Charlottesville-Albemarle Airport Authority is accepting applications for full-time Public Safety Officers. We invite applications for the position of Police Officer Recruit. Virginia DCJS certification is NOT required at the time of application. Recruits, under instructional supervision, participate in a formal academy training to successfully complete the Virginia state certified police officer training at the Central Shenandoah Criminal Justice Training Academy. The Academy provides recruits with classroom training, physical fitness, and simulation training. Out-of-state certified applicants may be eligible for DCJS lateral or re-certification processes, as determined by DCJS and department policy.

After successful completion of the police academy and Virginia certified police officer training, Recruits will be sworn in and assume the duties of a Public Safety Officer and will begin a probationary period which includes on-the-job field training.

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.

The final candidate will be required to undergo health/drug screening, a psychological exam and a comprehensive background investigation. Applicants must be at least 20 years of age at time of the application and 21 years of age by police academy graduation. Schedules include weekdays, weekends, overnight shifts and holidays.

Salary range: $56,210 - $60,840. Salary is commensurate with certifications and experience.

Charlottesville-Albemarle Airport is proud to offer excellent benefit options to our eligible employees. These include Anthem Healthcare insurance plans which provide health, vision, and dental coverage. For the employee, coverage 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. We invest in our employees by providing benefits that are important and valuable.

Equal Employment Opportunity

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