Careers at the Arlington County Police Department
Located just across the Potomac River from our nation’s capital, Arlington is a diverse and welcoming community, with a vibrant commercial economy, while also offering pleasant residential neighborhoods and a high quality of living for all that work and reside here.

ACPD is a Virginia Values Veterans (V3) Certified Agency, actively recruiting veterans and at military hiring events.

Through ACPD’s Ambassador Program, officers establish and maintain working relationships with colleges and universities to aid in the recruitment process.
Contact the Personnel and Recruitment Unit
Equal Employment Opportunity: The Arlington County Police Department makes every effort to recruit qualified individuals from all backgrounds to serve our unique community. We are proud of the diversity across all positions and ranks within ACPD.