Police Officer I
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.