How long is a SCOP registration valid?
They are valid for 12 months. Registrations must be renewed every year to include completion of in-service training.
Special Conservator of the Peace
Are there term limits for a SCOP?
Yes. Appointments are limited up to 4 years.
Where can I obtain the required insurance for SCOP's?
You can obtain insurance from an insurance company authorized to do business in the Commonwealth of Virginia.
If I fail the drug/alcohol testing, can I request an Informal Fact Finding Conference?
Yes, you may appeal with a request for an Informal Fact Finding Conference through the Administrative Process Act.
How are results of the drug test reported to DCJS?
Each week First Lab provides the results of the drug test to DCJS.
Where do I complete the requirement for drug testing?
You must contact FirstSource Solutions at 1-800-732-3784.
What are the registration requirements for a Special Conservator of the Peace?
Each person applying for registration shall file with the department:
If I already have a firearm endorsement, do I need to retake firearms training?
If your training is within 12 months of application for a Special Conservator of the Peace registration, you will not be required to retake firearms training.
Does being registered with DCJS guarantee me an appointment as a special conservator of the peace?
No. Being registered only makes you eligible to seek appointment as a Special Conservator of the Peace. The courts have the final authority in granting appointments.
What criminal history would be a basis for denial as a Special Conservator of the Peace?
No person with a criminal conviction for a misdemeanor involving (a) moral turpitude, (b) assault and battery, (c) damage to real or personal property, (d) controlled substances or imitation controlled substances as defined in Article 1 (§ 18.2-247 et seq.) of Chapter 7 of Title 18.2, (e) prohibited sexual behavior as described in Article 7 (§ 18.2-61 et seq.) of Chapter 4 of Title 18.2, (f) firearms, or (g) any felony, shall be registered as a special conservator of the peace.