Police Officer

Location: Arlington, VA

Agency

Arlington County Police Department

Deadline

Open until filled.

Job Description / Responsibilities

The purpose of this announcement is to establish an ongoing eligible list of candidates to fill vacancies anticipated at various times during the next 12 months. Police Academy classes are tentatively scheduled for August and February. However, applicants will be hired at the time they successfully complete all phase of the selection process, if there are available vacancies, regardless of Academy dates.

Applicants may be processed through the examination phases in groups to increase examination efficiency. Qualified applicants will proceed through the exam process whether or not there is an actual vacancy at the time the application is filed. Candidates who successfully complete all phases of the exam process will be referred periodically for vacancies.

This is law enforcement work in which the employee is responsible for protection of life and property in Arlington County. Duties include patrolling an assigned area on foot, bicycle, motorcycle or in car to detect or prevent crime; conducting investigations into a variety of criminal offenses such as larceny, auto theft, and robbery; assisting in investigation of major crimes such as rape and homicide; directing vehicular and pedestrian traffic; preparing written reports on offenses committed, arrests, and other activities; testifying in Court proceedings; and other related duties as required. Work is performed in accordance with departmental rules and regulations and involves an element of personal danger. Employee must be able to exercise considerable independent judgment at all times. The employee will attend the regional Police Academy for 20 weeks and, on successful completion, will be assigned to a Field Training Officer for 12 weeks of further training.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualification Requirements:

• EDUCATION
  Must have completed sixty semester hours or ninety quarter hours of college work at an accredited college or university. No substitution is allowed for this requirement.


• AGE LIMIT
  Must be 20 years and 6 months of age at time of application.


• PHYSICAL CONDITION
  Must be in good physical condition.


• SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS
  Must be a non-smoker.  Must sign an agreement that you will not smoke on or off the job during your tenure of employment as a police officer.


• CITIZENSHIP
  Must be United States citizen.


• DRIVER’S LICENSE
  Valid driver’s license from place of residence at time of application. The applicant must authorize Arlington County to obtain, or the applicant must provide a copy of the applicant’s official state/district driving record. Any offer of employment may be contingent upon a favorable review of the applicant’s driving record.


• CHARACTER/BACKGROUND
  Applicants will be screened during a preliminary background investigation. Individual situations will be evaluated on a case by case basis, however, a good driving record and a clean criminal history are considered essential. Candidates who have engaged in any activity that would support a felony conviction are unlikely to receive favorable consideration. Misdemeanor convictions for crimes relating to theft, domestic violence, or assault are likely to be disqualifying. Recent convictions for D.U.I., or D.W.I., or Reckless Driving, as well as multiple convictions for Speeding or other moving violations may also result in disqualification.

How to Apply

An applicant must qualify on each part of the examination in order to be eligible for appointment.

• Screening for minimum qualifications
• Video-based human relations test and/or reading test
• Character/background investigation including photographing and finger printing
• Panel interview
• Polygraph examination
• Stress test / Chest X-ray
• Psychological evaluation
• Drug testing
• Medical examination

Employment applications are completed and accepted ONLY at the exam site. Time is built into the exam process for you to complete the special abbreviated version of the application.

Employment Forms

Details on the Full Police Officer Examination Process

Examination May Include One or More of the Following:
(1) Evaluation of Training and Experience; (2) Written and Oral Examination; (3) Performance Test; (4) Personal Interview; (5) Physical Examination; (6) Group Discussion Exam.

More Information

Salary: $45,302.40
The salary scale (grade 8) for this position is from $45,302.40 (starting) to $74,900.80 (maximum). With satisfactory performance, employees are considered for periodic (step) increases up to the maximum of the range.

For additional information, go to http://www.arlingtonva.us/Departments/Police/careers/PoliceCareersPoliceOfficer.aspx