Training Resources from DCJS
The Virginia Department of Criminal Justice Services, Division of Law Enforcement, has multi-faceted responsibilities, including oversight and management of training standards and regulations for the criminal justice community, training programs in public safety and homeland security, the Crime Prevention and Accreditation Programs, and the development of law enforcement policies.
This document has been developed to provide criminal justice practitioners and criminal justice agencies with information regarding the Department’s operational requirements related to statutory and regulatory mandates.
Find Virginia Criminal Justice Services Training Standards by chapters that include information such as definitions and certification requirements.
Compulsory Minimum Training Standards and Requirements
Find requirements for various roles, including law enforcement, jail officer, dispatcher, court security, corrections officer, and civil process.
Go to Field Training and On the Job Training
Performance Outcomes
Find rules relating to compulsory in-service training, which varies by roles.
See Administrative Code of Virginia
Law enforcement officers wishing to transfer from out-of-state may qualify for training waivers based on experience.
Go to Out-of-State Transfers
Explore Law Enforcement Roles and Training - Law Enforcement
crimes or accidents, and arresting criminal suspects.
Roles
- Police Officer
- Sheriff's Deputy
- State Troopers
- Conservation Police Officer
- Virginia ABC Police Officer
- School Resource Officer
- Campus Police Officer
- K-9 Handler
- Marine Police Officer
Training Requirements
State Exam
Certification
In-Service Training
Roles
- Courtroom Security Officer
- Courtroom Security Deputy
- Bailiff
- Marshal
Training Requirements
State Exam
Certification
In-Service Training
Roles
- Jail Officer
- Jail Deputy
Training Requirements
State Exam
Certification
In-Service Training
Roles
- Civil Process Deputy
Training Requirements
State Exam
Certification
In-Service Training
Roles
- Dispatcher
Training Requirements
State Exam
Certification
In-Service Training
Roles
- Provisional Instructor
- Juvenile Corrections Officer
- Non-Custodial Employees of Dept. of Corrections
Training Requirements
State Exam
Certification
In-Service Training
For all forms related to the Division of Law Enforcement, go to DCJS Forms.
Auxiliary Police Officer Training
Used by agencies to document auxiliary basic law enforcement training completed in-house for Level II police officers
Used by agencies to document auxiliary basic law enforcement training completed in-house for Level III police officers
Used by agencies to report auxiliary basic law enforcement training completed in-house
Field Training and On-the-Job Training
Used by agencies to report the completion of law enforcement officer field training
Used by agencies to report the completion of civil process officer field training
Used by agencies to report the completion of court security officer field training
Used by agencies to report the completion of dispatcher on-the-job training
Used by agencies to report the completion of jail deputy and jail officer field training
Training Extensions, Waivers and Exemptions
Used by agencies to request an extension to complete instructor recertification training or annual firearms qualifications
Used by agencies to request an extension for more time to complete basic or in-service training
Used by agencies to request a waiver of some or all of the compulsory minimum training standards hiring standards for a criminal justice officer
In-Service Training, Partial Credits and Transfers
Used by agencies for general information on requesting partial in-service credit for training held outside of a certified training academy
Used by agencies to request partial in-service credit for relevant training received out-of-state
Used by agencies to request partial in-service credit for relevant conference training received out-of-state
Used by not-for-profit training vendors to request pre-approved partial in-service credit for trainings held outside of a certified criminal justice agency or academy
Used to request partial in-service credit for completion of a college course
Used by college course coordinators/professors to provide the required supplemental documentation attesting that the officer completed the course
Download or log in to Training and Certification Electronic Records (TRACER) to review and check for accuracy of information for personnel.
Find out more about the policy-making body responsible to the Board for effecting provisions of the Virginia Code related to training standards.
Field Services provides statewide services to criminal justice agencies and criminal justice training academies to increase quality and ensure compliance with DCJS training directives.
Start here to find standards, requirements, and other information pertaining to academies.