WE ARE CURRENTLY HIRING for our 85th Basic Police Academy – This application process closes Monday, August 11, 2025, with a tentative hire date of January 26, 2026.

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WE ARE CURRENTLY HIRING for our Modified Police Academy (for already-certified Law Enforcement Officers) – The application process closes Monday, August 11, 2025, with a tentative hire date of January 26, 2026.

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  • Henrico Police uniform, badge and patch.

JOIN HENRICO POLICE

Besides being able to work with talented people to help our amazing community, the starting salary for our new police recruits will increase to $64,038 effective July 1, 2025!

Becoming a Henrico Police Officer comes with many benefits – full health insurance coverage, paid time off, tuition reimbursement, paid fitness and wellness time, and a personally-assigned take-home car – just to name a few.

We are proud to be able to offer such competitive compensation for the important work our officers do, and we want more people to join our team!

*VA DCJS and Out-of-State certified police officers may be eligible for a higher salary depending upon experience.

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