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Job Overview
Employment Type
Full-time
Compensation
Salary
Range $106,763.00 - $137,561.00
Work Schedule
Rotating Shifts
On-call
Weekend Shifts
Benefits
competitive compensation
Health Insurance
prescription drug coverage
Dental
Vision
short term disability
long term disability
Life insurance
retirement benefit
Savings options
Employer contributed 401a plan
Discounts on wireless carriers
Gym memberships
Amusement park tickets
Job Description
The Metropolitan Police Department (MPD) is a prominent law enforcement agency serving the District of Columbia. MPD is dedicated to protecting life and property, preventing crime, and ensuring the safety and security of all residents and visitors. The MPD operates within a broad spectrum of law enforcement activities, covering various divisions and specialized units committed to effective policing and community engagement. The Special Operations Division, Homeland Security Bureau (HSB), is one of the critical units responsible for addressing security challenges in the capital. This bureau undertakes specialized missions, including counterterrorism, emergency response, and tactical aviation support.
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Job Requirements
- Possess and maintain FAA Commercial Rotor Craft Pilot license with Instrument Rating
- Maintain current FAA 2nd Class or higher Medical Certification
- Undergo FAA and aircraft manufacturer training as required
- Valid motor vehicle driver's license
- Minimum 1000 hours PIC in Rotor Wing Aircraft with 120 hours in last 12 months and 200 hours night PIC
- Provide pilot logbook as proof of hours
- Current FAA Flight Review in Rotor Wing Aircraft
- Experience operating in Class B or restricted airspace
- Ability to work rotating shifts, weekends, holidays, and on-call
- Pass criminal background check
- Pass traffic record check
- Pass consumer credit check
- Pass reasonable suspicion drug and alcohol test
- Pass post-accident drug and alcohol test
Job Qualifications
- Possess and maintain FAA Commercial Rotor Craft Pilot license with Instrument Rating
- Maintain current FAA 2nd Class or higher Medical Certification
- Valid motor vehicle driver’s license
- Minimum 1000 hours in Rotor Wing Aircraft as Pilot in Command (PIC) with 120 hours in last 12 months and 200 hours as PIC during night
- Current FAA Flight Review in Rotor Wing Aircraft
- Experience operating in Class B or restricted airspace
- Preferably have public safety, military, or law enforcement aviation experience
Job Duties
- Operate as pilot-in-command for safe helicopter operations including interpreting weather reports and determining flight routes
- Provide aerial support for law enforcement missions such as patrol, search and rescue, surveillance, and information gathering
- Execute flights in complex airspace including Class B, Special Flight Rules Area (SFRA), and Flight Restricted Zone (FRZ)
- Conduct day and night flight missions using Night Vision Goggles (NVG) and Forward-Looking Infrared (FLIR) systems to locate suspects and missing persons
- Transport personnel and equipment for specialized missions including Emergency Response Team (ERT), K-9, Dive Team, and Crime Scene Search
- Provide live video downlink to Joint Operations Command Center (JOCC) and other command centers
- Maintain flight logs and pilot records in compliance with FAA regulations and department procedures
Job Qualifications
Experience
Expert Level (7+ years)
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