Why FCSO
FCSO employs a diverse group of men and women in the public safety profession. As one of the most diverse communities in the nation, Fairfax County is strengthened by people from a wide range of backgrounds, cultures, and experiences. Our workforce reflects the community we serve, bringing unique perspectives that help us build trust and provide exceptional service.
Why FCSO
FCSO employs a diverse group of men and women in the public safety profession. As one of the most diverse communities in the nation, Fairfax County is strengthened by people from a wide range of backgrounds, cultures, and experiences. Our workforce reflects the community we serve, bringing unique perspectives that help us build trust and provide exceptional service.
About Fairfax County Sheriff’s Office
The Sheriff’s Office was created in 1742, at the same time Fairfax County was formed, and is now one of three public safety agencies responsible for the safety and well-being of the 1.1 million residents of Fairfax County. Sheriff Stacey A. Kincaid and her deputies also serve the 65,000 residents of the City of Fairfax and the towns of Herndon and Vienna. The position of Sheriff is established by the Constitution of Virginia. At best count, there have been 77 sheriffs in Fairfax County since 1742, including Sheriff Kincaid. Though early sheriffs served for terms of two years, the people elect the current position every four years.
On And Off The Field
Your skills, knowledge and talent can translate into a long and fulfilling career. See how grit, determination and teamwork hit different in Fairfax County.
Meet The Sheriff
Stacey Ann Kincaid
My name is Stacey Kincaid, and I am proud to be the first woman to lead the Fairfax County Sheriff’s Office in our 280-year history. When I was first elected in 2013, I was not new to the agency. I started as a Sheriff’s deputy right out of college and worked my way up to the rank of Captain.
I ran for Sheriff because I wanted to be an agent of change and make this agency a leader in both the law enforcement community and the Fairfax County community at large. I am happy to say that we are! We have launched several innovative programs and are recognized nationally for the work we do inside the Adult Detention Center and out in the community. We are an essential part of the Fairfax County public safety family.
I am very proud of the diverse group of professional men and women who work for the Sheriff’s Office. We offer the best possible training not only at the beginning of your career but also in the years that follow. Every action we take – or don’t take – affects our ability to carry out our mission and influences our reputation in the communities we serve.
DEFINED BY TRADITION
We have high standards and long traditions at the Fairfax County Sheriff’s Office, and they come with focus, resilience and respect. See why our past has preserved a prosperous future for your career.
Service Members & Veterans
Many of our Sheriff’s deputies served in the Armed Forces, and some still serve in the Military Reserves.
FAQ
Fairfax County Sheriff’s Office has a long history, a strong mission, and a team built around service. These FAQs answer common questions about the agency, its leadership, its values, and why people choose to build their careers here.
The Fairfax County Sheriff’s Office offers a career in public safety with a long history, strong training, community impact, and opportunities to serve more than one million residents across Fairfax County, the City of Fairfax, Herndon, and Vienna.
The Fairfax County Sheriff’s Office was created in 1742, the same year Fairfax County was formed. The agency has served the community for more than 280 years.
The Fairfax County Sheriff’s Office is one of three public safety agencies responsible for the safety and well-being of Fairfax County residents. The Office combines a long tradition of service with modern public safety responsibilities inside the Adult Detention Center, the courthouse, and the community.
The Fairfax County Sheriff’s Office employs a diverse group of professional men and women in public safety. The agency values focus, resilience, respect, teamwork, and a commitment to serving the community.
Yes. Many Fairfax County Sheriff’s deputies have served in the Armed Forces, and some continue to serve in the Military Reserves. The agency recognizes and values the service of military members and veterans.
The Fairfax County Sheriff’s Office provides training at the beginning of a deputy’s career and throughout the years that follow. The agency emphasizes high standards, professional development, and preparation for the responsibilities of public safety work.
The Fairfax County Sheriff’s Office is an essential part of the Fairfax County public safety family. The agency serves inside the Adult Detention Center, in the courts, and throughout the community.