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Position InformationThe 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 areasAll 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.Selection CriteriaMinimum 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 RequirementsSelection 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* Medical examinationAdditional InformationWritten 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.Applicants who have questions or need assistance with the application may telephone (703) ###-#### or visit the Human Resources Department. Our staff will be happy to work with you to enter your application into the system. Public access computers are available at all County Libraries, and in the Human Resources Department.The examination process for this position may include: (1) training and experience evaluation; (2) written and oral examination; (3) personal interview; (4) performance test/work sample; and/or (5) physical examination.Applicants with disabilities may request reasonable accommodation during the application or selection process. Please call the ADA Coordinator at 703-###-#### (voice) or email ...@arlingtonva.us.Eligibility for Arlington County Government employee benefits depends on your position type (permanent or temporary) and your status (full-time or part-time).More detailed information on benefits and conditions of employment is available on the Arlington County Human Resources Department website: www.arlingtonva.us/pers.Permanent, Full-Time AppointmentsAll jobs are permanent, full-time appointments unless otherwise stated in the announcement. The following benefits are available:Paid Leave: Vacation leave is earned at the rate of five hours biweekly. Leave accrual increases gradually until eight hours of leave are earned biweekly for twelve or more years of service. Sick leave is earned at the rate of four hours biweekly. Paid parental and family leave benefits are also offered. Leave is pro-rated for part-time employees.Holidays: There are eleven paid fixed holidays each year, as well as two floating holidays. Initial allotment of floating holidays may vary based on when you are hired.Health and Dental Insurance: Four group health insurance plans are offered - a health maintenance organization, two plans with in-network only coverage, and a high-deductible plan with in and out-of-network coveerage, along with a Health Savings Account (HSA). Group dental insurance is also offered, with two options for coverage. The County pays a significant portion of the premium for these plans for employees and their dependents. The County also contributes to the HSA.Life Insurance: Basic life insurance is provided at no cost to employees. The benefit is one times annual salary. Additional life insurance may be purchased for yourself, spouse, and/or children.Retirement: The County retirement program is made up of three parts: a defined benefit (pension) plan, a defined contribution plan (401(a)), and a deferred compensation plan (457). The defined benefit plan provides a monthly retirement benefit based on your final average salary and years of service with the County. You contribute a portion of your salary on a pre-tax basis to this plan. General employees contribute 4% of pay; uniformed public safety employees contribute 7.5% of pay. The County also contributes to this plan. Employees become vested in the plan at five years of service.For general employees, the County also contributes 4.2% of pay to a defined contribution plan (401(a)). The 457 deferred compensation plan allows you to save for retirement on either a pre-tax (457b) or post-tax (457 Roth) basis up to the IRS annual limit. New employees are automatically enrolled with a pre-tax contribution equal to 2% of your pay. A variety of investment options are available for the 401(a) and 457 plans.Other Benefits: The County also offers health care, dependent care, and parking flexible spending accounts; adoption assistance, tuition reimbursement; transit and walk/bike to work subsidies; a college savings plan; wellness programs; training opportunities; and a variety of other benefits.Permanent, Part-Time Appointments:Part-time employees who work ten or more hours per week receive paid leave and benefits in proportion to the number of hours worked per week.Limited Term Appointments:Benefits are the same as permanent appointments except that the employees do not achieve permanent status.Temporary Regular Appointments:Temporary regular employees who work 30 hours or more per week are eligible for health, dental, and basic life insurance as described above. They are also eligible for vacation, sick leave, and paid holidays.Temporary Seasonal and Occasional Appointments:Temporary employees who work on a seasonal basis or variable hours receive sick leave, but do not normally receive other paid leave or benefits. Exceptions are noted in individual announcements.01Are you at least 20 years and 6 months old? Candidates cannot be hired until 21 years of age?* Yes* No02Do you have 60 semester hours, (or 90 quarter hours) of post-secondary school education?* Yes* No03If you do not have 60 semester hours, (or 90 quarter hours) of post-secondary school education, are you in the process of finishing these hours within the next 6 months/prior to hire?