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Police Officer
Certified Police Officer
Police Department
FullTime 12 Months
NonExempt Public Safety Pay Scale
VRSEligible BenefitsEligible
Join a dedicated team of principled public servants that are committed to building leaders who inspire and achieve excellence through the practice of core values including innovation diversity learning integrity and stewardship. We are seeking individuals to serve the citizens of Albemarle County Virginia as Police Officers who are committed to partnering with the community and have demonstrated superior ability as a leader.
The Albemarle County Police Department is dedicated to community engagement through Geographical Policing (geopolicing). In collaboration with others the Albemarle County Police Department protects and promotes community safety ensures the safe and orderly movement of traffic and seeks solutions to any problems that create fear or threaten the quality of life in the county. The Albemarle County Police Department was created in 1983 to assume primary responsibility for law enforcement. The departments present authorized strength is 152 sworn officers 35 civilian employees and a large volunteer workforce.
In 2012 the department divided Albemarle County into two separate geographic districts: the Jefferson District and the Blue Ridge District. When officers are assigned to their geographic districts they can meet the specific needs of a community which resides in 726 square miles and has a unique blend of rural and urban developments. Our motto Protecting your futuretoday reflects throughout our three strategic goals: Geographic Based Policing Regional Emergency Preparedness and Investing in our People. With these three pillars as the foundation we strive to better both the department and the community we serve.
Job Summary/Objective
A Police Officer performs general duty police work in the protection of life and property through the enforcement of laws and ordinances. The work in this position normally consists of routine patrol preliminary investigation and traffic control duties in a designated area on an assigned shift. Patrol may be performed in motor vehicles on motorcycles or on foot. Police Officer duties involve an element of personal danger and employees must be able to act without immediate supervision and exercise independent judgment in meeting emergencies. An Officer may be assigned to work on special assignments or as an investigator K9 officer plainclothes officer community relations officer or training officer. Specific work assignments are made by a Police Sergeant or other superior and work methods and results are checked through personal inspections review of reports and discussions.
Essential Functions:
- Patrols the County to preserve law and order to identify and solve problems to prevent and discover the commission of crimes to serve the public and to direct traffic and enforce motor vehicle laws;
- Answers calls and complaints involving fire automobile accidents neighborhood disturbances and other misdemeanor and felony crimes occurring in the County;
- Secures crime scenes administers first aid conducts preliminary investigations gathers evidence obtains witnesses and makes arrests;
- Testifies in court in connection with arrests and citations;
- Conducts criminal investigations and sensitive internal investigations;
- Interviews/interrogates suspects gathers information and prepares detailed reports;
- Interviews individuals with complaints and inquiries attempts to make proper disposition or directs them to proper authorities;
- Give advice on laws ordinances and general information to the public;
- Covers an assigned sector/beat in County with primary emphasis on community policing/problem solving;
- Maintains evidence and other property;
- Recruits applicants for police positions;
- Attends regular inservice training classes to maintain state certification;
- Performs crime prevention activities (security surveys presentations to civic and business groups etc.;
- Conducts followup investigations;
- Performs related work as required.
Competency: Knowledge/Skills/Abilities
- Some knowledge of police methods practices and procedures or the ability to acquire this knowledge and apply it to specific situations.
- Some knowledge of the geography of the County and the location of important landmarks and buildings or the ability to acquire this knowledge rapidly.
- Ability to deal courteously but firmly with the general public.
- Ability to understand and carry out oral and written instructions and to prepare clear and comprehensive reports.
- Physical ability to perform job tasks.
- Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with coworkers and the general public.
Required Education and Experience:
- High school diploma or GED.
- Must be at least 21 years of age prior to completion of the training academy.
- A combination of education training and experience equivalent to two years of continuous employment.
- Successful applicants must pass a written and a physical agility test.
- Possess or be eligible for a valid drivers license issued by the Commonwealth of Virginia.
- Be a U.S. citizen;
- Have no conviction of felonies and/or habitual misdemeanors.
- Pass an extensive background investigation which includes a polygraph psychological medical and drug screening.
- Must also successfully complete appropriate training as required by the Commonwealth of Virginia Department of Criminal Justice Services for certified police officers.
Preferred Education and Experience:
- Collegelevel coursework or prior work experience in law enforcement corrections or armed services preferred.
Please review the automatic disqualifiers for this position at: Disqualifiers
Physical and Mental Requirements:
- Must be able to operate motor vehicle under normal and emergency conditions.
- Must be able to physically subdue and restrain an individual.
- Sitting for extended periods of time.
- Requires extensive walking standing running and frequent heavy lifting and pushing.
- Requires working in adverse weather.
- Flexible shift hours (to include nights) in stressful and sometimes life threatening conditions.
- Must carry a firearm and qualify at least annually with the weapon.
Hiring Salary:
A new police officer recruit without any prior relevant experience will have a starting salary of $53040 per year based on the Public Safety Payscale. Officers are also eligible for education stipends for completed Associates Degree of $1000 per year or Bachelors Degree of $2000 per year. The position also provides excellent benefits including 12 paid holidays paid vacation and sick leave health insurance options with employer contribution employerpaid life insurance VRS retirement and continuing education/training opportunities. This is a full time FLSA Nonexempt position. Internal candidates will receive pay adjustments in accordance with Local Government Personnel Policy P60.
Deadline for Applications: Open Until Filled
Learn more about ACPD details on the process and the next testing date at:Albemarle County Police
Learn more about the County as a great place to live at:New Resident Guide
If you have any questions or if you would like to schedule a ridealong to determine your interest in our agency please contact the Police Department Office of Training and Professional Development at
Remote Work:
This position is not eligible for remote work. All County staff must maintain residence within the Commonwealth of Virginia.
Albemarle County Core Values:
Albemarle County holds its employees to the highest standards in fulfilling the Countys Vision and Mission. We believe in excellence in public service through:
Community: We expect diversity equity and inclusion to be integrated into how we live our mission.
Integrity: We value our customers and coworkers by always providing honest and fair treatment.
Innovation: We embrace creativity and positive change.
Stewardship: We honor our role as stewards of the public trust by managing our natural human and financial resources respectfully and responsibly.
Learning: We encourage and support lifelong learning and personal and professional growth.
EEO/EOE
Albemarle County is an equal employment opportunity employer and does not discriminate against any group or individual on the basis of race color religion sex sexual orientation national origin age or disability in regards to any aspect of employment policy and practice: recruitment testing selection assignment pay conditions of work training leave overtime promotion discipline demotion and separation.
Virginia Values Veterans
Albemarle County is a Certified V3 organization.
Required Experience:
Unclear Seniority
Employment Type
Full-Time
