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Virginia State Police
Hiring process, pay research and preparation guide.
What we have researched
- Published academy trainee annual base
- $62,100/year
Researched hiring process & preparation
Minimum requirements
Not yet researched separately. Confirm eligibility and disqualifiers in the current employer announcement.
Lateral entry
Separate lateral requirements and training arrangements need confirmation.
Recruiting contact
VSP trooper recruiting
Trooper@vsp.virginia.gov804-674-2075Hiring outline
- Complete the recruiting questionnaire; a recruitment trooper discusses the appropriate pathway.
- Complete sworn pre-employment screening, including background investigation and polygraph. Obtain the current full phase checklist from recruiting.
Physical testing
The FAQ describes a 150-yard work-performance obstacle course; consult current event order and pass/fail rules.
Benefits
The official trooper page describes insurance, leave and retirement/savings benefits; confirm terms.
Hiring incentives
Availability and terms need confirmation.
Northern Virginia pay and lateral-entry rates differ. Do not treat later-stage or location-adjusted pay as academy base.
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Sources and review dates by topic
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- Minimum requirements: Separate source check not recorded
- Lateral entry: Separate source check not recorded
- Hiring process: Separate source check not recorded
- Physical testing: Separate source check not recorded
- Pay: Separate source check not recorded
- Recruiting contact: Separate source check not recorded
- Benefits: Separate source check not recorded
- Incentives: Separate source check not recorded
Official recruiting resources
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What salary information is available for Virginia State Police?
Published academy trainee annual base: $62,100/year. Confirm current rates and your eligible step with the employer.
What hiring process does Virginia State Police describe?
Complete the recruiting questionnaire; a recruitment trooper discusses the appropriate pathway. Complete sworn pre-employment screening, including background investigation and polygraph. Obtain the current full phase checklist from recruiting.
What physical testing information is available for Virginia State Police?
The FAQ describes a 150-yard work-performance obstacle course; consult current event order and pass/fail rules.
What benefits information is available for Virginia State Police?
The official trooper page describes insurance, leave and retirement/savings benefits; confirm terms.
Is Virginia State Police hiring now?
Current hiring status and application deadlines are not verified. A recruiting page alone does not confirm an opening. Use the employer’s current announcement before applying.
When was this Virginia State Police research reviewed?
This partial profile was reviewed 2026-10-20. That is not a vacancy verification date, and reading this page does not refresh the underlying research.
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