A certified applicant is an applicant with prior law enforcement experience as a Department of Criminal Justice Services certified officer in the Commonwealth of Virginia. The written test can be waived for lateral-entry applicants.

A non-certified applicant is applicant with no prior law enforcement experience or certifications through the Department of Criminal Justice Services, or someone who has been inactive from law enforcement for an extended period of time.

The Town of Culpeper utilizes an online application process. If you have questions or need assistance, please contact the Human Resources Department at (540) 829-8290.

The Town of Culpeper is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age and disability in employment or the provision of services. The Town of Culpeper also supports the Americans with Disabilities Act by making reasonable accommodations for persons with disabilities, so that they may participate in job interviewing, services or employment offered by the Town.

Current Job Opportunities/On-line Application

The Culpeper Police Department is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applications are placed into a pool for selection. Police officer candidates must meet the following minimum qualifications:

• Must be a U.S. citizen

• Must be 21 years of age upon completion of the criminal justice academy

• Must be a high school graduate or equivalent

• Must have a satisfactory service record and have not been dishonorably discharged, if prior military service

• Must not have ever been convicted of any felony or serious misdemeanor

• Must be able to complete the physical fitness requirements

• Valid driver’s license before or by date of hire; driving history should not demonstrate a pattern of irresponsible, and/or unsafe driving habits regardless of current point assessments

As part of the Culpeper Police Department entry police officer application process, a written exam will be administered. No law enforcement knowledge is required for this exam.

On the day of the test, applicants must bring a valid driver’s license and Social Security Card. Also accepted but not required are any educational diplomas/degrees, certifications/licenses, marriage certificate, divorce decree, etc. for copying and inclusion with background investigation information.

On the date of the exam, a Town of Culpeper Human Resource Department representative will provide an oral presentation about the Culpeper Police Department, the application process, and test policy and procedure. A pre-employment screening checklist will also be completed by all applicants.

All police officer applicants must successfully complete an agility course as part of the application process. This test will only be administered after the applicant has successful completed the written examination and signed the Department’s waiver and release document.

The agility course is a 150-yard obstacle course containing 8 bona fide job-related physical skills that do not require prior training to perform. The course must be completed in under 1:40.00 minutes. Prior to beginning this test, applicants are advised of the testing policy, given a demonstration of the course, and a warm up session held. Applicants are given two opportunities on the test date to successfully complete the course.

Once the Human Resource (HR) department informs applicants in writing of the testing date, failure to contact the Department about their inability to attend their test date and not showing up for the test, constitutes an applicant being declared inactive. Inactive applicants would have to re-submit an application to re-enter the selection process. If the applicant informs the Department of his/her absence in advance, the applicant may be re-scheduled at the next available date.

If an applicant is unable to successfully pass the written test on the first attempt, the applicant is declared inactive. Inactive applicants whom do not pass the test on the first attempt may elect to re-take the written test by initiating contact with the Department within one year of taking the first written examination.

If an applicant is unable to successfully pass the written test on the second attempt, the applicant is declared inactive and will not be considered for selection for three years, whereas then they are eligible to re-apply with the Department.