A background investigation is separate and distinct from a state or local criminal record check. It must include other inquiries into the person's life, such as LInX (separate from the criminal record check), reference checks,
Yes, but you must petition each Circuit Court in each jurisdiction requesting Special Conservator of the Peace authority separately.
No. The courts decide the jurisdiction and scope of powers they grant to each individual.
No. All fees are non-refundable.
First, you will need to register with DCJS. Once DCJS sends you a temporary registration letter making you eligible to seek appointment, you must then petition the Circuit Court for appointment. The temporary registration letter only allows an individual to become eligible to seek appointment. Once the individual files their appointment order with the department, the department will send a final registration letter and a photo identification card will be issued.
You seek appointment in the jurisdiction where you will be providing Special Conservator of the Peace Services.
No. You can begin the registration process and take training without previously being a SCOP, however you must be employed by an authorized applicant pursuant to 19.2-13 (A).
Jurisdictions are decided by the Circuit Court where you are petitioning.
The compulsory minimum entry-level training hour requirement by category, excluding examinations, practical exercises and range qualification, shall be:
The compulsory minimum in-service training hour requirement by category, excluding examinations, practical exercises and range qualification, for a Special Conservator of the Peace shall be 8 hours.
Yes. All individuals must take some training to become registered. However, you may qualify for a partial exemption. The partial exemption application (PSS_WA), fee and documentation must be submitted before a partial exemption will be granted. The amount of training waived depends on your training and/or experience.
