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Why Chesapeake?

Join us at the forefront of community service and protection! At the Chesapeake Police Department, we’re not just looking for employees—we’re seeking passionate individuals committed to making a real difference. As a Chesapeake Police Officer, you’ll have experiences where every day presents new challenges and opportunities for personal and professional growth.

core values

Community Service

Providing professional police services for the benefit and betterment of the community.

INTEGRITY

Adhering to high ethical principles and doing what is legally and morally right.

 

PROFESSIONALISM

Maintaining a clear sense of commitment through compliance with department policies and adhering to the Law Enforcement Code of Ethics.

 

RESPECT

Being polite and courteous and treating all members of the community with dignity and fairness.

 

SALARY RANGE AND TOP STEP INCENTIVES

      • Sworn salaries range from $51,150-$83,841 dependent on experience and position
      • Sworn Officers receive a $600 annual stipend for possessing any Associates Degree OR
      • $1000 annual stipend for possessing any Bachelors Degree
      • $50 minimum hourly pay for Off-Duty events
      • Paid Annual Leave (up to 288 hours per year)
      • Paid Sick Leave (up to 96 hours per year)
      • Virginia Retirement System Plan 
      • Deferred Compensation
      • Health, Vision, Dental insurance
      • Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account
      • Medical Care Flexible Spending Account
      • Health Savings Account
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INTERNAL SPECIALTY UNITS

One of the notable aspects of the Chesapeake Police Department is the diversity of our career paths. The  department has numerous specialty units that include:

    • Auto Theft Unit
    • Automated Fingerprint Identification System
    • Court Liaison
    • Crash Reconstruction Unit
    • Crime Prevention Unit
    • Crimes Against Persons Unit
    • Crimes Against Property Unit
    • Criminal Investigations Unit
    • Crisis Negotiations Team
    • Economic Crime Unit
    • Ethics and Conduct Unit
    • Honor Guard Unit
    • Intelligence
    • K-9 Patrol Unit
    • Marine Patrol Unit
    • Polygraph Unit
    • Motor Carrier Unit
    • Motorcycle Unit 
    • Police Explorer Post
    • Polygraph Unit
    • Property and Evidence Unit
    • Uniform Patrol 
    • Special Victims Unit
    • School Resource Officer
    • Special Weapons and Tactics Team (SWAT)
    • Standards and Research Unit
    • >Traffic Enforcement Unit
    • Training Academy
    • Underwater Search and Recovery Team
    • Uniform, Equipment, and Fleet Unit
    • Vice and Narcotics Section
    • Warrant Unit
    • Career Development Program
    • Senior Police Officer
    • Master Police Officer
    • Field Training Officer

     

  • Career Development Program:

      • Senior Police Officer
      • Master Police Officer
      • And more!
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WE'RE HIRING

Take care of your family by joining the Chesapeake Police Department!

Join a strong team of talented professionals dedicated to promoting safety within the city. In partnership with the community and other city agencies, we deliver fair, impartial, and professional police services.
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Frequently asked Questions

  • Must be a United States Citizen
  • Must be at least 21 years of age by academy graduation
  • At least 20 years of age to apply
  • Must have a high school diploma or G.E.D. certificate
  • Must possess a valid driver’s license in accordance with city driving standards.
  • Disqualifiers are based on state law, department and city policies, and special certification restrictions. 
  • More than two convictions involving any moving violation within the last 12 months. 
  • Convictions that indicate the valid driver’s license is/was denied, suspended, or revoked during the past two years for any reason other than failure to pay fines or other non-drug or alcohol-related administrative reason(s). 
  • Drug or alcohol-related driving convictions within the past three years.
  • More than one conviction of reckless driving or driving 20 or more miles over the speed limit within the past three years. 
  • Convictions that are so egregious that they could be deemed negligent in the City’s duties to the public may be addressed separately through the City’s Disciplinary Policy or may result in disqualification of an applicant, intern, or volunteer. The date of conviction and anticipated date of hire will be used when determining eligibility under this policy.
  • Convicted of, plead guilty to, or no contest to any felony.
  • Convicted of, plead guilty to, or no contest to a misdemeanor involving acts of moral turpitude (i.e. lying, cheating, and stealing).
  • Convicted of, plead guilty to, or no contest to a misdemeanor sex offense. • Convicted of, plead guilty to, or no contest to domestic assault.
  • Conviction of possession, manufacture, and/or distribution of illegal drugs, excluding possession of marijuana or any cannabis derivative. 
  • Use of Cocaine, LSD, PCP, or any type of hallucinogenic drug in the last five years, unless the candidate (i) has successfully completed a supervised drug rehabilitation program, or (ii) is participating in a supervised drug rehabilitation program and is no longer engaging in the illegal use of drugs. Proof of successful completion of or active participation in a supervised drug rehabilitation program must be furnished to the Police Department.
  • Dishonorable discharge, Bad conduct/Misconduct discharge, and Other than Honorable discharges from military service. General and Uncharacterized discharges from military service will be evaluated on a case-by-case basis. 
  • Untruthfulness or the withholding of pertinent information during any phase of the application process (e.g. application, interview, paperwork etc.). 
  • Cheating on any examination or testing associated with the process.
  • Your salary would start on the date of hire, typically the first day of the academy or a few weeks sooner if you are eligible to be hired before the academy starts. Benefits may start within 30 days or so from your date of hire.
  • Yes, ride-alongs are encouraged! You may request to do a ride-along in person at the Public Safety Building (Police Headquarters) located at 304 Albemarle Drive; Chesapeake, VA 23322
  • Or contact our Recruiter: [email protected] 
  • The process may take four to twelve months. This time varies greatly, based on when you specifically apply in relation to the start of the next academy that you may be eligible to attend.
  • The hiring process is the same for all applicants however, certified law enforcement officers wishing to be hired as a Certified Police Officer only complete our Physical Ability Course during the Physical Ability Testing and are required to submit additional training, evaluation, and certification documentation. You may be hired quicker than applicants who may have to wait for the next full academy session.
  • VIRGINIA Certified Law Enforcement Officers, selected to be hired as Certified Police Officers, once hired, typically spend approximately two (2) weeks at our academy followed by a modified field training period. Certified In-state and Out-of-state Police Officer applicants are evaluated on a case-by-case basis. Contact our Recruiter for further details. Email: [email protected]
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The Chesapeake Police Department continues to uphold its mission. In partnership with the community and other city agencies, to promote safety within the city through the delivery of fair, impartial, and professional police services in the City of Chesapeake Virginia.

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