The Alexandria Police Department has a storied 150-year history as one of the oldest police departments in Virginia. Located less than five miles south of Washington, D.C., Alexandria has more than 150,000 residents that call it home.

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We are a modern, highly trained, technically skilled, energetic, diverse, and well-equipped police department, with a current authorized strength of more than 300 officers, 104 full-time civilian employees, and 28 part-time civilian employees. Our size agency allows you the opportunity to work in Patrol, Criminal Investigations, K-9, Special Operations, Motors, and much more!

 

The Alexandria Police Department: big enough to grow you professionally, small enough to know you personally.