Police Officer

The Town of Wendell is Recruiting for a Lateral Transfer of a Patrol Officer I or II

Salary offered will be determined based on experience

Patrol Officer I - $58,587.75-$90,811.301

Patrol Officer II - $62,103.02-$96,259.67

Wendell is proud to be one of the safest communities in North Carolina, according to independent research from Safe Wise in 2025, collected via up-to-date FBI crime statistics. We are nationally accredited through CALEA, reflecting our commitment to excellence. With Wendell recently named the fastest growing town in North Carolina, it's an exciting time to be a part of our community.

If you want to contribute to that growth and join a high-performing, service-focused team, now is the time to apply!

• COMMITMENT – We have a selfless determination and relentless dedication to the public, our partners, and to each other. We will strive to continually improve our community and our agency.
• COLLABORATION – We understand the importance of building partnerships. We will develop and maintain lasting partnerships to promote community engagement and inclusive problem solving.
• INTEGRITY – We are committed to the highest standards of honesty and ethical conduct, which are the cornerstones of our profession.
• PROFESSIONALISM – We accept responsibility for our actions. We are accountable to ourselves and those we serve. We will communicate honestly and consistently strive for excellence.

If these values align with yours, we'd love to have you as a part of our team!

• LBA - wellness allowance per year to be used for a variety of wellness and/or personal needs, including child activities, educational programs, fitness (including classes, fitness equipment, fitness trackers, and more), healthy meal delivery services, meditation/mindfulness programs, med spa services, and many other categories in support of your overall personal wellness.
• HRA card (annual employer-paid towards copays, prescriptions, medical supplies, etc)
• Gym membership
• Tattoos and beards allowed
• Take home car policy based on training & experience
• Insurance upon retirement
• Specialty units (drone, community engagement, traffic) with plenty of growth & opportunity
• CALEA-accredited department
• Longevity pay program
• Outer carriers for officers
• Instructor pay incentive

An employee in this class performs a full range of general law enforcement duties. Work includes patrolling the Town during an assigned shift in a police car or on foot; preventing, detecting, and investigating disturbances and crime; performing traffic control work; apprehending suspects; and executing related assignments. Employees must exercise judgment, initiative, and calm control when performing duties; more difficult problems are normally carried out under the direction of or in conjunction with a Police Sergeant assigned.

Work involves frequent public contact, which requires tact, firmness, and decisiveness. Work is performed in accordance with departmental policy and state and federal law, supplemented with specific directions from superior officers. Work is performed under the direct supervision of the Unit Sergeant and is evaluated for effectiveness, visibility, compliance with standards, public support, and attainment of performance objectives.

• Patrols streets in a police car, on bicycle, or on foot; checks doors and windows; examines premises of unoccupied residences or buildings; detects unusual conditions; may maintain surveillance and observation for stolen cars, missing persons, or suspects; reports dangerous or defective streets, sidewalks, traffic lights, or other hazardous conditions.
• Responds to calls for assistance, complaints,…