Police Officer I

Fairfax, VA
Fairfax County Police Department

Salary
$56,697.06 – $96,971.47 Annually

$15,000 Sign-on BONUS*

The Fairfax County Police Department (FCPD) is looking for individuals
to join our team to provide law enforcement and public safety services to the community in Fairfax County.
* This position includes a signing bonus for fully qualified new county employees in the amount of $15,000. 

Illustrative Duties

(The illustrative duties listed in this specification are representative of the class but are not an all-inclusive list. A complete list of position duties and unique physical requirements can be found in the position job description.)

  • Patrols an assigned area of the county by car or foot to maintain law and order;
  • Responds to emergencies as directed by mobile display terminal, radio, or telephone;
  • Investigates unusual or suspicious conditions, traffic accidents, or incidents;
  • Makes arrests and maintains custody of those arrested;
  • Interviews suspects;
  • Testifies in court;
  • Prepares reports on investigations, offenses, arrests, and activities;
  • Investigates a wide variety of criminal offenses, including larceny, auto theft, and fraud;
  • Participates in investigations of rape and homicide;
  • 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.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Any combination of education, experience, and training equivalent to:
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 the time of appointment.
By the end of the probationary period, must obtain the following:
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.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

  • Associate or higher degree, or at least 60 credit hours towards a degree, from an accredited university or college.
  • Prior law enforcement or military experience.
  • Current law enforcement officer certification in the Commonwealth of Virginia.
  • Professional working proficiency, or higher, in a foreign language or American Sign Language. Proficiency level to be evaluated.