Public Safety Officer — Launch Police Career

Police Officer I

Type:
Full Time

Salary/Pay Rate:$45,365 starting pay annually plus excellent benefits

Posted Date: 07/21/2024 11:00 AM

** Minimum hiring rate is $40,000annuallywith successful completion of basic law enforcement training.**

Summary
APolice Officer Iperforms responsible work to provide forpublic safetyby maintaining order, responding to emergencies, protecting people and property, enforcing motor vehicle and criminal laws, and promoting good community relations on behalf of and within the City of Lexington. Check out the greatbenefitsthe City has to offer.

Minimum Qualifications

• Education equivalent to graduation from high school and completion of Basic Law Enforcement Training or ability to complete Basic Law Enforcement Training within 6 months of hire;

• Valid NC driver’s license and good driving record;

• Minimum age of 20 years.

Work Schedule
Rotating Shifts. Paid bi-weekly.

Closing Date
-Open until filled.

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 Citymakesemployment 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 serviceor veteran status,genetic information, or any other classification protected byapplicablefederal, state, and local laws and ordinances.