Police Officer

Albemarle County

Police Officer for Albemarle County enforcing laws and protecting life and property. Engaging with communities and responding to calls in a designated area.

Posted 7/14/2026full-timeVirginia • 🇺🇸 United StatesJuniorMid-Level💰 $60,798 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in law enforcement, community policing, and crime prevention while maintaining public safety and order. Proficient in conducting investigations, gathering evidence, and preparing detailed reports.

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Law EnforcementCommunity PolicingCriminal InvestigationsFirst Aid AdministrationReport Writing

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Hard Skills

Crime Scene ManagementEvidence CollectionTraffic Law EnforcementInterviewing TechniquesPhysical Agility Testing

Soft Skills

Problem SolvingCommunicationInterpersonal SkillsPublic Service Orientation

Certifications & Qualifications

State CertificationDriver's License

Industry Keywords

Criminal JusticePublic SafetyLaw Enforcement TrainingBackground InvestigationCommunity Engagement

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Performs general duty police work in the protection of life and property through the enforcement of laws and ordinances
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 in-service training classes to maintain state certification
Performs crime prevention activities (security surveys, presentations to civic and business groups, etc.)
Conducts follow-up investigations
Performs related work as required

Requirements

What you’ll need

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 driver's 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

Benefits

Comp & perks

12 paid holidays
Paid vacation and sick leave
Health insurance options with employer contribution
Employer-paid life insurance
VRS retirement
Continuing education/training opportunities