Work with us
Join one of the nation’s leading state police departments as we serve the public and support Virginia’s today and tomorrow.
Headquartered in North Chesterfield, VA, we offer excellent benefits, flexible work schedules, and advancement opportunities at all stages of an employee’s career. You will work alongside dedicated public servants across a variety of fields, including background checks, communications, criminal law enforcement, customer service, IT, and more.
WHAT TO EXPECT
Meaningful, challenging work
What we do matters. Our work supports government services that residents and visitors rely on.
Commitment to excellence
We are constantly seeking ways to do our work more effectively and efficiently.
Our people are family
When you join the agency, you join the Virginia State Police family. It is clear that your coworkers care about you and genuinely want you to succeed.
HUMAN RESOURCES DIRECTOR
Captain Jeremy S. Kaplan
DEPUTY DIRECTOR
Ms. Victoria D. Williams
Phone: (804) 674-2121
Fax: (804) 674-2111
Email: HR@vsp.virginia.gov
MAILING ADDRESS:
P.O. Box 27472
Richmond, VA 23261
Attn: Human Resources
PHYSICAL ADDRESS:
Administrative Headquarters
7700 Midlothian Turnpike
North Chesterfield, VA 23235
Opportunities for growth
Employee development programs and opportunities for promotion make our agency a great place to build a career. It is also common to move around the Department where your skills and interests take you.
Job Postings
The Virginia Department of State Police (VSP) is composed of more than 3,000 employees across the state. Each member of the Department contributes to our mission of ensuring the safety and security of the Commonwealth. Challenge yourself to make a difference and help those in need. Join the Virginia State Police as a civilian employee.
Applications, resumes and/or cover letters will only be accepted online through the Virginia Department of Human Resource Management’s website.
- Completed job applications must be received by 11:59 p.m. of the close date listed on the position.
- All correspondence should be addressed to Ms. Victoria D. Williams, Human Resources Deputy Director.
- Questions concerning employment opportunities can be emailed.
- The Virginia State Police is firmly committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion. Females and minorities are encouraged to apply.
Please click on a specific job posting for its closing dates and additional requirements. The jobs listed below are posted from newest to oldest.
Information Security Officer – Operations
The Virginia State Police (VSP) is seeking to hire an Information Security Officer – Operations in our Information Security Office at our Administrative Headquarters in North Chesterfield, Virginia. The successful candidate will manage information security architecture and security posture that provides protection of the Agency’s information assets; perform infrastructure and risk management on the security architecture and systems; implement information security architecture strategies, objectives, and security controls and infrastructure; develop, review, and update infrastructure and security architecture procedures; perform System and Event Management (SIEM) and incident response activities; develop, configure, and deploy SIEM tool for incident response, threat management, and alerting of incident and suspicious activities; ensure all systems off-load audit records to a different system every 30 days; reviews and analyze daily information system audit records and events using alerts and dashboards; document and review rationale for Agency-specific application auditable events that are adequate to support after-the-fact investigations of security incidents on annual basis; report infrastructure related security incidents to Virginia Information Technology Agency (VITA) for investigation; perform security-related configuration and change management activities; identify and review the Agency’s minimum hardware configurations on an annual basis; review and revise all VSP and VITA security configuration settings to ensure compliance with security requirements using Center for Internet Security (CIS) Security Suite/IT Security hardening guidelines on annual basis and/or environmental changes; coordinate a review/approve active functions, ports, protocols, and services for applicability to the Agency’s business requirements on annual basis or as environmental changes; and participate in continuity planning activities. See DHRM job listing for more details.
The Virginia State Police (VSP) is seeking to hire an Accountant Senior – AP in our Property and Finance Division at State Police Headquarters in North Chesterfield, Virginia. The successful candidate will serve as a team member in the Accounts Payable Unit, which is responsible for auditing and processing payments in excess of $100,000,000 annually ensuring compliance with Commonwealth Accounting Policies and Procedures (CAPP) Manual, Department’s internal written policy, and Prompt Pay Act; analyze expenditures to ensure proper application of policies and procedures along with generally accepted accounting principles; research and analyze escalated vendor issues or unresolved outstanding invoice issues; liaison with vendors and internal staff to ensure fuel purchases and deliveries are not adversely impacted; review expenditure documents and perform complex analysis of expenditures and obligations; and serve as the Program Administrator overseeing the Individual Liability Travel Card Program. See DHRM job listing for more details.