* Yes* No* Not applicable04Do you have one year post law enforcement academy experience as a full time sworn law enforcement officer with a recognized local, state or federal law enforcement agency?* Yes* No05If you answered YES to the above, please provide: - Name of the law enforcement academy - Dates you attended the law enforcement academy - Agency where you worked as a law enforcement officer - Dates employed as a full sworn law enforcement officer If you answered NO to the above, type "N/A."06Do you have two-years, full time, continuous active duty experience with the United States Military and have (or are eligible to receive) an honorable discharge?* Yes* No07If you answered YES to the above, please give the dates in which you had continuous full-time active duty with the United States Military. If you answered NO to the above, type "N/A."08Do you have DCJS patrol certification, and are a currently employed law enforcement officer within the state of Virginia?* Yes* No09Do you have any criminal charges that are pending?* Yes* No10If you have answered YES to the above, please provide a detailed explanation with all the relevant facts and dates. If you answered NO to the above, type "N/A."11If you have answered YES to the above, please provide a detailed explanation with all the relevant facts and dates. If you answered NO to the above, type "N/A."12The next four questions relate to the requirements of the Firearms License. Candidates who are ineligible to carry a firearm cannot be considered. Applicants are not required to disclose information concerning any arrest or criminal charge that has been expunged (Virginia State Code 15.2-1705). Please confirm that you have read and understand the above statement.* Yes* No13Have you ever been convicted of domestic violence or similar domestic offenses?* Yes* No14Have you ever been convicted of a felony?* Yes* No15Have you been convicted of a misdemeanor within the last 3 years?* Yes* No16If you have answered YES to the above, please detail the following: - offense or charge - location - court date - sentence given - any other comments, clarifications, or information A conviction does not necessarily mean that you cannot be employed. The nature of the offense and when it occurred are considered, so please provide all the facts to the best of your ability so we can determine your eligibility. If you answered NO to the above, type "N/A."17Do you have any Driving Under the Influence, Driving While Impaired, Reckless Driving or Hit and Run offenses in the last three years on your driving record?* Yes* No18If you have answered YES to the above, please detail the following: - offense or charge - location - court date - sentence given - any other comments, clarifications, or information A conviction does not necessarily mean that you cannot be employed. The nature of the offense and when it occurred are considered, so please provide all the facts to the best of your ability so we can determine your eligibility. If you answered NO to the above, type "N/A."19Have you consumed or used marijuana or other THC-based products within the last year?* Yes* No20If you answered YES to any of the above question, please provide the following: - THC-based substance or product used - Date of last use (month/year) if you answered NO to all of the above type "N/A."21Have you ever used Cocaine, MDMA, LSD, PCP, or Heroin?* Yes* No22Have you ever used Opioids or Steroids without a prescription?* Yes* No23Have you ever used Amphetamines, Methamphetamines or Barbiturates without a prescription? This does not include ADHD medications, which are evaluated on a case by case basis.* Yes* No24If you answered YES to any of the above three questions, please provide the following: - Substance used - Date of last use (month/year) - Any other pertinent information if you answered NO to all of the above three questions, type "N/A."25If eligible to sit for the written exam, you will receive an email within the next two weeks with further instructions on how to register for the Police Officer Entry Level Exam testing session. If you pass the Police Officer Entry Level Exam, you will then need to submit background information. You will receive more instructions about the background information process at a later time. Please confirm that you have read and understand the above information* Yes* No26When submitting your completed application, you will be asked to affirm that every statement made in this application is true and complete to the best of your knowledge and that any knowingly false or incomplete answer may be grounds for not offering employment or dismissal after hire. Please confirm that you have read and understand the above information* Yes* No27If you were referred to apply by a current ACPD employee, please list their name in the text below.28As required by state law, are you a U.S. Citizen either by birth or by naturalization?* Yes* No29Tell us in detail how you found out about this position (ex. a specific online ad, ACPD Website, or Date and Location of a Job Fair)Required QuestionAgency Arlington CountyAddress 2100 Clarendon Blvd, Suite 511Arlington, Virginia, 22201Phone 703-###-####Website