Job Announcement

$15,000 Sign-on BONUS*

*** This Police Officer II application is open only to law enforcement officers with three years of patrol experience who are either currently employed or who have been separated from their agency for less than two years. If you do not meet these criteria, you must apply using the Police Officer I application . ***

About the Department
The Fairfax County Police Department (FCPD) is looking for individuals with a minimum of three years of law enforcement experience at the rank of Police Officer II or its equivalent and are currently Virginia Department of Criminal Justice Services (DCJS) certified, to join our team to provide law enforcement and public safety services to the community in Fairfax County.
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. Some duties and skills include:

• Performs the full range of police patrol duties.
• Trains/leads entry-level police officers.
• Performs specialized duties in the area of criminal investigation.
• Acts to enforce criminal laws, traffic regulations and maintain public order.
• Patrol designated area utilizing police vehicles.
• Investigates unusual or suspicious conditions, traffic crashes, or incidents.
• Effects arrests and testifies in court.
• Knowledge of modern methods and practices of criminal investigation and identification.
• Skilled in the use of firearms.
• Ability to effectively communicate with persons of all ages and walks of life.
• Ability to remember names, faces, and details.
• Ability to comprehend and execute complex oral and written directions.
• Ability to exercise good judgment in stressful situations.
• Good physical condition.
• Keen sense of observation.
• Ability to maintain a high level of ethical standards.
• Ability to demonstrate a high level of integrity and be truthful at all times.

Note: Police officers work a varied shift schedule as follows (shift hours are subject to change):

• 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 requiring that they report on their scheduled day, or may be called back to work, should a manmade or natural disaster or emergency arise.

**Note: Academy Training is primarily Monday - Friday 7:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.**

* Entry-level salary will be determined within pay grade based upon relevant preferred qualifications; 5% increase for each of the following: college degree, every two years of prior law enforcement experience, military experience, foreign language proficiency, prior participation in the Fairfax County Police Department’s Public Safety Cadet program .

Opportunity to transfer VRS (Virginia Retirement System) into Fairfax County Retirement System (FCRS).

* 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 by car or foot to maintain law and order.
• Responds to emergencies as directed by mobile display terminal, radio, or telephone;
• Uses radio and computer-aided dispatch equipment.
• Takes appropriate action in emergency situations in accordance with the Department's Standard Operating Procedures and training.
• Investigates unusual or suspicious conditions, traffic crashes, or incidents.
• Responds to various types of alarms.
• Makes arrests and maintains custody of those arrested.
• Interviews suspects.
• Gives testimony in court on actions taken during arrests and investigations in criminal matters.
• Prepares reports on investigations, offenses, arrests, and activities using computer-based programs.
• Administers first aid to injured persons and other employees as a first responder.
• Investigates a wide variety of criminal offenses, including larceny, auto theft, and fraud.
• Responds to crime scenes, accident scenes and other traumatic events that involve death or serious physical injury.
• Responds to and participates in investigations of serious crimes; acts as evidence collector/technician; fully investigates crimes not forwarded to a detective.
• Identifies and preserves evidence at minor crime scenes.
• Identifies and secures major crime scenes and maintains crime scene logs.
• 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.
• Trains newly sworn officers in the daily performance of their duties.
• Maintains training records of newly sworn officers and completes daily activity evaluation reports electronically.
• Performs public relations duties such as instructing citizens in crime prevention and personal safety techniques and attends community events.
• Builds and maintains relationships with residents and businesses located in their assigned Police Service Area.
• Transports mental health clients to mental health facilities for treatment.

Required Knowledge Skills and Abilities

(The knowledge, skills and abilities listed in this specification are representative of the class but are not an all-inclusive list.)

• Thorough knowledge of the assigned specialty.
• Knowledge of modern methods and practices of criminal investigation and identification.
• Knowledge of departmental rules and regulations.
• Knowledge of the geography of the county.
• Skill in applying the methods and techniques of the assigned specialty.
• Skill in the use of firearms.
• Ability to effectively communicate with persons of all ages and walks of life.
• Ability to remember names, faces, and details.
• Keen sense of observation.
• Ability to comprehend and execute complex oral and written directions.
• Ability to exercise good judgment in stressful situations.
• Good physical condition.
• Ability to maintain a high level of ethical standards.
• Ability to demonstrate a high level of integrity and be truthful at all times.

Employment Standards

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Any combination of education, experience, and training equivalent to graduation from high school or a GED issued by a state department of education; plus, two years of experience as a Fairfax County Police Officer I or three years of equivalent external law enforcement experience at the Police Officer II rank.

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.
• Professional working proficiency, or higher, in a foreign language or American Sign Language. Proficiency level to be evaluated.

CERTIFICATES AND LICENSES REQUIRED:

• Possession of a valid motor vehicle driver's license.
• Certification as a Law Enforcement Officer by the Virginia Department of Criminal Justice Services
• or law enforcement certification in any other state AND ability to obtain a DCJS training waiver.
• 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.

NECESSARY SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Must be a citizen of the United States.
• Current law enforcement officer certification in the Commonwealth of Virginia by the Virginia Department of Criminal Justice Services, or current law enforcement officer certification in another state AND eligibility to obtain certification in Virginia through a Virginia Department of Criminal Justice Service’s training waiver.
• At least three years full-time patrol experience as a sworn law enforcement officer.
• Must be employed by a law enforcement agency in Virginia or another state OR not have been separated from a law enforcement agency in Virginia or another state for more than two years.
• 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 been convicted of a felony or serious misdemeanor.
• Must be of good character and reputation.
• Incumbents shall not use any tobacco products or marijuana/THC products on or off duty starting at the time of appointment. The 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:
Subsequent to a conditional job offer, applicants must complete a comprehensive medical examination, including drug testing and a vision standard not worse than 20/20, provided there have been at least three months of success wearing 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 or her designee.

The population of Fairfax County is very diverse where 39.8% of residents speak a language other than English at home ( Spanish, Asian/Pacific Islander, Indo-European, and others ) and we encourage candidates bilingual in English and a foreign language to apply to this opportunity.

Please note: Please review your supplemental questionnaire responses for completeness and accuracy prior to submission, as they are subject to verification. Do not assume that negative information in your background (e.g., employment, criminal) will result in your disqualification. However, intentionally providing false or incomplete information may be a basis for disqualification.

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/or interview processes per the Americans with Disabilities Act. Contact 703-324-4900 for assistance. TTY 703-222-7314. DHREmployment@fairfaxcounty.gov EEO/AA/TTY.