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When you join the Fairfax County Police Department, you will have a career unlike any other. Officers use their training and experience to help prevent crime, conduct investigations and maintain order. Do you have what it takes to become a Fairfax County Police Officer?
- Do you have what it takes?
- What are the salary and benefits for police officers?
- What is the career development path within the Fairfax County Police Department?
- Are there any special Requirements?
- What are the elements of the application process and how long does each take to complete?
- How do I apply?
Do you have what it takes?
To be considered for employment you must meet the following standards:
- U.S. Citizen or permanent resident alien with application for naturalization filed and pending with the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services
- Uncorrected vision not worse than 20/200, provided there has been at least six months success wearing soft contact lenses. Without soft contact lenses, uncorrected vision cannot be worse than 20/100. In any case, vision must be correctable to 20/20.
- At least 21 years of age at date of appointment
- High school graduate or possess a valid G.E.D. certificate recognized by the Commonwealth of Virginia
- Possess, or be able to acquire, a valid operator’s license
- Illegal drug use will be reviewed with respect to recent use, type of drug and frequency of use.
- Never been convicted of a felony or serious misdemeanor. Involvement in past criminal activity will be assessed on a case-by-case basis.
- Good character and reputation
- Ability to perform essential job functions with or without a reasonable accommodation
- Stable work record
What are the salary and benefits for police officers?
- For information on employee benefits, see Employee Benefit Summary
- All uniforms and equipment provided by Department
- Police officer: $47,094.74 (O-17, Entry Level at Step 2)
- Police Officer First Class: $49,247.33 - 80,220.82 (O-18)
- Master Police Officer: $51,596.48 - 84,048.22 (O-19)
- Police Sergeant: $54,176.30 - 88,250.45 (O-20)
For further salary information please refer to the pay scale table for officers.
What is the career development path within the Fairfax County Police Department?
- Officers are eligible for promotion to Police Officer First Class after two years of satisfactory service.
- Promotion to Master Police Officer is a competitive process open to PFC’s with seven years of satisfactory service.
- Promotion to a supervisory position is a competitive testing process.
What are the elements of the application process and how long does each take to complete?
- Written exam- 2.5 hours
- Initial interview- ½ hour
- Polygraph- 3 hours
- Psychological exam- 8 hours
- Physical abilities test- 2 hours
- Background interview- 4 hours
- Medical exam- 4 hours
- Entire background investigation- 8-12 weeks
Are there any special requirements?
Subsequent to a conditional job offer, applicants must:
- Pass a comprehensive medical exam, including drug testing and vision standard.
- Incumbents shall not use any tobacco products on and off duty starting at the time of appointment. The incumbent must be willing to sign a Condition of Employment Agreement acknowledging the prohibition of the use of tobacco products both on and off duty.
How do I apply?
For more information contact:
- Personnel Resources Division- 703-246-7560
Fairfax County Police Department is an EEO employer committed to non-discrimination and to diversity in the workplace. To request reasonable ADA accommodations, call the Personnel Resources Division at 703-246-7560, or e-mail the Director of Recruiting and Testing at Dwight.Bower@fairfaxcounty.gov.
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