Police Officer

The Prince William County Police Department is seeking candidates for a rewarding career focused on serving the community. As a nationally accredited agency, we provide comprehensive police services to residents, businesses, and visitors in Prince William County.

About the role

We are committed to integrity, honesty, and equality in delivering police services, fostering trust and cooperation with the community. For more details on our hiring standards, visit here.

Hiring Salary

Your starting salary is $62,000 per year. Additional incentives include:

• $10,000 signing bonus, paid in two installments
• $3,000 bonus for Virginia Certified Officers

Notes

Details about hiring incentives and benefits can be found here. Hiring incentives will be paid in two installments: $5,000 upon graduation and $5,000 after the first anniversary of graduation. Probationary employees terminating employment must repay the first bonus installment via a deduction from annual leave or payment within 30 days.

In/Out of State Certified Officers Credit

Certified officers from other Virginia localities or states may receive 100% credit for completed years of service, up to a maximum of ten years. The starting salary will correspond to the base amount associated with your credited years of experience. Virginia certified officers may also receive an additional $3,000 bonus.

Education Bonus

Applicants may receive a one-time education bonus based on a starting salary as a percentage of $62,000, payable after successful completion of the probationary period. Bonuses are calculated as follows:

• 1.5% - Associates Degree
• 3% - Bachelors Degree
• 4.5% - Masters Degree
• 6% - PHD Degree

Military Experience Bonus

Applicants may receive a one-time military experience bonus, as a percentage of the entry-level salary for the offered position. Bonuses are calculated as follows:

• 1.5% - Enlisted Ranks (E-4 through E-9)
• 3% - Officer and Warrant Officer Ranks (W-1 through W-4; O-1+)

Language Stipend (Spanish Only)

A Spanish language stipend of approximately $1,769.57 annually is available, paid bi-weekly. Recipients must score a "3" or higher on the test.

Hiring Process

The selection process takes approximately three months after the initial application is received. Applicants must successfully complete the following stages:

• Application
• Screening and Assessment
• Evaluation, Polygraph & Interview
• Final Assessments & Final Offer

Selection Criteria

To be considered, applicants must meet the following criteria:

• At least 21 years of age by academy graduation date
• Valid Driver's License at time of application
• Any combination of education and experience equivalent to a high school diploma or GED by date of hire

Special Requirements

Background checks, including criminal history, credit history, education verification, license verification, and fingerprinting, may be required as posted in the job advertisement.

Apply Now

To apply, click here. Applications are typically reviewed within 48 business hours, and notification is sent via email from the Police Personnel Bureau. Ensure to check all email boxes for timely updates on your application status.

Note: Prince William County is an equal opportunity employer offering medical, dental, and vision plans, as well as retirement benefits. For more information on benefits, click here.