Important Information about Police and Fire Department Employment

• Fire Fighter Applicants
• Police Officer Applicants

Fire Applicants

Fire Entrance Exam Info:

The next exam has not yet been scheduled. Please check back for updates.

Please notify the Fire Department directly of any change in your contact information (757-382-6297/6497). In addition, please keep your contact information updated in CLICK.

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• Eligibility Requirements to Participate in the Firefighter Entrance Exam


• Fire Department Homepage

Police Applicants

Police Entrance Process Info:

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Police Officer (Certified, Lateral Transfer)

Police Officer Trainee (An applicant who is not VA DCJS Basic Law Enforcement Certified)</td>

 Please review the CPD employment webpage for further details:

Police Department Employment Webpage

If you have questions in regards to the Police Department's hiring process, please contact the recruiter by phone: 757-382-1536, Text: 757-647-8458 or Email: CPDrecruiting@cityofchesapeake.net.

If you need assistance filling out the online application please call Human Resources at 757-382-6492. 

Please note: The Department of Human Resources must be given 48 hours advance notice of any "reasonable accommodations" necessary for testing and/or interviews. Reasonable Accommodation Request forms are available in the Department of Human Resources. EOE