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Arlington County requires all applicants to thoroughly complete each section of the application, including prior job responsibilities, duties, and supplemental questions. While you may attach a resume, it will not replace a completed application. Incomplete applications will not be considered. Job Description
NEW SALARY EFFECTIVE JULY 1, 2025: $72,013.50 - $112,339.50
Important Notice
Arlington County requires all applicants to thoroughly complete each section of the application, including prior job responsibilities, duties, and supplemental questions. While you may attach a resume, it will not replace a completed application. Incomplete applications will not be considered.
If you have any questions regarding the application process, or have any difficulty submitting your application, please reach out to acpdrecruiting@arlingtonva.us
The Arlington County Police Department (ACPD) is seeking qualified Police Officers to join our team of over 460 employees who serve a diverse and engaged community by upholding the core principles of the department. ACPD welcomes motivated and service minded individuals who are committed to lifelong learning and who will uphold the values and core principles of the department. Our recruits perform responsible and challenging duties associated with community-based policing and include response to both emergency and non-emergency calls for service, preliminary criminal investigations, and special event planning.
Learn more about a career as a Police Officer with Arlington County .
Responsibilities
Joining our team as a law enforcement officer has unique benefits and provides challenging opportunities:
Work in an engaged and diverse urban community and tourist destination just five miles from the heart of the nation's capital, in one of the most densely populated counties in the state of Virginia Join one of our specialized divisions or units such as the K9 unit, motorcycle unit, tactical operations units such as SWAT and crisis negotiation, community and business outreach units, honor guard, and bicycle patrol Serve in a wide variety of areas such as patrol, special and tactical operations, community engagement, investigations, training, and recruitment to help move the department forward in it's three key initiatives Participate in additional training opportunities to advance your career and achieve goals as professional law enforcement officer Collaborate with other regional, state, and federal law enforcement agencies who are dedicated to ensuring the safety of our community and region Work a 15-day fixed shift as a patrol officer, with two weekends off per month Earn additional pay for certifications and other specialty areas
All Arlington County Police Officers are eligible for County government employee benefits that includes health, dental, vacation and sick leave, commuter transportation subsidies, tuition reimbursement, as well as a generous retirement plan specifically for uniformed public safety officers.
Qualifications
Minimum Requirements
To participate in the Police Officer recruitment process, all candidates must meet the following requirements:
Education: Applicants must have completed at least 60 semester hours, or 90 quarter hours, of course work at an accredited college or university, with some exceptions as detailed below. Age: Applicants must be at least 20 years and 6 months of age at time of application. Other Requirements: Other additional and special minimum requirements may apply. Click here to view other requirements.
Education Requirement Substitutions
Prior law enforcement or military experience may substitute for the education requirement under the following conditions:
Law enforcement experience: One year of experience as a full time sworn law enforcement officer with a recognized local, state, or federal law enforcement agency. To be eligible for this substitution, candidates must have graduated from an accredited law enforcement academy, and this experience must be gained post-academy.
Military experience: Two years of full time, continuous, active-duty experience with the United States Military. To be eligible for this substitution, candidates must have received, or are eligible to receive, an honorable discharge.
Special Requirements
Selection Process: There is a multi-stage selection process to determine applicant eligibility to become an Arlington County Police Officer. A candidate must pass each stage of the selection process to be considered eligible for hire. These stages include:
Screening for minimum qualifications; Written examination; Character/background investigation including photographing and fingerprinting; Panel interview; Polygraph examination; Stress test / Chest X-ray; Psychological evaluation; Drug testing; and Medical examination.
Additional Information
Written Examination: After you have submitted your application and it is determined that you are eligible to participate in the selection process, you will receive specific instructions by e-mail about how to schedule yourself for a written examination.
Education Requirement Substitution: To be eligible for promotion to the rank of Sergeant or above, all officers must complete 60 semester hours or 90 quarter hours of college work at an accredited college or university, regardless of prior law enforcement or military experience. If an applicant is hired using the education requirement substitutions, they will only be eligible for the ranks of Police Officer and Corporal until they have achieved 60 semester hours or 90 quarter hours of accredited college course work.
Lateral Hires: Arlington County Police Department welcomes current law enforcement officers to apply as a lateral hire. Additional information about applying as a lateral hire from another law enforcement agency can be viewed here. Seniority level
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Police Officer
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Arlington County Government Continue with Google Continue with Google 3 days ago Be among the first 25 applicants Join to apply for the
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Arlington County requires all applicants to thoroughly complete each section of the application, including prior job responsibilities, duties, and supplemental questions. While you may attach a resume, it will not replace a completed application. Incomplete applications will not be considered. Job Description
NEW SALARY EFFECTIVE JULY 1, 2025: $72,013.50 - $112,339.50
Important Notice
Arlington County requires all applicants to thoroughly complete each section of the application, including prior job responsibilities, duties, and supplemental questions. While you may attach a resume, it will not replace a completed application. Incomplete applications will not be considered.