The Virginia State Police (VSP) is seeking to hire an Agency Management Analyst Senior in our Criminal Justice Information Services Division at our Administrative Headquarters in North Chesterfield, Virginia. The successful candidate will function as the business administrator and analyst for the License Plate Recognition data collection and will coordinate with the Information Technology Division (IT) concerning the Data Warehouse, enhancements, and support. Limited travel would be required to local law enforcement agency’s locations to facilitate training. See DHRM job listing for more details.
The Virginia State Police (VSP) is seeking to hire Secretary Senior in our Safety Division Area No. 61 Office in Richmond, Virginia. The successful candidate will lead all administrative support functions for the office and provide clerical support for the Area Commander, Sergeants, and Troopers; perform a variety of administrative and operational support tasks, including preparing official forms and applications, maintaining schedules, entering data into internal systems, and coordinating special projects and assignments; monitor and maintain records; review, generate, and maintain a log of reports; and process mail, maintain supply inventory, and oversee administrative, personnel, and inspection files. See DHRM job listing for more details.
The Virginia State Police (VSP) is seeking to hire an Accountant in our Property and Finance Division at State Police Headquarters in North Chesterfield, Virginia. The successful candidate will perform general accounting activities with emphasis in Accounts Receivable in accordance with Commonwealth of Virginia and Agency Accounting Policies and Procedures; prepare billings and maintain the files for Department Vehicle Crashes; analyze vehicle crash accounts receivable and reconciles financial data within accounting systems; and testify as expert witness for the Office of the Attorney General’s (OAG) concerning court hearing procedure for cases related to VSP’s Accounts Receivable cases. See DHRM job listing for more details.
The Virginia State Police (VSP) is seeking to hire a Program Support Technician Senior in our Criminal Justice Information Services Division at our Administrative Headquarters in North Chesterfield, Virginia. The successful candidate will conduct legal research, inquiries, and analysis by compiling Sex Offender and Crimes Against Minors Registry documentation on sex offender registrations/re-registrations for testimonial evidence for custodian of record and commonwealth attorneys ensuring compliance with Sections 9.1-900 through 9.1-918, Code of Virginia. See DHRM job listing for more details.
Calling all 17 1/2 to 19-year-olds who want to become a Virginia State Trooper! The Virginia State Police is hiring future State Troopers through our expanded Pathway to Trooper Program. This program is reserved for individuals who want to become a Virginia State Trooper but are not old enough (applicants must be at least 21 years of age by their Trooper Basic Academy Session graduation date). If this appeals to you, this program is the opportunity of a lifetime! The Virginia State Police will hire qualified candidates, provide best-in-class training and experiences, and prepare you to become a Virginia State Trooper.
Earn while you learn! The Virginia State Police has partnered with Southside Virginia Community College to provide you an associate degree in Administration of Justice to be awarded upon graduation from a future Trooper Basic Academy Session. This associate degree program will be completed entirely online and time for your coursework completion will be provided to you while you work at VSP. See DHRM job listing for more details.
Program Support Technician Senior
The Virginia State Police (VSP) is seeking to hire a Program Support Technician Senior in our Office of Legal Affairs at State Police Headquarters in North Chesterfield, Virginia. The successful candidate will analyze and process documents, audio, and video files in response to Subpoena Duces Tecums, Discovery, Virginia Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) requests, and Government requests in accordance with Virginia law and by applying statutorily appropriate redactions. See DHRM job listing for more details.
The Virginia State Police (VSP) is seeking to hire a Payroll Transaction Specialist in our Human Resources Division (HR) Division at State Police Headquarters in North Chesterfield, Virginia. The successful candidate will serve as a liaison and coordinate payroll, salary and benefits activities with HR, Property and Finance (P&F), and Payroll Services Bureau (PSB) to include tracking, researching and resolving timekeeping, payroll and benefits issues and transactions, and ensuring compliance with processing and required deadlines. See DHRM job listing for more details.
Equipment Repair Technician Install (Wage No Benefits)
The Virginia State Police (VSP) is seeking to hire an Equipment Repair Technician Trainee for an entry-level position working in the Installation Facility in our Property and Finance Division at our Administrative Headquarters, in North Chesterfield, Virginia. The Equipment Repair Technician Trainee is assigned to a 12-month training program to learn processes and procedures related to the installation, removal, and repair of police, communications and other electronic equipment in VSP vehicles. The trainee will also learn to service and repair motor vehicles during the training program. Specific areas of training center on how to diagnose, repair and service a variety of vehicles; to calibrate speedometers and remove components and equipment from wrecked/surplus vehicles, to equip new vehicles by installing police, communications and other electronic equipment, to repair and refurbish police, communications and other electronic equipment for installation in other vehicles, to tow disabled and wrecked vehicles using a rollback carrier, to assist with keeping the facility clean and orderly, to run errands and perform other related tasks as assigned by the supervisor. See DHRM job listing for more details.
