Police Officer

Salary: $71,864.62 – $129,058.59 Annually

Closing Date: 12/25/2026

Position Summary:

The FCPD is comprised of employees and volunteers who possess the highest standards of ethics and integrity which creates the foundation of our ability to deliver a variety of essential police services to protect and serve all members of our community. Our department provides ethical leadership by engagement with the community to; prevent and fight crime, improve the culture of safety at work and in the community, which preserves the sanctity of all human life, and keeps pace with urbanization. Fairfax County possesses a stellar reputation nationally as the safest jurisdiction of our size among the top fifty major cities. We accomplish this through robust partnerships with all members of our uniquely diverse community.

Essential Functions:

• Patrols an assigned area by car or foot to maintain law and order;
• Responds to emergencies as directed by mobile display terminal, radio, or telephone;
• Uses radio and computer-aided dispatch equipment;
• Takes appropriate action in emergency situations in accordance with the Department’s Standard Operating Procedures and training;
• Investigates unusual or suspicious conditions, traffic crashes, or incidents;
• Responds to various types of alarms;
• Makes arrests and maintains custody of those arrested;
• Interviews suspects;
• Gives testimony in court on actions taken during arrests and investigations in criminal matters;
• Prepares reports on investigations, offenses, arrests, and activities using computer-based programs;
• Administers first aid to injured persons and other employees as a first responder;
• Investigates a wide variety of criminal offenses;
• Responds to crime scenes, accident scenes and other traumatic events that involve death or serious physical injury;
• Responds to and participates in investigations of serious crimes; acts as evidence collector/technician; fully investigates crimes not forwarded to a detective;
• Identifies and preserves evidence at minor crime scenes;
• Identifies and secures major crime scenes and maintains crime scene logs;
• As assigned, participates in specialized vice and alcoholic beverage violation investigations and raids, ascertains information or secures evidence for the arrest of suspects, and searches for and apprehends criminal offenders;
• May train newly sworn officers in the daily performance of their duties;
• Performs public relations duties such as instructing citizens in crime prevention and personal safety techniques, and attends community events;
• Builds and maintains relationships with residents and businesses located in their assigned Police Service Area;
• Transports mental health clients to mental health facilities for treatment.

Requirements:

• High school graduation or a GED issued by a state department of education.
• Successful completion of police recruit training.
• Possession of a valid motor vehicle driver’s license at time of appointment.
• Must be a citizen of the United States; (or a permanent resident alien with an application for naturalization filed and pending with the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services may be considered).
• Must be 20 years old, or within 180 days of 21st birthday at the time of academy start date, or currently a Police Cadet and within 180 days of 21st birthday at the time of academy start date.
• Must successfully complete a criminal background investigation, a polygraph examination, a psychological examination, and a physical ability test prior to appointment.
• Applicants selected must be able to obtain a Class A medical rating in the assigned medical group prior to starting work.
• Must be able to perform essential job functions (reasonable accommodation may be made on a case-by-case basis).
• Must have never committed, been involved in, or been convicted of, a felony or serious misdemeanor;
• Must be of good character and reputation;
• 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.
• Certification as a Law Enforcement Officer by the Virginia Department of Criminal Justice Services;
• Certification in the Virginia Crime Information Network (VCIN);
• Certification in firearms proficiency;
• Successful completion of Incident Command System 100;
• Successful completion of Incident Command System 700