Police Officer at Recruiting Heroes LLC Fairfax, VA

Recruiting Heroes LLC; Fairfax (VA); Vor Ort; USD 63.828 - 107.249; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

The City of Fairfax Police Department is actively hiring Police Officers dedicated to public service and community safety. This full-time role offers competitive annual salaries between $63,828 and $107,249.

Candidates must be over 20 years old, possess a high school diploma or GED, a valid driver's license, and U.S. citizenship. Strong communication skills and a clean background are essential. The position requires permanent 12-hour shifts, including weekends and holidays.

Qualifikationen

• Minimum 20 years and 6 months of age at time of application.
• Valid drivers license.
• U.S. citizenship at time of application.
• No felony or domestic assault convictions.
• Good moral character and favorable credit record.

Aufgaben

• Patrol designated areas to preserve law and order.
• Enforce laws and ordinances.
• Respond to calls involving suspicious activity.
• Conduct traffic enforcement.
• Prepare reports and maintain records.

Kenntnisse

Strong communication skills

Ability to react swiftly under pressure

Ausbildung

High school diploma or valid GED certificate

Jobbeschreibung

Police Officer

City of Fairfax Police Department Fairfax, VA

Position Overview

The City of Fairfax Police Department, located in Northern Virginia, is actively hiring Police Officers to join their exceptional team. This is a full‑time, on‑site role for those dedicated to public service and community safety.

Salary

$63,828 $107,249 annually

Hiring Process

Applications are now being accepted to establish an eligibility list. Selected applicants will undergo a comprehensive eight‑step hiring process:

1. Application Completion
2. Written Test (waived for DCJS‑certified applicants)
3. Initial Interview
4. Background Investigation
5. Conditional Job Offer
6. Polygraph Testing
7. Structured Interview
8. Psychological and Physical Examination

Note: Applicants currently certified by the Virginia Department of Criminal Justice Services (DCJS) are not required to attend the 21‑week Northern Virginia Criminal Justice Academy.

Qualifications

To be considered, applicants must meet the following requirements:

• Minimum 20 years and 6 months of age at time of application (no upper age limit)
• High school diploma or valid GED certificate
• Valid drivers license
• U.S. citizenship at time of application
• No felony or domestic assault convictions
• Good moral character, favorable credit record
• Strong communication skills and the ability to react swiftly under pressure
• Meet vision standards (see full description for specifics)
• Successfully complete the applicant screening process

Tattoos & Appearance Policy

Sworn officers must comply with department grooming and appearance standards.

• Prohibited Tattoos: Obscene, offensive, gang‑related, or discriminatory
• Visible Tattoos: Not allowed on the head, neck, or face
• Questionable tattoos require written explanation and photo for review
• Non‑compliant tattoos must be fully covered

Officers must also agree to a non‑tobacco use clause as part of their employment agreement.

Examples of Duties

• Patrol designated areas to preserve law and order
• Enforce laws and ordinances
• Respond to calls involving suspicious activity, criminal incidents, and community service requests
• Conduct traffic enforcement
• Prepare reports and maintain records
• Perform all other duties as assigned

Additional Information

• Work Schedule: Permanent 12‑hour shifts, including weekends and holidays
• Bilingual applicants, especially Spanish‑speaking individuals, are strongly encouraged to apply
• Minorities and women are encouraged to apply
• Applicants must provide accurate email and mailing address
• Contact a background detective at 703‑385‑7955 for more information

Note: Applicants who have applied within the past 12 months are not eligible to reapply at this time.