There will be a career fair on Saturday aimed at anyone interested in working for one of the county’s law enforcement or fire fighting agencies.
Recruiters will be on hand from Arlington County Fire Department, Police Department, Sheriff’s Department and Emergency Communications Center. Candidates can learn about public safety jobs, get information about available positions and sign up for hiring notifications.
There are certain requirements candidates must meet in order to apply. Those interested in jobs with the ECC or fire department must be at least 18 years old, have a high school diploma or G.E.D., and be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident. Candidates for the sheriff’s department must meet the same requirements, but need to be 20.5 years old. Those interested in police work must be 20.5 years old, must be a U.S. citizen, and must have either 60 college credits or law enforcement or military experience.
The career fair will take place at Washington Lee High School from 9:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m.