Police Officer

Salary: $46,284.67 - $74,055.46 Annually
Location : Jacksonville, NC
Job Type: Regular - Full Time
Job Number: FY26-00088
Department: Police Dept
Division: Patrol Services Bureau
Opening Date: 02/11/2026
Closing Date: 3/11/2026 11:59 PM Eastern

General Definition of Work

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Police Officer's perform responsible protective service work involving a variety of general or support duty police assignments; does related work as required. Much of the work is performed under emergency conditions and involves considerable personal hazard. Work is performed under regular supervision.

The Police Officer has completed Basic Law Enforcement Training in the State of North Carolina, OR has two years of full time sworn officer experience out of state, OR has obtained the Military Occupational Specialty for a Military Police and served two of the last five years as a Military Police Officer. Individuals that are currently attending Basic Law Enforcement Training in the State of North Carolina will be considered for this position.
The City of Jacksonville recognizes relevant education and experience above and beyond the requirements for the position.
Education:

• 2.5% for Associate's Degree
• 5% for Bachelor's Degree
• 7.5% for a career relevant Master's Degree

Experience:

• Additional 1% per year up to 15 years relevant experience.

The hiring range is $45,377.49 to $55,587.43.
Essential Functions/Typical Tasks

Enforcing laws; investigating crimes; controlling traffic; collecting evidence; issuing warrants and summons; preparing reports.
(These are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work performed. The omission of specific duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to the position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.)

• On an assigned shift, operates a patrol vehicle or walks to observe for violations of traffic laws, suspicious activities or persons and disturbances of law and order.
• Interviews victims and witnesses to obtain additional necessary information regarding crime, accident, violation, etc.
• Investigate crimes, collects evidence and conducts searches; investigates traffic accidents.
• Responds to radio dispatches and answers calls and complaints; issues traffic citations; serves warrants, summons, etc.; completes arrest records.
• Makes arrests and testifies in court; prepares reports.
• Provides police escorts, directs traffic; performs residential and commercial checks.
• Participates in a variety of in-service and special training programs.
• Responds to and investigates domestic disputes; assists other law enforcement agencies when requested or assigned.
• Ensures all evidence is properly tagged and logged.
• May be assigned to crime prevention, investigations, SWAT, community response, traffic, juvenile, or related areas as specified.
• Performs related tasks as required.

Required Education and Experience

Any combination of education and experience equivalent to graduation from high school and completion of basic law enforcement training.

Possession of an appropriate driver's license valid in the State of North Carolina. Possession of Basic Law Enforcement certificate issued by the State of North Carolina. Possession of or ability to acquire CPR, MDT-DCI, Radar and Intoxilizer certifications. Must meet and maintain minimum training and experience requirements for position as established by the department and the State of North Carolina.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Some knowledge of police methods, practices and procedures; some knowledge of the geography of the City and location of important buildings; some knowledge of the rules and regulations of the Police Department; ability to understand and carry out oral and written instructions and to prepare clear reports; ability to deal courteously but firmly with the public; ability to analyze situations and to adopt quick, effective and reasonable courses of action with due regard to surrounding hazards and circumstances; skill in the use of firearms and the operation of an automobile; ability to establish and maintain effective relationship with associates and the general public.

Equal Employment Opportunity

The City of Jacksonville is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, color, sex, national origin, age, marital status, religion, or disabilities unrelated to the essential function of the position.

Additional Information

The length of the application process will vary based on the number of applicants, the number of vacancies and the needs of the department, but will normally run from three to six weeks.

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Applicants who fail to successfully complete the Police Department application process are eligible to reapply after 12 months from the date of their previous application.

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Any persons needing physical assistance or special accommodations contact the Human Resources Department at 910-938-5238.
The City of Jacksonville offers a comprehensive benefits package to all eligible employees.
01

Have you applied for the Police Officer position within the past twelve months?

• Yes
• No

02

Have you completed Basic Law Enforcement Training (BLET) in the state of North Carolina or are you currently enrolled in BLET?

• Yes
• No

03

If yes, where are you currently enrolled or attending BLET? And when do you expect to graduate?
04

If you are a Sworn Police Officer from out of the state of North Carolina, do you have at least two years of full-time Sworn Police Officer experience?

• Yes
• No

05

Have you completed a formal military police basic training program and been awarded a military police occupational specialty rating; and have you served in the military police capacity for at least two of the last five years preceding the date of application with an honorable discharge?

• Yes
• No

06

Select the answer of your highest level of education.

• High School Graduate
• Some College
• Associate's Degree
• Bachelor's Degree
• Graduate's Degree
• None

07

The Police Officer is required to attend Basic Law Enforcement Training as part of their requirements to becoming sworn police officers for the City of Jacksonville. The following questions pertain to admission requirements set forth by the North Carolina Criminal Justice Educational and Training Standards Commission (12 NCAC 09B.0203). These requirements are considered when determining an applicant's suitability for the Police Officer position.Are you a US Citizen?

• Yes
• No

08

Do you have a valid Driver's License?

• Yes
• No

09

Are you at least 20 years of age?

• Yes
• No

10

Have you ever been convicted of a felony?

• Yes
• No

11

Have you ever been convicted of a crime that would have caused imprisonment for more than two years?

• Yes
• No

12

Have you been convicted of four or more crimes or unlawful acts defined as Class A Misdemeanors with the last conviction occurring within the past two years?

• Yes
• No

13

Have you been convicted of a Class B misdemeanor within the past five years?

• Yes
• No

14

Have you ever been convicted of four or more crimes defined as Class B misdemeanors, regardless of the date of conviction?

• Yes
• No

15

Have you ever been charged with a crime that would prohibit you from possessing a firearm?

• Yes
• No

Required Question