Testing for Police Officer

About the role

The Fredericksburg Police Department seeks candidates for the position of full-time police officer. The starting salary is $60,000.

Day of Testing

- Testing will be held at the Fredericksburg Police Department, 2200 Cowan Boulevard, Fredericksburg, VA 22401. - Be punctual. You will not be accepted after the scheduled testing time. - Bring your valid driver’s license and water and snacks. - Dress appropriately. Arrive at the testing site in fitness attire and athletic shoes. - Unauthorized items are not permitted. Leave backpacks, bags, cell phones, smart watches, or other electronic devices that access the internet in your vehicle.

Waivers

Already a Virginia DCJS-certified Law Enforcement Officer? Enrolled in the Pre-Employment Program at RRCJA? Have a Bachelor’s Degree? Have military service? Contact Sergeant Shepherd directly on your next steps. These individuals are waived from the written portion of this testing.

The Selection Process

The entire selection process includes: - Written exam - Physical agility and LawFit® testing - Verification of previous work performance and driving history - Polygraph examination - Psychological examination - Background investigation - Police Ride-Along - Senior Panel oral review board - Interview with the Chief of Police - Medical exam

LawFit® Fitness Test

The LawFit® fitness test includes: - One repetition of maximum weight bench press - One minute maximum sit-ups - Sit & Reach - Maximum pull-ups (pull-downs are not permitted) to exhaustion - Maximum push-ups to exhaustion - 1.5 mile run - Obstacle course in 1 minutes 36 seconds or less

Minimum Requirements

- 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

Contact Information

For further questions, please contact: Sergeant Adrian Velasco 540-654-5716 [email protected] Email correspondence is preferred. City of Fredericksburg Human Resources Department 715 Princess Anne Street, Room 217 Fredericksburg, VA 22401 [email protected]