Police Officer Currently VA DCJS Certified

Overview

Charlottesville-Albemarle Airport Authority is accepting applications for full-time Public Safety Officers. Applicants must be a currently Virginia DCJS CERTIFIED LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICER. This position is also an aircraft rescue firefighter (ARFF). Fire and rescue training is provided and upon successful completion an annual salary increase of $5,200 will be received. Experience in fire/rescue is a plus but not required.

• Serve as a Public Safety Officer with DCJS certification as a law enforcement officer (Virginia).
• Perform aircraft rescue firefighter (ARFF) duties; participate in related training as provided by the Authority.
• Undergo health and drug screening, a psychological exam, and a comprehensive background investigation as part of the selection process.
• Work a schedule that includes weekdays, weekends, overnight shifts, and holidays.

• Current Virginia DCJS certified law enforcement officer.
• Fire/rescue experience is a plus, but not required.
• Willingness to participate in required training and fitness/health assessments.
• Salary range: $60,840 – $74,172, commensurate with certifications and experience.

Charlottesville-Albemarle Airport Authority offers benefit options to eligible employees, including Anthem healthcare plans providing health, vision, and dental coverage. Coverage for the employee is paid 100% by the Authority. Retirement and life insurance through the Virginia Retirement System (VRS). Two weeks of paid vacation, thirteen paid holidays, sick leave, and an education assistance program. The Authority invests in its employees by providing valuable benefits.

The Charlottesville Albemarle Airport Authority is committed to providing equal employment opportunities for all persons regardless of race, color, religion, sex, age, marital status, national origin, citizenship status, disability, veteran status, or any other basis prohibited by statute. Equal opportunity extends to all aspects of the employment relationship including hiring, transfers, promotions, training, terminations, working conditions, compensation, benefits and other terms and conditions of employment.

The Authority complies with federal, state and local equal employment opportunity laws and strives to keep the workplace free from all forms of unlawful discrimination.