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Fairfax County Police Department

Entrance Examination and Applicant Screening 2008

Photo Identification Required
Fairfax County Police Headquarters, 4100 Chain Bridge Road, Fairfax VA 22030

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Police Officer: $47,094 *
* Enhanced pay consideration for prior law enforcement or military experience, college degree, and bilingual language skills.

Minimum Qualifications - Police Officer

  • Corrected 20/20 vision; normal color perception.
  • Ability to perform full range of job functions.
  • 21 years of age at date of hire.
  • High school graduate or G.E.D.
  • Valid driver’s license with good driving record.
  • Never committed, been involved in, or been convicted of a felony or serious misdemeanor. Drug history will be scrutinized.
  • Excellent character, reputation, and stable work history.

To learn more, visit our Web site: www.fairfaxcounty.gov/police

Fairfax County Police Department is an EEO employer committed to non-discrimination and to diversity in the workplace. To request reasonable accommodations, call the Personnel Resources Division at 703-246-7560 or the Fairfax County Department of Human Resources at 703-222-7314 (TTY).