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Polygraph Examination

The Blacksburg Police Department may utilize Polygraph Examinations in the selection process as a means of verifying information on applications and background investigations.

Questions asked during the polygraph will address the following areas:

Possession of illegal drugs;
Buying and/or selling illicit drugs;
Falsifying employment application or other relevant documents;
Intentional physical, sexual, or mental abuse of others;
Crimes of moral turpitude, (lying, cheating, stealing);
Questionable areas arising during a background investigation.

Background Investigation

A thorough background investigation will be conducted on all applicants as a part of the conditional offer of employment.

Psychological Testing

Applicants must complete a psychological examination. The examination will evaluate the applicant’s ability to perform the essential job functions and his/her ability to interact with co-workers and the citizens of the community.

Medical Examination/Drug Screening

Applicants must successfully complete a medical examination. The medical examination will evaluate the applicant's ability to successfully perform the essential job functions.

Cardinal Criminal Justice Academy

All of our newly hired, non-certified, officers attend Cardinal Criminal Justice Academy in Salem, Virginia, for the Law Enforcement Basic course. This course is a 20 week non-residential program. The training will consist of:

Basic law
Investigations
Patrol techniques
Search & Seizure
Firearms
Defensive Tactics
Driver Training
Cultural Diversity
Officer survival
Arrest procedures
Evidence Collection
Daily physical training

Along with several other topics. For more information about the basic academy, visit CCJA’s website at https://www.cardinalacademy.org/Home.