Sheriff’s Office

Announcements:

Virginia Sheriffs’ Institute Scholarship Opportunity for Arlington Students

The Arlington County Sheriff’s Office is pleased to share a scholarship opportunity available to Arlington residents pursuing a career in criminal justice. The Virginia Sheriffs’ Institute (VSI) is offering scholarships for students who plan to attend a Virginia college or university during the 2026–2027 academic year and are majoring in a criminal justice-related field. All applications must be submitted online with required documentation by May 1, 2026. For full eligibility requirements and to apply, visit:

vasheriffsinstitute.org/programs/scholarship or click on the flyer!

(PDF, 768KB)

The Arlington County Sheriff’s Office is proud to host the Frederick Douglass Project for Justice, which provides members of the public with a tour of the detention facility and an opportunity to visit with residents of the Arlington County Detention Facility for thoughtful, guided discussions. These visits foster mutual respect, encourage second chances, and help build a more compassionate and informed community. Learn more about the program and sign up to participate:

About Us

The Sheriff’s Office serves more than 220,000 residents with 270 employees, including sworn deputy sheriffs and civilian staff.

Join Us

Learn more about the Sheriff's Office job opportunities, and apply here.

Volunteer With Us

Learn how to be a partner with our Office, and find out different ways to volunteer with us.

Administrative Division

Learn more about the administrative division their duties.

Corrections Division

Learn more about the Corrections Division duties of the Sheriff's Office.

Judicial Services Division

Learn more about the Judicial Services Division.

Arlington County Sheriff's Office

Detention Facility At-A-Glance

Detention Facility At-a-Glance

Inmate Phone Calls:

Visit Securus or call 1-800-844-6591

Inmate Mailing Address:

Incarcerated Name & ID # Inmate Name

Arlington, VA C/O Securus DMC

P.O. Box 21406

Tampa, FL 33622

More Detention Center Details:

If you have vital information to contribute to the care of an inmate in custody at the Arlington County Detention Facility, please call 703-228-4460.

Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)

Arlington County provides accommodations to individuals with disabilities upon request. Please contact Captain Broderick Lindsey, ADA & PREA Coordinator, 703-228-7028.