Police Officer – Currently VA DCJS Certified

Charlottesville-Albemarle Airport Authority; Charlottesville (VA); On-site; USD 60,840 - 74,172; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

100% paid health insurance

Retirement and life insurance

Paid vacation and holidays

Education assistance program

Job summary

A local government authority is seeking a full-time Public Safety Officer who is a Virginia DCJS certified law enforcement officer. The selected candidate will also serve as an aircraft rescue firefighter, undergoing necessary training. The annual salary is competitive, ranging from $60,840 to $74,172, and includes excellent benefits such as health insurance, retirement plans, paid vacation, and sick leave. Ideal candidates will demonstrate commitment and readiness for various shifts.

Qualifications

• Must be a currently Virginia DCJS Certified Law Enforcement Officer.
• Experience in fire/rescue is a plus but not required.

Responsibilities

• Perform duties as a Public Safety Officer and aircraft rescue firefighter.
• Undergo health/drug screening and psychological exams.
• Work various shifts, including weekdays, weekends, and holidays.

Skills

Virginia DCJS Certification

Fire/rescue experience

Job description

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.

The final candidate will be required to undergo health/drug screening, a psychological exam and a comprehensive background investigation. Schedules include weekdays, weekends, overnight shifts and holidays.

Salary range: $60,840 - $74,172. 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. CHO invests 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.

Salary: $60840 - $74172 per year

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