Opportunities.
If you have the desire to protect and the heart to serve, look no further than Henrico Police.
We are proud to be one of 39 agencies worldwide, one of 25 in the United States, and one of four in Virginia to be Tri-Arc accredited through CALEA. We seek applicants who value honor, professionalism, commitment, compassion and accountability. If selected for a position with Henrico Police Division, you would become a member of one of the most respected and professional law enforcement agencies in the nation.
About the Job
As a Henrico Police Officer, no one day is like another.
Every day brings something new – a new set of challenges, people and opportunities. Not to worry, though. Once you’ve completed our extensive Basic Training Academy and Field Training, you will be prepared and equipped to respond.
Patrol officers provide 24-hour uniformed response to calls for service, routine and directed patrol activities, vehicular crash investigation, traffic and criminal law enforcement, intelligence-led policing projects, and the preliminary investigation of certain criminal offenses.
In discharging these responsibilities, the police officer must exercise sound judgment in emergencies and must apply his/her knowledge of policing techniques and practices and federal, state, and local laws while protecting lives and property.
Duties may include but are not limited to: patrol specific area in a police vehicle; arrest, process, and escort of prisoners to jail; issue summonses and warnings for traffic violations; maintain crowd and traffic control as needed; properly prepare and present court cases; administer first aid treatment as needed; investigate suspicious activities, drug and narcotic offenses, and other criminal activities; and a variety of other law enforcement work as assigned.
Wages and Benefits.
Henrico Police is committed to providing one of the highest starting salaries in the region.
STARTING SALARY: $64,038 (effective July 1, 2025)
Employment Benefits:
What sets Henrico apart:
- Four Days On/Four Days Off Permanent Schedule
- Paid Basic Training Academy
- Paid Parental Leave
- Paid Fitness & Wellness Time
- Tuition Reimbursement and Educational leave
- Personally-Assigned Take Home Car
As well as:
- Paid Sick, Annual and Military
- Earn/accrue over 5 weeks vacation
- Medical, Dental and Life Insurance
- Long/Short Term Disability and Workers Compensation Insurance
- Credit Union
- Uniforms/Leather Gear/Weapons Provided
- Career Development Program
- Personally-Assigned Laptop Computer and Cell Phone
- Liberal Retirement Plan (50/25)
- LEOS Retirement Supplement
Qualifications and Disqualifiers.
To maintain a highly qualified, professional complement, Henrico Police prides itself on employing individuals of the highest caliber – those who exceed our stringent standards. This ensures the Division exemplifies integrity, character and respect in its service to residents of Henrico County.
Basic Qualifications:
- Must be 21 years of age by academy graduation date.
- High School Graduate/GED.
- Must possess a valid Virginia Operator’s License by date of hire.
- Must be a United States Citizen to participate in applicant process.
- Vision minimum 20/100 correctable to 20/40 in both eyes.
- Must be able to pass a series of color blindness tests.
No application for the position of police officer will be considered if there is an indication of any of the following:
- Conviction of any felony.
- Illegal use of any Schedule I, II, or III drugs.
- Marijuana use from the date of application
- Criminal activity, which is of a serious nature, reflects moral turpitude, or indicates a tendency to disregard the law.
- Conviction of a domestic assault.
- An extensive history of traffic violations (accumulation of no more than 6 penalty points within the past 12 months).
- Continual or unexplained poor financial responsibilities.
An applicant may be eliminated from further consideration, on a case by case basis, for any of the following reasons:
- Unlawful use of anabolic steroids.
- Conviction of DUI or DUI-related offense.
- Substance abuse (legal or illegal substances).
- Commission of undetected crimes of a serious or repetitive nature.
- Any use of marijuana or THC products after the date of application (regardless of whether such products are considered legal at the time and place of use)
- Any behavior that would bring discredit to the Henrico County Police Division.
Although individuals with minimum qualifications may apply, only those with the greatest job–related experience, education, qualifications and brightest background history will be selected.
Career Path.
Specialized Units
While we have many career patrol officers (that’s police speak for officers who devote their careers to the Patrol Bureau), you’re not limited to patrol. Henrico Police is a progressive agency with many specialized units and teams. Once you’ve served as a patrol officer for a minimum of two years, you’ll have the option to expand your skill set and explore other areas of interest in our specialized units.
Metro Aviation Unit
Three jurisdictions, Henrico, Richmond, and Chesterfield, share the financial and operational responsibilities of the Metro Aviation Unit. These specially trained officers are FAA licensed pilots. The unit performs extradition transports, aerial surveillance for foot and vehicle pursuits, traffic control, drug interdiction, and provide an aerial perspective for fires, accident scenes and disaster damage.
Motor Unit
Motor Unit Officers conduct traffic safety operations, speed enforcement and provide escorts for visiting dignitaries and funeral processions. These officers also provide support with traffic crash investigations, school crossing assignments, calls for service, parking enforcement, and with community programs and events.
Marine Patrol Unit
The primary responsibility of our Marine Patrol Unit is Homeland Security to the Port of Richmond, James River Channel, and other critical maritime infrastructures in Henrico County. Additionally, Marine Patrol Officers ensure the safety of our waterways through enforcement efforts and offer rapid response to water related crimes, accidents, injuries and hazards.
K-9 Unit
Our K-9 Unit consists of sworn police officers and their canine partners, specially trained in human tracking and drug and bomb detection. Each K-9 Officer is also a handler, meaning they train and care for their canine partner. K-9 Officers work closely with their canine partners to enforce laws and apprehend criminals.
Animal Protection Unit
Our Animal Protection Unit enforces state and county wildlife and domestic animal codes, documents rabies exposures; tracks and controls dangerous and vicious dogs; disposes of sick, dangerous, and unwanted animals; provides public education programs; conducts quarterly low-cost rabies clinics; and serves in a police capacity in support of the Patrol Bureau when necessary.
Criminal Investigations Section
Our Criminal Investigations Section is comprised of many specialized units. Units include the Fugitive Apprehension Team, General Investigations, Violent Crimes, Robbery, Task Force, Special Victims, Forensics, Digital Forensics, Cyber Crime and Polygraph. The majority of detectives work in this section of the Division.
