Police Officer: Protect & Serve with Extensive Training

National Police; Fairfax (VA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Fairfax Police Department seeks Police Officer candidates for a comprehensive hiring process. Selected applicants must complete a 21‑week course at the Northern Virginia Criminal Justice Academy.

In addition, officers must complete a 3‑part/14‑week Field Training Program to receive Law Enforcement Certification; employment includes standard duties protecting life and property and enforcing laws.

Qualifications

• 1) 20 years and 6 months of age at time of application, no upper age limit.
• 2) High school graduate or valid G.E.D. certificate.
• 3) Possession of a valid operator's license.
• 4) Eyesight must meet minimum of 20/20 binocular vision. Corrective glasses may be worn. Uncorrected vision with glasses must be no worse than 20/100 in either eye. Corrective soft contact lenses may be worn. Uncorrected vision with soft contacts must be no worse than 20/200. Must demonstrate successful long‑term wear of lenses of 6 months minimum for pre‑employment examination.
• 5) U.S. Citizenship required at time of application.
• 6) No felony convictions or domestic assault convictions.
• 7) Be of good character, reputation and integrity.
• 8) Have a favorable credit record.
• 9) Have the ability to speak clearly, hear, analyze and react swiftly to high stress situations dealing with citizens.
• 10) Successful completion of the entire background investigation process.

Responsibilities

• Performs general duty police work in the protection of life and property through the enforcement of laws and ordinances of the City and Commonwealth of Virginia.
• Patrols a designated area of the City to preserve law and order and to prevent and discover the commission of crime, to direct traffic, and to enforce motor vehicle laws.
• As directed, officers answer emergency calls and complaints involving suspicious and criminal activities, domestic disputes, and other related citizen requests for service.
• Maintains records and prepares reports.
• Performs all other duties as assigned.

Job description

City of Fairfax Police Department seeks Police Officer candidates for a comprehensive hiring process. Selected applicants must complete a 21‑week course at the Northern Virginia Criminal Justice Academy.

In addition, officers must complete a 3‑part/14‑week Field Training Program to receive Law Enforcement Certification; employment includes standard duties protecting life and property and enforcing laws.