Master Police Officer

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• Type:
  Full Time
• Salary/Pay Rate: $56,593 - $70,741 Annually, plus excellent benefits
• Posted Date: 09/06/2025 10:25 AM

A Master Police Officer performs intermediate protective service and public safety work maintaining order, responding to emergencies, protecting people and property, enforcing motor vehicle and criminal laws, and promoting good community relations for the Police Department.

Check out the great benefits the City has to offer.

• Graduation from high School diploma or GED
• Five years’ experience as a sworn law enforcement officer with progressively responsible experience at police officer levels
• A minimum of 300 hours of approved continuing education with required hours in developmental areas as outlined in the department’s career ladder document (excluding Basic Law Enforcement Training and State Mandated Training/Re‑Certifications)
• Valid NC Driver’s license and good driving record
• General law enforcement certification issued by North Carolina Criminal Justice Education and Training Standards

Resume and law enforcement training records required. Job description indicates minimum of 300 hours of approved continuing education in key developmental areas. These areas are:
Management/Leadership;
Investigative;
Community Oriented Policing;
Emotional Intelligence;
Tactical/Patrol. Resume and training record allows for review of training to ensure these training requirements are met.

4 on - 4 off, 12 hour shifts, rotating every two weeks. Paid bi-weekly. Overtime and Extra Duty assignments available.

Application and instructions are available here. This position will remain Open Until Filled
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All applicants must provide accurate information on the City’s application for each position application.

The City requires position appropriate pre-employment screenings. The City is a drug-free workplace and applicants offered employment will be asked to participate in a pre-employment drug screening.

The City is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. The City makes employment decisions without regard to race, religious creed, color, age, sex/gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, religion, marital status, disability, military service or veteran status, genetic information, or any other classification protected by applicable federal, state, and local laws and ordinances.