Police Sergeant

• Salary/Pay Rate: $67,238 - $84,048 Starting annual salary, plus excellent benefits
• Final date to receive applications: 10/21/2026

The Police Sergeant performs responsible work directing a team of sworn police officers in the field to provide public safety by maintaining order, responding to emergencies, protecting people and property, enforcing motor vehicle and criminal laws, and promoting good community relations.

Check out the great benefits the City has to offer.

• Graduation from high school or GED
• Six years of law enforcement experience including experience in a supervisory role as a Police Corporal or equivalent position
• General certification issued by North Carolina Criminal Justice Training and Standards
• Valid NC driver’s license or valid out-of-state driver’s license with the ability to obtain a valid NC driver’s license within sixty days of employment and good driving record

Varied Schedule, rotating shifts, flexibility in assignments (patrol or investigations). 42 Hours per Week. Paid bi-weekly.

Position will remain Open Until Wednesday, October 21st at 11:59pm
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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 make 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.

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