If you have any questions regarding the application process, or have any difficulty submitting your application, please reach out to acpdrecruiting@arlingtonva.us
The Arlington County Police Department (ACPD) is seeking qualified Police Officers to join our team of over 460 employees who serve a diverse and engaged community by upholding the core principles of the department. ACPD welcomes motivated and service minded individuals who are committed to lifelong learning and who will uphold the values and core principles of the department. Our recruits perform responsible and challenging duties associated with community-based policing and include response to both emergency and non-emergency calls for service, preliminary criminal investigations, and special event planning.
Learn more about a career as a Police Officer with Arlington County .
Responsibilities
Joining our team as a law enforcement officer has unique benefits and provides challenging opportunities:
Work in an engaged and diverse urban community and tourist destination just five miles from the heart of the nation's capital, in one of the most densely populated counties in the state of Virginia Join one of our specialized divisions or units such as the K9 unit, motorcycle unit, tactical operations units such as SWAT and crisis negotiation, community and business outreach units, honor guard, and bicycle patrol Serve in a wide variety of areas such as patrol, special and tactical operations, community engagement, investigations, training, and recruitment to help move the department forward in it's three key initiatives Participate in additional training opportunities to advance your career and achieve goals as professional law enforcement officer Collaborate with other regional, state, and federal law enforcement agencies who are dedicated to ensuring the safety of our community and region Work a 15-day fixed shift as a patrol officer, with two weekends off per month Earn additional pay for certifications and other specialty areas
All Arlington County Police Officers are eligible for County government employee benefits that includes health, dental, vacation and sick leave, commuter transportation subsidies, tuition reimbursement, as well as a generous retirement plan specifically for uniformed public safety officers.
Qualifications
Minimum Requirements
To participate in the Police Officer recruitment process, all candidates must meet the following requirements:
Education: Applicants must have completed at least 60 semester hours, or 90 quarter hours, of course work at an accredited college or university, with some exceptions as detailed below. Age: Applicants must be at least 20 years and 6 months of age at time of application. Other Requirements: Other additional and special minimum requirements may apply. Click here to view other requirements.
Education Requirement Substitutions
Prior law enforcement or military experience may substitute for the education requirement under the following conditions:
Law enforcement experience: One year of experience as a full time sworn law enforcement officer with a recognized local, state, or federal law enforcement agency. To be eligible for this substitution, candidates must have graduated from an accredited law enforcement academy, and this experience must be gained post-academy.
Military experience: Two years of full time, continuous, active-duty experience with the United States Military. To be eligible for this substitution, candidates must have received, or are eligible to receive, an honorable discharge.
Special Requirements
Selection Process: There is a multi-stage selection process to determine applicant eligibility to become an Arlington County Police Officer. A candidate must pass each stage of the selection process to be considered eligible for hire. These stages include:
Screening for minimum qualifications; Written examination; Character/background investigation including photographing and fingerprinting; Panel interview; Polygraph examination; Stress test / Chest X-ray; Psychological evaluation; Drug testing; and Medical examination.
Additional Information
Written Examination: After you have submitted your application and it is determined that you are eligible to participate in the selection process, you will receive specific instructions by e-mail about how to schedule yourself for a written examination.
Education Requirement Substitution: To be eligible for promotion to the rank of Sergeant or above, all officers must complete 60 semester hours or 90 quarter hours of college work at an accredited college or university, regardless of prior law enforcement or military experience. If an applicant is hired using the education requirement substitutions, they will only be eligible for the ranks of Police Officer and Corporal until they have achieved 60 semester hours or 90 quarter hours of accredited college course work.
Lateral Hires: Arlington County Police Department welcomes current law enforcement officers to apply as a lateral hire. Additional information about applying as a lateral hire from another law enforcement agency can be viewed here. Seniority level
Seniority level Entry level Employment type
Employment type Full-time Job function
Job function Other, Information Technology, and Management Industries Government Administration Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at Arlington County Government by 2x Get notified about new Police Officer jobs in
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Washington, DC $83,362 - $142,513 6 days ago Security Officer (full-time, primarily 11:00pm-7:30am)
Washington, DC $81,552.00 - $139,419.00 1 month ago Police Officer (Entry-Level) - 50K Recruitment Incentive
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Washington, DC $81,552.00 - $139,419.00 1 month ago Arlington, VA $73,068.00 - $126,434.00 4 months ago Police Officer (Lateral/Certified) - Up to 60K Recruitment Incentive.
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