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Professional Staff (Civilian) Positions
CONTACT INFORMATION
The Prince William County Police Department (PWCPD) provides a variety of full-time opportunities for employment other than becoming a sworn officer. For available opportunities for professional (civilian) staff, please visit the online Prince William County NEOGOV job opportunities page.
To provide applicants with the best experience in our hiring process we would like to share with you our hiring standards:
- Applicants must not intentionally conceal, omit, or provide false or misleading information related to information sought during any phase of the applicant process.
- Applicants are not required to reveal expunged arrest records, and such cannot be used to disqualify.
- Must not have been convicted of or have pleaded guilty or no contest to any of the following:
- A felony or any offense that would be a felony if committed in Virginia.
- A misdemeanor crime of a serious nature or a crime that indicates a tendency to disregard the law.
- Any misdemeanor involving moral turpitude, including but not limited to, petit larceny.
- Any misdemeanor sex offense including but not limited to sexual battery or consensual sexual intercourse with a minor 15 or older.
- Domestic assault.
- Must not have committed any undetected crimes of a serious or repetitive nature.
- Must not have any arrest or pattern of arrests that will degrade public confidence in the department.
- Must meet established medical, psychological, or physical requirements when noted in the job announcement.
Additional PWCPD Standards
Expand all- Marijuana
- No marijuana use from the date of application, regardless of location of use (including states/countries where usage may be legal).
- Illegal Drugs
- No use within three (3) years preceding the date of application.
- Must not have sold, distributed, or manufactured any illegal drug or controlled substance without legal authorization.
- Prescribed/Legally Obtained Substances
- No non-prescribed/unauthorized use from the date of application, including Adderall, Xanax, etc.
- No non-prescribed/unauthorized use from the date of application, including Adderall, Xanax, etc.
- Anabolic Steroids
- No non-prescribed/unauthorized use from the date of application.
- Must not have sold, distributed, or manufactured any prescription drugs without legal authorization.
- Traffic Offenses
- Must not have more than six (6) negative points against the applicant’s driver’s license at the time of hire.
- Must not possess a driving record that reflects irresponsible driving behavior.
- Must not have a conviction for DUI or a DUI-related conviction within two (2) years preceding the date of application.
- Must not have a conviction for being Intoxicated in Public (IIP) or an IIP-related conviction, or be ordered by a judge to obtain counseling for an alcohol related issue within one (1) year preceding the date of application.
- Character
- Must be of sound character as measured by qualities such as loyalty, responsibility, ability to function under stress, control of anger, maturity, and honesty.
- Applicants must not demonstrate a history of immoral or biased behavior online or with social media.
Part-Time Opportunties
Expand all- School Crossing Guard
The mission of School Crossing Guards is to ensure the safe passage of children as they walk to and from school, through comprehensive training of all crossing guards and a continuing commitment to safety and excellence.
The Police Department seeks qualified individuals interested in becoming School Crossing Guards. This is a part-time position. Crossings occur between the hours of 7 a.m. to 9:15 a.m., and 2 p.m. to 4:15 p.m., Monday through Friday, when schools are in session.
Crossing Guard applicants must complete training sessions provided, be available to work morning and afternoon crossings, and meet the same standards as described above. Uniforms are provided.
Read our brochure to learn more about being a school crossing guard.
Check online for additional details and available opportunities.
For more information, please contact the Crossing Guard Unit by calling (703) 792-6554 or email.
For more information, please contact the Personnel Bureau by calling (703) 792-6580 or email.