Police Officer

Compensation

Entry-level - $67,363

Senior Officer - $70,799

Master Officer - $74,411

Hiring Range - up to $74,411

Full Pay Range - up to $100,294

Recruitment Incentive of $1,000 for each full year of law enforcement experience up to a maximum of 5 years ($5,000). This incentive will be paid as follows: half of the approved incentive will be paid with employee's first paycheck and the remaining amount will be paid upon successful completion of the Town's probationary period.

* Officers may be hired at a probationary salary.

** Must meet the requirements of the Department's Career Development Program for Senior and Master Officer designations.

Are you a certified law enforcement professional interested in doing meaningful work that will significantly impact the community? Our mission is to ensure the safety and security of all those who live, work and visit in the Town of Knightdale through professional policing and community partnerships. Our CALEA‑accredited agency is among the top in the country committed to professional policing standards.

Our officers benefit from the opportunity to serve, and in turn, receive excellent compensation, competitive benefits, top‑notch equipment, and will soon move into a newly renovated law enforcement center. Our agency belongs to one of the fastest growing municipalities in our state's capital county, ensuring steady growth of the Police Department and its resources. Under the guidance and supervision of a tenured command staff, Knightdale's police officers support the community by providing outreach and crime prevention education and also by helping individuals through what are sometimes the most challenging days of their lives.

We are seeking dedicated professionals who embody our core values of Professionalism, Respect, Integrity, Dedication, and Ethical Conduct and who will commit to conducting themselves in a manner consistent with the oaths they will take upon joining our ranks.

Under general supervision performs basic law enforcement work associated with a certified police officer as established by the North Carolina Criminal Justice Education and Training Standards Commission; responds to medical alarms; performs related work as required. Employees must be able to successfully perform all essential functions and primary tasks of the position description. This position is classified as non‑exempt and is subject to the Fair Labor Standards Act overtime regulations.

• Respond to emergency situations in vehicles and on foot.
• Conduct criminal investigations, to include interviewing suspects, victims and witnesses, collecting evidence, conducting searches and documenting actions taken.
• Enforce criminal law, including making custodial arrests and using physical or other force when necessary.
• Advise arrestees of their Constitutional rights.
• Serve warrants and criminal summons.
• Enforce traffic law, direct traffic and investigate traffic crashes.
• Operate and maintain a department assigned vehicle.
• Participate in mandatory and optional training courses, which may include the application of skills and abilities.
• Perform rescue operations and render assistance to citizens.
• Respond to requests for service, both criminal and non‑criminal in nature.
• Testify in court, including preparation of necessary reports and related documents.
• Engage in community outreach programs as required by the department.
• Employ community policing and problem‑oriented policing strategies to address underlying causes of crime and quality of life issues.
• Demonstrate behavior and performance consistent with the department's mission, core values, and established operational goals.

• Conducts directed and random patrols (on…