Police Officer Requirements – Virginia
Minimum Requirements to be a Police Officer in Virginia
Age applicant must be at least eighteen (18) years of age
Education High School Diploma or G.E.D
Citizenship US Citizen
Other Requirements:
- Valid driver’s license
- Complete a physical examination
- Undergo Criminal history check
- Take a drug test
- Submit to literacy testing, psychological testing or other screening devices
- Sign an agreement attesting that all information provided as part of the application process is true and correct
- Comply with all field training or on the job training requirements
- Driver training and firearms training may be attended for completion of training requirements in those academies that require the applicant to have a law enforcement agency sponsoring the individual.
- Qualify with the firearm carried in the performance of duty