POLICE OFFICER - Arlington County

The pay ranges listed above are effective June 30, 2024.

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.
 
 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.