What Charlottesville PD pays
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$102,378
Posting · verified Oct 1, 2026Lateral start
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Not publishedTracked since Oct 1, 2026. We keep every figure a posting has ever stated, so changes show here.
Open jobs at Charlottesville PD
Police Officer (Currently Out-of-State DCJS Certified, Lateral)
Charlottesville, VAContinuous$56,680startingPolice Officer (Currently Virginia DCJS Certified, Lateral)
Charlottesville, VAContinuous$56,680startingPolice Officer Recruit
Charlottesville, VAContinuous$56,680starting
Requirements
From the department's postings- Minimum age21
- EducationHigh school or GED
- Certification required to applyYes
- Takes out-of-state lateralsYes
- Lateral termsOut-of-state certified officers may be required to attend additional training to meet Virginia DCJS standards
- Schedulerequires flexible shift hours (to include holidays, nights and weekends)
- PensionCity manages its own retirement system and does not participate in VRS, however the City has a Portability Agreement with VRS
- Tattoo policyAny body art, tattoo, or other modification (such as branding or gauges) that violates departmental policy
- Academy paid by departmentYes
How Charlottesville PD compares nearby
All 7 Charlottesville Area agencies| Department | Status | Starting pay | vs Charlottesville | Bonus | Miles |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Charlottesville PD | Hiring | $56,680 | — | None | |
| Albemarle County PD | Not posting | Not published | — | None | |
| Greene County Sheriff | Not posting | Not published | — | None | |
| Fluvanna County Sheriff | Not posting | Not published | — | None | |
| Waynesboro PD | Not posting | Not published | — | None | |
| Orange PD | Not posting | Not published | — | None |
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