Virginia DCJS Certified Police Officers
Certified law enforcement officers in the Commonwealth of Virginia are eligible to participate in the abbreviated, 8-week Lateral Training Program.
Training Bureau
More Pay. More Benefits.
While many cities have pulled funds away from their police departments, Virginia Beach has invested millions more into our team for more pay increases, more technology, more benefits and more officers.
- 5+% pay raise for officers
- College stipend
- 16 year pay plan
- Technology investments like MILO Advanced Training Simulator
- 8 Weeks PAID training for lateral transfers
- Flex Days
- FREE memberships to recreation centers
- More than 50 career paths
Steps to Apply
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Step 1: Fill out an online application.
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Step 2: VBPD Recruitment team will contact you directly via email or phone to confirm your testing date and provide you the two required waivers.
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Step 3: Return both signed waivers to VBPD recruitment team.
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Step 4: Arrive for testing on your selected date and time. Details will be provided to you in advance.
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Step 5: Your test will be graded later that week and you will be notified as to next steps.