Form W-2 at a glance
What it is: Form W-2 is the Application for Exemption from Virginia Compulsory Minimum Training Standards, from the Virginia Department of Criminal Justice Services.
Where and when to file: Submit within 30 days of employment. Submit to: Department of Criminal Justice Services, 1100 Bank Street, 12th Floor, Richmond, VA 23219.
Employing Agency and Applicants must complete Parts A, B, D, E, F on both sides of this application.
A filled-in Form W-2 example: a sheriff's office applies for a new deputy
How to fill out Form W-2, box by box
A. IDENTIFICATION
In A. IDENTIFICATION, enter the Applicant's Name (Last, First, Middle Initial), Social Security Number, Title or Rank, Date of Birth, Employment Date and Employing Department.
B. TYPE OF EXEMPTION
In B. TYPE OF EXEMPTION, check one: Law Enforcement Officer, Dispatcher, Court Security/Process Server, Jailor or Custodial Officer, or Corrections Officer, Department of Corrections.
Complete sections D, E, F on page 2.
D. FORMER EMPLOYMENT
In D. FORMER EMPLOYMENT, list all previous employment as a criminal justice officer/dispatcher starting with the most recent, with the EMPLOYER, BEGIN DATE, END DATE and POSITION.
E. TRAINING
In E. TRAINING, list all criminal justice basic (ENTRY-LEVEL) courses completed, with the NAME OF BASIC COURSE, COMPLETION DATE and ACADEMY ATTENDED.
F. CERTIFICATION
In F. CERTIFICATION, the applicant signs next to Signature of Applicant: "I certify that the preceding statements are true and correct."
The Agency Administrator signs and dates next to Signature of Agency Administrator: "I certify that the above statements are correct to the best of my knowledge."
Agency Administrator: "Based upon a thorough background investigation, I have determined that this individual has demonstrated sensitivity to cultural diversity issues during previous employment." "This individual meets the standards set forth in §9.1-116 of the Code of Virginia." "I request an exemption for the compulsory minimum training as designated for the above named employee." Yes No.
A Form 21 or Form 31, as applicable, has been previously submitted or is attached. Yes No.
Enter the Name of contact person, E-mail address, Phone No. and FAX No.
Common questions about Form W-2
Is there a deadline?
Submit within 30 days of employment.
Where do I file it?
Submit to: Department of Criminal Justice Services, 1100 Bank Street, 12th Floor, Richmond, VA 23219.
Sources
[1] Application for Exemption from Virginia Compulsory Minimum Training Standards (Form W-2, June 2012), Virginia Department of Criminal Justice Services (the Official source link on this page).