Top 33 Police Jobs in Colonial Heights Va

Dispatcher or Dispatcher Trainee
Department of State Police —Colonial Heights, VA
- $52,651 - $75,300 a year
- Weekends as needed
- Computer literacy
- Writing skills
- English
- Opportunities for advancement
2d
Police Officer (Entry Level)
City of Hopewell, VA —Hopewell, VA
- $58,334.33 a year
- Full-time
- Computer literacy
- Residential
- High school diploma or GED
Police Officer Recruit
City of Colonial Heights, VA —Colonial Heights, VA
- $56,585 a year
- Full-time
- Pass drug screening
- High school diploma or GED
- Driver's License
- Health savings account
- Paid holidays
Police Officer (Certified)
City of Colonial Heights, VA —Colonial Heights, VA
- $58,000 - $66,624 a year
- Full-time
- Pass drug screening
- Mid-level
- 3 years
- Health savings account
- Paid holidays
Police Wellness Coordinator
Chesterfield County, VA —Chesterfield, VA
- $68,851 - $92,947 a year
- Weekends as needed
- Mid-level
- 3 years
- Bachelor's degree
7d
Police Officer 1 Recruit
City of Richmond, VA —Richmond, VA
- $63,360 a year
- Full-time
- Writing skills
- Basic math
- English
- Tuition reimbursement
- Referral program
Police Officer (part-time)
Richard Bland College —Prince George, VA
- $36 an hour
- Part-time
- CPR Certification
- BLS Certification
- Pass drug screening
Deputy Sheriff
Chesterfield County, VA —Chesterfield, VA
- From $56,741 a year
- 12 hour shift
- Background check
- 18 years or older
- Clean driving record
Supervisory Police Officer
US Defense Logistics Agency —Richmond, VA
- $79,548 - $103,406 a year
- Online Application
- Writing skills
- Pass drug screening
- Driver's License
10d
Richmond, VA Police
Legends Global —Richmond, VA
- Part-time
- Entry level
Police Officer (Certified)
Prince George County, VA —Prince George, VA
- Online Application
- Mid-level
- High school diploma or GED
- 21 years or older
- Health savings account
- Disability insurance
Police Officer - School Resource Officer (part-time)
Chesterfield County, VA —Chesterfield, VA
- $54 an hour
- Part-time
- School experience
- Pass drug screening
- Mid-level
7d
Executive Secretary
Department of State Police —North Chesterfield, VA
- $48,247 - $68,373 a year
- Full-time
- Computer literacy
- Writing skills
- Basic math
- Opportunities for advancement
3d
Deputy Sheriff - Law Enforcement
Dinwiddie County —Dinwiddie, VA
- From $57,580 a year
- Full-time
- Mid-level
3d
Police Officer - Lateral
City of Richmond, VA —Richmond, VA
- $62,982.40 - $115,211.20 a year
- Full-time
- Writing skills
- Basic math
- English
- Tuition reimbursement
- Referral program
Police Officer - Mental Health Consumer Support (part-time)
Chesterfield County, VA —Chesterfield, VA
- $54 an hour
- Part-time
- Customer service
- Pass drug screening
- Mid-level
7d
Police Officer - Campus Resource Officer (part-time)
Chesterfield County, VA —Chesterfield, VA
- $54 an hour
- Part-time
- Pass drug screening
- Mid-level
- High school diploma or GED
7d
Master Fingerprint Technician
Department of State Police —North Chesterfield, VA
- $50,531 - $104,896 a year
- Full-time
- Writing skills
- Mid-level
- Office
- Opportunities for advancement
2d
Police Officer (DCJS Certified)
City of Hopewell, VA —Hopewell, VA
- $58,334.33 - $68,645.99 a year
- Full-time
- Computer literacy
- Mid-level
- Residential
Off Duty Police Officer - St. Francis Medical Center - PRN
Bon Secours —Midlothian, VA
- $40 - $60 an hour
- PRN
- Microsoft Word
- Hospital
- BLS Certification
- Health savings account
- Disability insurance

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Dispatcher or Dispatcher Trainee

Department of State Police -
Colonial Heights, VA

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Job Details

Full-time
$52,651 - $75,300 a year
2 days ago

Benefits

Opportunities for advancement

Qualifications

Computer operation
Customer communication
Writing skills
Copy machines
English
High school diploma or GED
Records management
Fax machines
Desktop applications
Data entry
Dispatch record maintenance
Productivity software
Faxing
Customer service problem-solving

Full Job Description

5108718

Colonial Heights, Virginia, United States, 23834

Department of State Police

Public Safety

Full-Time (Salaried)

Closing at: Aug 7 2026 - 23:55 EDT

Department of State Police

Title: Dispatcher or Dispatcher Trainee DSP00387

State Role Title: Emergency Coordinator II

Hiring Range: Dispatcher Trainees will start at $52,651. $57,917 to $75,300 for Dispatchers and salary is Negotiable and Commensurate with Experience.

Pay Band: 3 or 4

Agency: Department of State Police

Location: S. Chesterfield, Virginia

Agency Website: vsp.virginia.gov

Recruitment Type: Agency Employee Only - A

Job Duties

Candidates with prior dispatching training and experience may be hired as a Dispatcher (Emergency Coordinator II), and the salary offered will be commensurate with experience.
Candidates with limited experience are hired as a Dispatcher Trainee (Emergency Coordinator I - pay-band 3, $52,651). After satisfactory completion of the Dispatcher Trainee Training Curriculum, employees will progress to a Dispatcher (Emergency Coordinator II - pay-band 4) and will receive a 10% salary increase.
Experienced candidates who are not placed in a trainee status are not eligible for the 10% salary increase.

