Stafford County Sheriff’s Office | Stafford, VA
Salary Range: $60,324 – $76,500+ annually (based on experience & certification)
+ Shift Differentials | Full Pay & Benefits from Day One | Take-Home Vehicle
Certified in Virginia? Advance Your Career, Not Start Over
Already DCJS-certified in Virginia? Join a department that respects your experience, honors your service time, and gives you room to grow. Stafford County Sheriff’s Office is Northern Virginia’s "smallest big agency"—tight-knit, well-resourced, and ready to fast-track qualified laterals into real police work.
Why Make the Move?
- Start immediately – Skip the full academy if you are already DCJS Certified
- Earn up to $76,500+ based on your experience and credentials
- 100% VRS Plan 2 credit transfers – keep all your service time if you are in the VRS Plan 2 system
- Take-home vehicle for those living within 30 miles of the county line
- Specialty team eligibility as early as just 12 months
- Predictable shifts and strong work-life balance
- Supportive command staff that knows your name
- Military buy-back available for qualified veterans
- Independent thinking, initiative, and accountability
- Teamwork with peer support and leadership trust
- Officers who want a long-term home, not just a job
Minimum Requirements
- Active DCJS (VA) law enforcement certification
- Age 21+
- Valid driver’s license
- Must pass physical agility test and background screening
Stafford County invests in your entire career —not just your next paycheck.
Unlike most agencies offering the standard 1.65% VRS multiplier, we pay for an enhanced 1.85% retirement multiplier.
Join Stafford County Sheriff’s Office and serve where your badge is respected and your career can thrive.
Apply now to speak directly with a recruiter.