Chief of Police/AFSO

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At Dynamic Aviation, we solve unique challenges for our customers with innovative aviation solutions. Our focus is on operations that serve, protect, and enhance the lives of families and communities worldwide. Whether modifying aircraft to help protect our service members overseas, performing geographical mapping for scientific research, or working to suppress large wildfires on the West Coast, we serve with integrity and excellence.

Position Summary: The Chief of Police/Assistant FSO provides strategic leadership, direction, and oversight for all law enforcement, security, and emergency response functions at the airport. This role ensures the safety and security of employees, facilities, and aircraft while maintaining compliance with federal, state, and local regulations, including Transportation Security Administration (TSA) and Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) requirements. This is a non-VRS participating position.

Key Responsibilities:

• Plans, oversees and directs all activities of the Police Department, including the weekly schedule of officers, development of goals and objectives and the administration of policies and procedures
• Assumes management responsibility for all Police Department services and activities, including enforcement of laws, statutes and ordinances, crime prevention, criminal investigation, emergency communications, and other related law enforcement activities
• Oversees the establishment, planning, and supervision of police training
• Ensures that BAPD services provided and development plans are of the highest quality
• Acts as a liaison to and coordinates activities and programs with other law enforcement agencies and with judicial and legal agencies
• Coordinates the organization, scheduling, staffing, and operational activities of BAPD officers
• Coordinates, facilitates, and monitors training for BAPD personnel
• Participates in selecting, motivating, evaluating personnel; works with employees to correct deficiencies
• First responder to security incidents during normal work hours
• Reviews Security Officer Log and notifies respective managers of security incidents that are their responsibility
• Briefs and debriefs officers on a daily basis
• Prepares a variety of reports and records as requested
• Serves as a backup to the Facility Security Officer/Airport Security Officer as the Assistant FSO
• Assists in the preparation and administration of the Security budget
• Manages visitor processing for both classified and unclassified meetings
• Other duties as assigned

Required Qualifications

• High school diploma required
• DCJS Certification within 2 years including period after leaving the force
• Ability to obtain and maintain a DOW Secret Security Clearance required
• Ability to obtain and maintain valid law enforcement certification and firearms endorsement
• Strong emotional intelligence, including the ability to communicate effectively, build community trust, navigate sensitive situations with empathy, and lead diverse teams with professionalism and sound judgment.
• Intermediate Microsoft Word and Outlook, basic skills using Microsoft Excel spreadsheets required; experience with Adobe Reader
• Experience with web-based or cloud based storage platforms (SharePoint or Shared Drive applications)
• Strong public speaking and presentation skills
• Strong technicalwriting skills
• Strong organizational skills and detail-oriented skills
• Possess and maintain a valid Virginia Driver’s License required
• Experience with Background Investigation Management and Biometric vetting applications

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Criminal Justice or related field of study
• Chief or Deputy Chief of police certification
• Experience with Adobe Acrobat or Pro

Working Conditions

• Flexible – subject to management approval. May include Monday -Friday 6am-3pm, 7am-4pm or of 8am-5pm. A four day – 10hr schedule may be approved.
• Works nights, weekends, and long shifts based on business needs and to cover shifts for officer time off request

It is the policy of Dynamic Aviation to prohibit and eliminate discrimination on grounds of race, color, religion, sex, (including pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, or any other characteristics protected by law. It is also Dynamic Aviation's policy to provide equal employment for all and comply with any affirmative action obligations pursuant to the Federal Executive Orders, 11246 and 11375, as amended.