About the Position:

The Virginia State Police (VSP) is seeking to hire a Dispatcher or Dispatcher Trainee at the Division I Headquarters in Colonial Heights, Virginia. The job duties for this position include but are not limited to:

Performing work within a specific geographical area by sending and receiving information and by sending emergency assistance or service equipment as required assisting law enforcement personnel or the public.
Aiding law enforcement personnel, emergency personnel, the public, and the media.
Operating a variety of equipment.
Maintaining various logs and records of activities.
Accessing information through several systems including Computer Aided Dispatch (CAD), Virginia Criminal Information Network (VCIN), National Crime Information Center (NCIC), National Law Enforcement Telecommunications System (NLETS) and other databases.
May work rotating shifts and is considered essential personnel.

About the Agency:

At the Virginia State Police, we are more than just a law enforcement organization — we’re a united team of problem‑solvers, protectors, and public servants shaping the future of the Commonwealth. Every role here strengthens our mission to preserve life, protect the vulnerable, and enhance safety while upholding civil liberties throughout Virginia.

When you join VSP, your skills create real impact across every community we serve. Our culture is built on being selfless, engaged, and aware, and we succeed through timely, purposeful action; clear communication; personal accountability; and continuous improvement — together.
We prioritize the readiness and well‑being of all our people, entrusting decision‑making to those closest to the challenge and supporting one another with kind, direct feedback that helps us grow. At VSP, you will find meaningful work, real opportunities for advancement, and a supportive culture grounded in service, purpose, and the belief that we are One Mission. One Team. One VSP.

If you’re ready to make a difference and be part of something larger than yourself, your next career starts here.

Minimum Qualifications

Knowledge of:

Operating standard office equipment such as fax and copy machines.

Skill in:

Operating computers.
Using Microsoft Office software applications.
Data entry.
Problem solving.
Customer service.

Ability to:

Effectively communicate with the public.
Work in a high pressure, high stress environment.
Exercise resourcefulness and sound judgement under stress and multitask.
Manage complaints/compliments, directing to appropriate supervision.
Enter/record information into automated systems and keep records and logs updated.
Communicate effectively orally and in writing in English.
Be flexible, work effectively independently and as a member of a team.
Work holidays, weekends and rotating shifts.
Successfully complete required training within six (6) months from hire.
Must be able to become Virginia Criminal Information Network (VCIN) certified which requires either United States citizenship or a lawful permanent resident of the United States and eligible for naturalization.
May work rotating shifts and is considered essential personnel.
Graduation from high school or equivalent.

Additional Considerations

N/A

Special Instructions

You will be provided a confirmation of receipt when your application and/or résumé is submitted successfully. Please refer to “Your Application” in your account to check the status of your application for this position.

Elements of the selection process include the screening of application(s); the interviewing of qualified candidate(s), to include pre-employment testing, a presentation and/or a work sample, if applicable; salary negotiation(s) if applicable; a background investigation; and a medical evaluation if applicable. The anticipated duration of the pre-employment process is determined by the successful completion of the above items.

Applications, cover letters and/or resumes shall only be accepted on-line through the PageUp recruitment management system at https://jobs.virginia.gov and must be received by 11:55 P. M. on August 7, 2026. Please limit resumes to four pages and cover letters to one page. Any additional attachments received in excess of this will not be considered.
PageUp provides confirmation of receipt of your application, resume and/or cover letter submitted successfully. Please refer to your PageUp account to check the status of your application for this position. For questions, please contact the Talent Acquisition & Employee Relations Section of the Human Resources Division at [email protected].

It is the policy of the Department of State Police (the Department) that all aspects of human resource management be conducted without regard to race (or traits historically associated with race including hair texture, hair type, and protective hairstyles such as braids, locks, and twists); sex; color; national origin; religion; sexual orientation; gender identity or expression; age; veteran status; political affiliation; disability; genetic information; and pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions.

This policy shall be adhered to in all aspects of Departmental employment practices. It does not permit the lowering of bona fide job requirements, performance criteria, or qualifications to give preference to any state employee or applicant for state employment based on the above prohibitions.

REASONABLE ACCOMMODATIONS ARE AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST

In support of the Commonwealth’s commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their AHP Letter (formerly COD) provided by the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS), or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Service-Connected Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation, if applicable, to DARS/DBVI to get their AHP Letter. Requesting an AHP Letter can be found at AHP Letter or by calling DARS at 800-552-5019.

Note: Applicants who received a Certificate of Disability from DARS or DBVI dated between April 1, 2022- February 29, 2024, can still use that COD as applicable documentation for the Alternative Hiring Process.

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police jobs in colonial heights va

Dispatcher or Dispatcher Trainee

Police Officer (Entry Level)

Police Officer Recruit

Police Officer (Certified)

Police Wellness Coordinator

Police Officer 1 Recruit

Police Officer (part-time)

Deputy Sheriff

Supervisory Police Officer

Richmond, VA Police

Police Officer (Certified)

Police Officer - School Resource Officer (part-time)

Executive Secretary

Deputy Sheriff - Law Enforcement

Police Officer - Lateral

Police Officer - Mental Health Consumer Support (part-time)

Police Officer - Campus Resource Officer (part-time)

Master Fingerprint Technician

Police Officer (DCJS Certified)

Off Duty Police Officer - St. Francis Medical Center - PRN

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