City of Fairfax Police Department: Police Officer Recruiting Event

Are you ready to make a difference policing in a thriving community ?

We are happy to invite you to a Recruiting Event at the City of Fairfax Police Department (3730 Blenheim Blvd, Fairfax, VA 22030) on Wednesday, October 30th, 2024 from 5pm until 7pm.

During the Recruiting Event you will have the opportunity to learn more about the Police Officer positions we have available. Our team will be there to provide insight and answer any questions you may have to help guide you through the entire application process. Refreshments will be provided.

Here are some of the benefits we offer for our Police Officers:

• Sick Leave (104 hours/year)
• Annual Leave: 1-3 Years: 13 Days, 4-14 years: 19.5 Days, 15 + years: 26 Days
• FREE Parental Leave (6 Weeks)
• $5,000 Annual Bonus for Foreign Language Skills (Once Certified Through Testing)
• Health Care
• Dental Care
• Life Insurance
• Tuition Assistance
• Holiday Pay
• Two Retirement’s: City of Fairfax Retirement w/ 25 Years of Service, VA State Retirement w/ 30 Years of Service (VRS)
• 457 Deferred Compensation Plan
• Take-Home Vehicle (mileage limitations apply)
• Permanent Patrol Shift: Every other weekend is a three-day weekend off
• Employee Assistance Program
• On-Duty Fitness Program
• Shift Differential ($1.00 per hour extra for midnight shift)

Competitive Pay and Hiring Incentives:

• Starting Base Pay: $64,466.72, after Two Years of Service: Police Officer First Class / $74,329.66
• Starting Base Pay with a Bachelor's Degree, or Four Years minimum of Military Service: $67,206.55, after Two Years of Service: Police Officer First Class /$77,488.67
• Starting Base Pay with Master's Degree's: $70,062.83, after Two Years of Service: Police Officer First Class / $80,781.94
• Increased Starting Base Pay for Certified Officers based on Years of Service (3yr Minimum)
• Foreign Language Skills Bonus: $5,000.00 annually (Re-Certified Bi-Annually Through Testing)

Recently retired Virginia Law Enforcement Officer? We would love to talk to you too. If you have retired from another Virginia agency within the last five years you may still be eligible to get re-certified and get back to work.

Please sign up for a free ticket to confirm your attendance at our Recruiting Event. We look forward to meeting you in person and discussing how you can be an invaluable part of our City of Fairfax Police Department TEAM.

If you have any questions before the event or are unable to attend but are interested in a position, feel free to reach out to us at [email protected] or (703) 293-1655. We're more than happy to provide any additional information you may need.

We hope to see you at our Recruiting Event.

Sincerely,

Erin F. Schaible, Chief of Police

City of Fairfax Police Department

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