The Richmond Police Department is now accepting applications for new police recruits and lateral officers. Testing begins February 21, 2026, with additional sessions on March 11 (6 PM), March 28, and April 22 (6 PM) at the Richmond Police Training Academy, 1202 W. Graham Road.
Applicants must be U.S. citizens, at least 20 years and 3 months old, have a high school diploma or GED, and hold a valid driver’s license. The starting salary is $60,539, increasing to $62,983 after academy graduation, with full health, retirement, and leave benefits…