Salary: $70,921.50 - $125,014.50 Annually
Location : Prince William County, VA
Job Type: Full-Time (FT)
Job Number:
Department: POLICE
Division: CHIEF'S OFFICE
Opening Date: 09/24/2026
Closing Date: 10/8/2026 11:59 PM Eastern
GRADE: C42
Hiring Salary: $83,272.80 - $97,968.00

About This Role:

The Police Planner for the Research, Planning, and Facilities Management Unit will play an important role in expanding and optimizing all workstreams of the unit. The key job duties will include, but are not limited to: management of all facilities (owned and leased), supporting planning functions (comprehensive, strategic, small area development, land use); grants management (full life cycle); administering security and access controls; executing special projects; and other duties as assigned. The selected candidate will possess strong organizational skills, including managing multiple priorities, maintaining accurate records, and meeting deadlines.

Minimum Requirements:

High School diploma or G.E.D. and 5 years of related experience in research, planning, and facilities management within law enforcement or public safety settings.
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Preferences:

• Associate's degree in criminal justice, public administration, public policy, or related field of study.
• Experience in research, planning, and/or facilities management for a department or agency.
• Experience in grants management (full life cycle) for a local government department or agency.
• Experience in access control management for law enforcement or a secure facility setting.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, federal and state grants management systems, enterprise resourcing planning system, and enterprise performance management system.
• Familiarity with local, state, and federal rules and regulations in public safety settings.
• Experience in project management.
• Experience in developing policies and/or procedures, and/or implementing them accordingly.

Special Requirements: All employees considered for hire by the Police Department are subject to a Polygraph Examination and a thorough Background Investigation.

Work Schedule: Typically, Monday-Friday, 8:30 am-5:00 pm, and will periodically require time commitments outside of normal business hours to include evenings and weekends.

Starting Salary Range: $83,272.80 - $97,968.00
We also offer great benefits, including:

1. Retirement from the Virginia Retirement System (VRS)
2. 401a and 457 retirement savings and investment plans
3. Paid Annual Leave
4. Paid Personal Leave
5. Paid Sick Leave
6. Paid Holidays
7. Optional Group Medical and Dental Health Plans
8. Optional Group Life Insurance
9. An Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
10. Career Development Opportunities

Full-time positions with Prince William County Government qualify for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF). For more information on PSLF, please click here:

NOTE: The above position description is intended to represent only the key areas of responsibilities; specific position assignments will vary depending on the business needs of the department. To view the class description in its entirety, click here



Full-time and part-time Prince William County Government employees are eligible to participate in our plans; however, the level and cost of benefits depends on the classification of the position.
The following positions do not accrue leave and are not eligible for holidays or other fringe benefits:

• Temporary
• Provisional
• Seasonal employees

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01

By submitting this application, I understand the following: 1) Only the information provided on my application is used to determine my qualifications; 2) My resume will not substitute for the education, work experience, and required fields on the Prince William County application; 3) Only responses to Supplemental Questions that can be verified in my submitted education and work experience will be credited and 4) If selected, my employment dates will be verified for the past three (3) years (if applicable), with a required reference from my current or most recent employer.

• Yes, I acknowledge and understand the above statement and wish to continue in this process.
• No, I do not wish to proceed any further in this process.

02

Please select from the choices below the answer that best represents your related level of education. Make sure that the option you select corresponds with the education section on your application.

• Associate's Degree or higher in criminal justice, public administration, public policy, or related field
• High School or Equivalent
• None of the above

03

This position requires experience performing complex professional and administrative work in the planning, coordination, maintenance, and support of a large and complex public safety agency's research, planning, and facilities management functions. Please select from the choices below the answer that best represents your highest level of experience. Please make sure that your responses correspond with the information identified in the work history section of your application.

• More than 5 years
• 3 to 4 years
• 1 to 2 years
• 0 to 1 years

04

This position requires experience administering the full grant life cycle in a public agency or department. Please quantify your years of grants administration experience.

• 3 or more years
• 2 to 3 years
• 1 year
• Less than 1 year of experience

05

This position will periodically require time commitments outside of core business hours, including but not limited to attending meetings after normal business hours and on weekends. Are you able to provide needed support during these non-standard business hours?

• Yes
• No

06

This position requires experience in developing and implementing policies and procedures as well as programs to achieve desired agency outcomes. Do you have experience in these areas?

• Yes
• No

07

Project management experience is an important aspect of the job regarding developing, monitoring, and implementing projects (i.e., programmatic, financial, policy-driven initiatives). Please describe your level of experience in this area.

• 5 or more years
• 3 to 4 years
• 1 to 2 years
• Less than 1 year of experience

08

Please quantify your experience in the Microsoft Office Suite.

• 5 or more years
• 3 to 4 years
• 1 to 2 years
• Less than 1 year of experience

09

Please quantify your experience in Financial and performance management systems.

• 5 or more years
• 3 to 4 years
• 1 to 2 years
• Less than 1 year of experience

10

Please quantify your experience working with the federal, state, and local laws and regulations in the public safety setting.

• 5 or more years
• 3 to 4 years
• 1 to 2 years
• Less than 1 year of experience

Required Question