ACPD Police Department Pay Scale

Salary Increases:

2024-2025 Pay Scale

1. Complete application online.
2. Pass screening by Division Commander and/or Unit Supervisor.
3. Pass a Personal History Statement (PHS) review.
4. Complete a Department of Criminal Justice (DCJS) pre-screen form.
5. Pass a polygraph examination.
6. Pass background investigation. 
7. Pass a conditional officer interview with Deputy Chiefs.
8. Pass a psychological evaluation.
9. Pass a medical evaluation.
10. Successfully complete probationary period.

1. Complete application online.
2. Pass a screening by Division Commander and/or Unit Supervisor.
3. Pass a Personal History Statement (PHS) review
4. Pass a polygraph examination.
5. Pass a background investigation. 
6. Pass a conditional offer interview with Deputy Chiefs.
7. Pass a psychological evaluation.
8. Pass a medical evaluation. 
9. Successfully complete probationary period.

1. Complete application online
2. Pass the physical agility test (LAWFIT)
3. Pass a pre-screen background check (criminal history and driving history).
4. Pass an oral interview panel (behavior-based questions).
5. Pass a polygraph examination.
6. Pass a background investigation.
7. Pass conditional offer interview with members of our command staff. 
8. Pass medical and psychological examinations after a conditional offer of employment.
9. Meet with Professional Standards Division commanders.
10. Successfully complete a 20-week regional basic academy, a regional training program, and a field training program.
11. Successfully complete probationary period.

Afterapplying, you'll be scheduled for one of our upcoming physical agility testing dates. Please reach out tojoinacpd@albemarle.org with any questions on the PAT.

PAT Testing Dates:

• Saturday, May 10, 2025
• Saturday, June 21, 2025
• Saturday, July 12, 2025

Police Officer Eligibility Requirements

• Must be a U.S. citizen.
• Must be at least 21 years of age (prior to completion of the training academy).
• Must either possess or obtain a Virginia driver's license by time of appointment.
• Must reside in Virginia (prior to the completion of the training academy).
• Must have a minimum of a high school diploma or GED.
• Must pass an extensive background investigation, including a polygraph, drug screening, psychological assessment, and medical exam.
• Must pass both a written and physical agility test.

Automatic Employment Disqualifiers

• Non-U.S. citizenship.
• Felony conviction.
• Misdemeanor conviction of any crime involving sex offenses, domestic assault, or crime of moral turpitude (e.g. petit larceny).
• Conviction of DUI or DUI related offense within the last five years.
• Illegal use of any schedule I, II, III, or IV drug within the last five years.
• No marijuana usage within a six (6) month period prior to application submission.

Potential Employment Disqualifiers
Evaluated on a case-by-case basis, an applicant may be eliminated from the process for any of the following:

• Substance abuse (legal or illegal)
• Poor credit history
• Poor driving record
• Commission of undetected crimes
Any behavior that brings discredit to the Albemarle County Police Department

Equipment, Shift Assignments & Leave

• Compensated military leave and other benefits related to membership in the National Guard or Reserves
• 12 paid holidays
• 12 vacations days per year (increases with tenure)
• 12 sick days per year (increases with tenure)
• Permanent shift assignments
• Take-home vehicle for officers living within 20 air miles of the Albemarle County line
• Uniform and equipment furnished
• Yearly uniform allowance
• Dry cleaning

Training & Continuing Education

• Career development program
• Regular (semi-annual) in-service and training
• Specialty training
• Tuition assistance

Insurance

• Flexible spending accounts
• Long-term care insurance
• Long-term disability program
• Medical and dental coverage
• Group life insurance at no cost
• Short-term disability program
• Workers’ compensation insurance

Retirement

• Deferred compensation plans
• Full retirement benefits through the Virginia Retirement System
• Law Enforcement Officers Supplement income through Virginia State Retirement Services with 20 years VRS service
  

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