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The Arlington County Police Department seeks qualified entry-level and lateral-level police officer applicants to join our ranks. 

All applicants are required to be in good physical condition, have a valid driver’s license, be 20 years and 6 months of age or older at the time of application submittal, be a U.S. citizen (no sponsorships), and be willing to sign a non-tobacco waiver (no tobacco products on or off duty throughout tenure of employment). 

Police Officers receive the following benefits (summary):

  • $72,014, new officer starting salary
  • Signing bonus: $15,000-$25,000
  • 25-year Pension & Supplemental retirement funds (401a & 457)
  • 37.5-hour work week with 4 & 5 days off (15 days a month)
  • 4-year DROP (Deferred Retirement Option Program)
  • Basic & Supplemental Life Insurance
  • Flexible Spending Accounts
  • Medical, Dental, & Vision
  • Paid Holidays & Volunteer Leave
  • Vacation, Sick, Parental, Family, & Bereavement Leave

Police Officers have an opportunity to transfer to and/or be part of various units and teams. Assignments are based on time-in-service, completion of training, and experience.

 Specialty Units and Teams include:

  • Unmanned Aerial Surveillance (Drones)
  • Community Engagement Division
  • Crime Scene & Digital Forensics Unit
  • Criminal Investigations Division
  • Crisis Negotiations Unit
  • LGBTQ+ & Hispanic Liaison Teams
  • Plain Clothes Surveillance Team (TAC)
  • Special Operations Section (Motors)
  • SWAT & K9 Units
  • Honor Guard

For more details, click here: Police Officer Application

Should you have any questions, please feel free to contact us (ACPDRecruiting@ArlingtonVA.US).