The Virginia State Police (VSP) is seeking to hire a Financial Analyst II – GL in our Property and Finance Division at State Police Headquarters in North Chesterfield, Virginia. The successful candidate will be responsible for the accuracy of the Department’s general ledger by analyzing financial transactions, performing trends analyses, and recommending specific actions for quick resolution of general ledger issues; is responsible for maintaining complete audit trail of all fiscal transactions in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and the Department of Accounts’ (DOA) Comptroller’s Directives; and completes the Department’s reconciliation of expenditures, revenue, payroll, and journal reports and submits to DOA reports in accordance with the State Comptroller’s Directive. See DHRM job listing for more details.
Payroll Transaction Specialist
The Virginia State Police (VSP) is seeking to hire a Payroll Transaction Specialist in our Property & Finance (P&F) Division at State Police Headquarters in North Chesterfield, Virginia. The successful candidate will perform a variety of accounting duties in the preparation, processing, and maintenance of payroll, salary, and benefit calculations by analyzing and updating payroll and benefit data on a scheduled and ad hoc basis. Coordinates and cross trains with Property and Finance (P&F), Human Resources (HR) and Payroll Services Bureau (PSB) time and benefits staff to research and resolve timekeeping, payroll, and benefit issues while ensuring compliance with processing and other required deadlines are met. See DHRM job listing for more details.
The Virginia State Police (VSP) is seeking to hire an Intelligence Analyst Senior in our Virginia Fusion Center (VFC) at our Administrative Headquarters in North Chesterfield, Virginia. The successful candidate will research, evaluation, and dissemination of cyber intelligence information to support prevention and response efforts for cyber-crime; conduct analysis of multi-faceted data in order to show methods, trends, and patterns relating to cyber-crime; serve in support of significant responsibilities of the VFC Cyber Intelligence Team as defined in the COV Cyber Response Annex; provide cyber intelligence support to investigations; compile reports and projects relating to cyber intelligence criminal activity on the aforementioned topics as needed; provide assistance for special projects in the Fusion Center as needed; and will strive to look at the use of technology; to include internet exploitation and cell phone technology. See DHRM job listing for more details.
The Virginia State Police (VSP) is seeking to hire a Program Support Technician in our Criminal Justice Information Services Division (CJIS) at State Police Headquarters in North Chesterfield, Virginia. The successful candidate will perform analysis of mental health related forms and treatment orders in compliance with §18.2-308.1:2, §18.2-308.1:3, §18.2-308.1:1 or §18.2-308.1:3 of the Code of Virginia; perform computer format procedures to modify and update criminal records; research and analyze court disposition records that contain erroneous and incomplete information; process forms and resolve data discrepancies; and automate records, archive source documents, and supports procedural updates to maintain data integrity within the CJIS/Central Criminal Records Exchange (CCRE) system. See DHRM job listing for more details.
The Virginia State Police (VSP) is seeking to hire a First Sergeant Attorney in our Office of Legal Affairs at our Administrative Headquarters in North Chesterfield, Virginia. The successful candidate provide legal advice to the executive staff of the Agency and limited legal advice to the Superintendent of State Police and Bureau Directors when needed; conduct legal research and prepare legal summaries; maintain current up to date knowledge of legal developments and to pass this knowledge on to employees through teaching at Basic and in-service schools, preparing manuals and discussing issues with VSP employees; prepare legislative and policy proposals; review memorandums of understanding; serve as a Department liaison on committees; and serve as liaison to the Attorney General’s Office for both criminal and civil issues affecting VSP. See DHRM job listing for more details.
Challenge yourself to make a difference and help those in need. Join the Virginia State Police as a Sworn Employee. The Virginia State Police is recruiting qualified applicants who want to promote highway safety, serve and protect their community, increase community involvement and partnership, keep Virginia safe by enforcing the laws of the Commonwealth, and attend one of the finest Law Enforcement Training Academies in the United States. We are actively seeking professional individuals with a desire to represent and serve the Commonwealth of Virginia. See DHRM job listing for more details.
We are currently offering a $5,000 hiring bonus, with an additional $5,000 offered to eligible candidates who accept an assignment within Division 1 in Central Virginia, Division 5 in Tidewater, Division 7 in Northern Virginia, or who are willing to accept assignment anywhere in Virginia.
