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Chief Of Police
Bedford, VA
crime prevention and improving law enforcement; Evaluates work of subordinates; Acts as deputy coordinator of emergency services; Performs related tasks as required....
2 days ago
Chief of Police
Town of Bedford - Bedford, VA
A minimum of 10 years of progressively responsible law enforcement experience is strongly preferred, some of which should be in a command level/management capacity....
3 days ago
Civilian Deputy Chief of Police/Administration (Unclassified)
City of Richmond - Richmond, VA
This position is Unclassified and serves at the will of the Appointing Authority. The City of Richmond Police Department is seeking an experienced and detail-oriented professional to fill the...
3 days ago
Police Chief
IACP - Alexandria, VA
Working with a diverse range of local, county, state, tribal, and campus law enforcement agencies, CRI-TAC enables them to enhance their organizational, public safety, crime reduction, and community...
30+ days ago

Demographic Data for Virginia

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Salary for Police Chief Jobs in Virginia

This is the average annual salary for Police Chief jobs in Virginia as reported by the BLS.

$96,944

Licensing / Certification

Required or preferred licenses and certifications for Police Chief positions.

Highest Education Level

Police Chiefs in Virginia offer the following education background
  • Master's Degree (33.8%)
  • Bachelor's Degree (32.3%)
  • Associate's Degree (10.2%)
  • High School or GED (7.9%)
  • Vocational Degree or Certification (7.5%)
  • Doctorate Degree (5.8%)
  • Some College (2.2%)
  • Some High School (0.3%)

Average Work Experience

Here's a breakdown of the number of years' experience offered by Police Chiefs in Virginia
  • None (36.7%)
  • 4-6 years (12.9%)
  • 2-4 years (11.1%)
  • 10+ years (9.7%)
  • 8-10 years (9.0%)
  • 1-2 years (8.8%)
  • 6-8 years (6.9%)
  • Less than 1 year (4.9%)

Qualifications / Skill Sets

The following top skills are often required or desired to land a Police Chief position

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