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Virginia Certified Officer Process
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PHASE 1
Submit online application
Interview with Command Staff
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PHASE 2
Department Interview
Personal History Statement
Conditional Offer
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PHASE 3
Interview with Background Investigator
Background Investigation
Psychological Evaluation
Medical Exam
Final Approval of Employment
Option 5
OUT OF STATE LATERAL PROGRAM
Virgina’s out of state lateral program is an expedited program for out of state officers to obtain a Virginia DCJS Law Enforcement Certification.
Candidate Eligibility Requirements
Three years continuous law enforcement experience
Currently employed by a law enforcement agency or separated for no more than 24 months
In good standing with current/previous agency
Academy Training
Six weeks of classroom, firearms, driving, and defensive tactics instruction.
Testing Standards
70% Minimum Firearms Proficiency
Graded Examinations
Timed MEVO Driving Courses