State Police Trooper – Lateral
The Virginia State Police is recruiting qualified pre-certified Virginia law enforcement patrol officers who want to promote highway safety, serve and protect their community, increase community involvement and partnership, keep Virginia safe by enforcing the laws of the Commonwealth, and attend one of the finest Law Enforcement Training Academies in the United States. We are actively seeking professional individuals with a desire to represent and serve the Commonwealth of Virginia. See DHRM job listing for more details.
The Virginia State Police is currently offering a $5,000 hiring bonus upon graduation from our Academy and the successful completion of the Field Training Officer (FTO) phase.
The Virginia State Police is recruiting qualified applicants who want to promote highway safety, serve and protect their community, increase community involvement and partnership, and keep Virginia safe by enforcing the laws of the Commonwealth. We are actively seeking professional individuals with a desire to represent and serve the Commonwealth of Virginia. See DHRM job listing for more details.
The Virginia State Police is currently offering a $5,000 signing bonus for those applicants who are successfully rehired and pass their probationary period. The $5,000 recruitment bonus will be paid out after the successful completion of the probationary period and is subject to taxes.
EMPLOYEE BENEFITS
As a Virginia state employee, your benefits represent a significant component of the compensation package; their value adds another one-third to your salary! They also provide important protection for employees and their family in the case of illness or injury. Learn more on our Benefits page.
AUTOMATIC DISQUALIFIERS FOR CIVILIAN EMPLOYMENT
The Department conducts a comprehensive background investigation and reviews an applicant’s suitability for employment on a case-by-case basis, considering the totality of the information discovered.
- Any felony conviction (at any age).
- Any illegal use of any controlled substance (illegal drug) listed in Schedule I or Schedule II of Title 54.1 of the Code of Virginia in the past five years or the illegal use of any controlled substance listed in Schedule I or Schedule II more than twice in the past 10 years. The use of any hallucinogenic substance such as LSD, PCP, or Psilocybin at any time in the past 10 years.
- Illegal sale of any drug or narcotic at any time in your life.
- A conviction of driving under the influence in the past five years, or more than one conviction of driving under the influence in the applicant’s lifetime, if the position requires the operation of Virginia State Police vehicles.
- Active revocation or suspension of driving privileges in any state, if the position requires the operation of Virginia State Police vehicles.
- Any conviction that required registration on any Sex Offender Registry.
- Falsification of application with intent to conceal or mislead.
- Documented untruthfulness during applicant process.
Dress Code, Tattoo, and Body Modification Policy
All Civilian Employees must abide by the following policies:
Hair
Hair should always be kept clean and neat. Hair shall be of a natural shade and have no unnatural tones or colors. Spray-on substances producing an unnatural color or glitter are prohibited. Attention should also be paid to all aspects of personal grooming.
Tattoos
Tattoos on the head, face, nose, eyebrows, neck, or tongue shall be covered at all times while on duty, including during training, by utilizing commercially available cosmetics or fabric covers made for the purpose of covering tattoos. If commercial products are used, they must be of the same skin-tone color as the employee and be neutral in appearance. This policy applies whenever an employee is representing the Department in an official capacity regardless of whether on duty or not.
Employees who routinely interact directly with the public as part of their normal job duties shall cover tattoos on all other parts of the body while on duty by utilizing clothing, cosmetics, or fabric covers made for the purpose of covering tattoos. If cosmetics or fabric covers are used, they must be of the same skin-tone color as the employee and be neutral in appearance. This policy applies whenever an employee is representing the Department in any official capacity regardless of whether on duty or not.
Body Modifications
Body modifications visible while on duty are prohibited. Body modifications include, but are not limited to:
- tongue splitting or bifurcation;
- complete or trans-dermal implantation of any objects other than hair replacement;
- abnormal shaping of the ears, eyes, or nose;
- gauging or gradually increasing the radius of a surgically induced opening in the flesh in areas such as the ear lobes or lips;
- abnormal filing of the teeth; and
- branding or scarification.
Body modifications shall not include those procedures medically necessitated by illness, deformity or injury, when performed by a licensed medical professional.
Jewelry
- Jewelry, if worn by civilian employees, must present a professional appearance.
- Employees who routinely interact with the public as a part of their normal job duties may wear no more than two earrings in each earlobe and are prohibited from attaching, affixing, or displaying objects, articles, jewelry, or ornamentation to or through the nose, tongue, or any exposed body part (including when visible through clothing) while on duty.
Marijuana Policy
All Department employees are prohibited from possessing, buying, selling, using, or growing marijuana unless it is part of the employee’s official law enforcement duties.
