay period
- 10 years: 6 hours per pay period
- 15 years: 7 hours per pay period
- 20 years:Â 8 hours per pay period
- 25 years:Â 9 hours per pay period
- Months of State Service:
- Less than 120 (10 years):Â 32 hours (4 days) of leave
- 120 or more (Over 10 years):Â 40 hours (5 days) of leave
- Months of State Service:
- Less than 60 (5 years):Â 64 hours (8 days) of sick leave
- 60 to 119 (5- 10 years):Â 72 hours (9 days)Â of sick leave
- 120 or more (over 10):Â 80 hours (10 days) of sick leave
New Take-Home Patrol Car
Uniforms, Training, & Equipment Provided Free of Charge
GI Bill Training/Apprenticeship Salary Stipend (This institution is approved to offer GI Bill® educational benefits by the Virginia State Approving Agency)
8 Weeks Paid Parental Leave After One Year of Employment
- FMLA (up to 12 weeks unpaid)
Earn up to 33 College Credits During the Academy
Healthy Virginians/CommonHealth Program
Hiring Process
For The VIRGINIA STATE Police
The Virginia State Police is committed to recruiting and selecting only the most qualified applicants, while maintaining a workforce that reflects the communities we serve and protect. These phases do require applicants, to include those out-of-state, to travel at your own expense to Virginia State Police facilities to complete.
Phase I: Work Performance Test
Phase II (A): Polygraph Examination
Phase II (B): Background Investigation
Phase III: Medical and Psychological Evaluations
