Police Officer

$15,000 Sign-on Bonus and paid Pre-Academy Recruit Training* 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. About the Department 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. Responsibilities Act to enforce criminal laws, traffic regulations and maintain public order. Patrol designated area utilizing police vehicle or other means. Conduct criminal and vehicle accident investigations. Effect arrest and testify in court. Use modern methods and practices of criminal investigation and identification. Know departmental rules and regulations. Know the geography of the county. Skillfully use firearms. Effectively communicate with persons of all ages and walks of life. Remember names, faces, and details. Comprehend and execute complex oral and written directions. Exercise good judgment in stressful situations. Maintain good physical condition. Maintain keen sense of observation. Maintain a high level of ethical standards. Demonstrate integrity at all times. Patrol an assigned area by car or foot to maintain law and order. Respond to emergencies directed by mobile display terminal, radio, or telephone. Use radio and computer-aided dispatch equipment. Take appropriate action in emergency situations in accordance with the Department's Standard Operating Procedures and training. Investigate unusual or suspicious conditions, traffic crashes, or incidents. Respond to various types of alarms. Make arrests and maintain custody of those arrested. Interview suspects. Give testimony in court on actions taken during arrests and investigations in criminal matters. Prepare reports on investigations, offenses, arrests, and activities using computer-based programs. Administer first aid to injured persons and other employees as a first responder. Investigate a wide variety of criminal offenses. Respond to crime scenes, accident scenes and other traumatic events that involve death or serious physical injury. Participate in investigations of serious crimes; act as evidence collector/technician; fully investigate crimes not forwarded to a detective. Identify and preserve evidence at minor crime scenes. Identify and secure major crime scenes and maintain crime scene logs. Participate in specialized vice and alcoholic beverage violation investigations and raids; ascertain information or secure evidence for the arrest of suspects; search for and apprehend criminal offenders. Train newly sworn officers in daily performance of their duties. Perform public relations duties such as instructing citizens in crime prevention and personal safety techniques, and attend community events. Build and maintain relationships with residents and businesses located in assigned Police Service Area. Transport mental health clients to mental health facilities for treatment. Duty Schedule Day shift: 5:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Evening shift: 1:30 p.m. – 1:00 a.m. Midnight shift: 7:30 p.m. – 7:00 a.m. Workdays alternate weekly: 1st week Monday, Tuesday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday; 2nd week Wednesday and Thursday. Incumbents are considered emergency essential services personnel required to report on their scheduled day or may be called back to work if a manmade or natural disaster or emergency arises. Academy Training Academy Training is primarily Monday – Friday 7:00 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. Salary will be determined within pay grade based upon relevant preferred qualifications such as prior law enforcement experience, college degree, military experience, foreign language proficiency and prior participation in the Fairfax County Police Department’s Public Safety Apprentice program or Police Cadet programs. Minimum Qualifications 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. 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 in a foreign language or American Sign Language; proficiency level to be evaluated. Certificates and Licenses Required 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. Special Requirements Must be a citizen of the United States (or a permanent resident alien with an application for naturalization filed and pending). Must be 20 years old, or within 180 days of 21st birthday at the time of academy start date, or currently a Police Cadet within 180 days of 21st birthday. 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 from the time of appointment. 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. Physical Requirements Applicants must complete a comprehensive medical examination, including drug testing and a vision standard not worse than 20/200 after at least three months of consistent use of soft contact lenses. Must be able to perform essential job functions (reasonable accommodation may be made on a case-by-case basis). Selection Procedure Successful completion of all background requirements and final interview with the Personnel Resources Division Commander or his designee. Additional Information Fairfax County is home to a highly diverse population, with a significant number of residents speaking languages other than English at home. We encourage candidates who are bilingual in English and another language to apply for this opportunity. Application Notes Please review your supplemental questionnaire responses for completeness and accuracy prior to submission. Do not assume that negative information in your background will result in your disqualification. However, intentionally providing false or incomplete information may be a basis for disqualification. Equal Employment Opportunity Fairfax County Government prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions, age, marital status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetics, political affiliation, or military status in the recruitment, selection, and hiring of its workforce. Reasonable accommodations are available to persons with disabilities during application and interview processes per the Americans with Disabilities Act. TTY View phone number on click.appcast.io. EEO/AA/TTY. #J-18808-Ljbffr