Police Officer Recruit
About the role
The Fredericksburg Police Department will conduct written and physical agility tests for the position of full-time police officer on the following dates:
- Saturday July 11th, 2026, at 8.00am
- Saturday July 25th, 2026, at 8.00am
- Saturday August 15th, 2026, at 8.00am
- Saturday September 15th, 2026, at 8.00am
Responsibilities
You are not permitted to attend testing unless your registration is confirmed. Register for testing by contacting Sgt. Velasco and providing your name, address and telephone number. If you are hired, you will attend the October 2026 Law Enforcement Basic class at the Rappahannock Regional Criminal Justice Academy.
Testing for candidates can also form an eligibility list for future vacancies.
Requirements
Day of Testing: Be Punctual
You will not be accepted after the scheduled testing time.
Testing will be held at the Fredericksburg Police Department, 2200 Cowan Boulevard, Fredericksburg, VA 22401.
Be Prepared
Review testing materials/videos on website.
Bring your valid driver’s license.
All other testing materials will be provided.
Bring water and snacks.
Dress Appropriately
Arrive at the testing site in fitness attire and athletic shoes.
All other testing materials will be provided.
Qualifications
- 21 years of age by graduation of academy
- United States Citizen
- Possess a valid driver’s license
- High School Diploma or GED
- One year of work experience involving public contact
- No more than two moving violations within previous 24 months
- No record of convictions within previous 60 months for DUI, eluding, leaving the scene of an accident or vehicular manslaughter
- No record of 2nd or subsequent DUI
- No current or previous revocations of suspension of license within previous 60 months due to a moving violation
- Not have been convicted of or pleaded guilty or no contest to a felony or any offense that would be a felony if committed in the Commonwealth of Virginia
- Not have been convicted of or pled guilty or no contest to a Class 1 or 2 misdemeanor involving moral turpitude or any offense that would be any misdemeanor involving moral turpitude, including but not limited to petit larceny under 18.2-96, or any offense involving moral turpitude that would be a misdemeanor if committed in the Commonwealth of Virginia
- Not have been convicted of or pled guilty or no contest to any misdemeanor sex offense in the Commonwealth of Virginia, another state, or the United States, including but not limited to sexual battery under 18.2-67.4 or consensual sexual intercourse with a minor 15 or older under clause (ii) of 18.2-371
- Not have been convicted of or pled guilty or no contest to domestic assault under 18.2-57.2, or any offense that would be domestic assault under the laws of another state or the United States
- Undergo a background investigation including fingerprint-based criminal history records inquiries to both the CCRE and FBI
- Undergo a physical examination, subsequent to a conditional offer of employment
- Not have produced a positive result on a pre-employment drug screening
Benefits
The City offers a competitive benefits package that includes: medical, vision, and dental coverage, paid leave, paid training, and participation in the Virginia Retirement System.
Pay
$64,000 starting salary
Schedule
Full-Time | 40 Hours/Week
Skills
None specified
Benefits
Comprehensive benefits package including medical, vision, and dental coverage, paid leave, paid training, and participation in the Virginia Retirement System.
Skills
None specified
Benefits
Comprehensive benefits package including medical, vision, and dental coverage, paid leave, paid training, and participation in the Virginia Retirement System.
Why Join Our Team?
A Career with Purpose
Join a dynamic team where collaboration, creativity, and professional growth are valued, and where you can make a meaningful impact every day.
Minimum Qualifications
- 21 years of age by graduation of academy
- United States Citizen
- Possess a valid driver’s license
- High School Diploma or GED
- One year of work experience involving public contact
- No more than two moving violations within previous 24 months
- No record of convictions within previous 60 months for DUI, eluding, leaving the scene of an accident or vehicular manslaughter
- No record of 2nd or subsequent DUI
- No current or previous revocations of suspension of license within previous 60 months due to a moving violation
- Not have been convicted of or pleaded guilty or no contest to a felony or any offense that would be a felony if committed in the Commonwealth of Virginia
- Not have been convicted of or pled guilty or no contest to a Class 1 or 2 misdemeanor involving moral turpitude or any offense that would be any misdemeanor involving moral turpitude, including but not limited to petit larceny under 18.2-96, or any offense involving moral turpitude that would be a misdemeanor if committed in the Commonwealth of Virginia
- Not have been convicted of or pled guilty or no contest to any misdemeanor sex offense in the Commonwealth of Virginia, another state, or the United States, including but not limited to sexual battery under 18.2-67.4 or consensual sexual intercourse with a minor 15 or older under clause (ii) of 18.2-371
- Not have been convicted of or pled guilty or no contest to domestic assault under 18.2-57.2, or any offense that would be domestic assault under the laws of another state or the United States
- Undergo a background investigation including fingerprint-based criminal history records inquiries to both the CCRE and FBI
- Undergo a physical examination, subsequent to a conditional offer of employment
- Not have produced a positive result on a pre-employment drug screening
How to Apply
Apply online: www.fredericksburgva.gov/careers
Contact: Sergeant Adrian Velasco
Phone: 540-654-5716
Email: avelasco@pd.fredericksburgva.gov
Email correspondence is preferred.
The City of Fredericksburg is an Equal Opportunity Employer.