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  • Police Officer Trainee - $47,000 during our 6-month academy and increases to $51,500 after graduation. (Next academy starts October 2nd, 2023)
  • Police Officer (VA Experienced Officer)  - $51,500 - $67,572 based on up to 14 years of previous experience!
  • Police Officer (Out-of-State Lateral) - $51,500 - $67,572 based on up to 14 years of previous experience!
  • DoD Skillbridge *Active Duty Military Only - Attend our academy while still being paid by the military!


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  1. Wed May 31

    Guest Speaker @ Chesapeake Career Center (Students Only) Senior Police Officer Duprée Foster, the Master Police Recruiter, will be leading this informative s...
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  2. Wed May 31

    Guest Speaker @ Chesapeake Career Center (Students Only) Senior Police Officer Duprée Foster, the Master Police Recruiter, will be leading this informative s...
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Are You Professional Enough & Do You Care Enough?

Serve "The City that Cares." Join the Chesapeake Police Department!

Do You Have What It Takes?

A deep sense of integrity, determination, stamina, intelligence, dedication to protecting the public, and the desire to make a difference in the lives of many are just the beginning.

We are looking for men and women who thrive on challenges and pride themselves in serving others, and are willing to work hard to learn the necessary skills for this challenging but critical role. Becoming a police officer can be a tough, demanding, and unpredictable job, but it is also one of the most rewarding positions you will ever have. Every day that you wear your uniform and badge, you will be making the City of Chesapeake a safer and better place to live for you, your family, your friends, and your neighbors. Nothing is more valuable than that.

  1. Basic Qualifications

Basic Qualifications

Here are some of the basic eligibility requirements for Police Officer and Police Officer Trainee candidates:

  • Must be a United States citizen.
  • Must be at least 21 years of age upon graduation from the academy (may apply at 20+ years of age).
  • Must have a high school diploma or GED certificate.
  • Must possess a valid driver's license.

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  1. Automatic Disqualifying Factors
  1. Salaries & Benefits
  1. Internal Specialty Assignments
  1. How to Apply
  1. Physical Ability Test
  1. Phases of the Hiring Process
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    Officer Duprée Foster

    Master Police Recruiter

  2. Sgt. Jason Banks

    Supervisor - Background Investigations Unit

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Are You Professional Enough & Do You Care Enough?

Serve "The City that Cares." Join the Chesapeake Police Department!


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