New starting salary – $90,012 on July 1st, 2026!
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):
- Starting Salary of $72,014 will automatically increase to $90,012 on July 1st, 2026!
- 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
- 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+ Liaison Team
- Plain Clothes Surveillance Team (TAC)
- Special Operations Section (Motors)
- SWAT
- K9 Unit (Explosives & Patrol Dogs)
- Honor Guard
For more details, click here: Police Officer Application
Should you have any questions, please feel free to contact us (ACPDRecruiting@ArlingtonVA.US).
