Police Officer I

Police Officer I

A Police Officer I performs responsible work to provide for public safety by 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 great benefits the 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 12 hour shifts (4 days on 4 days off). Paid bi-weekly.

Position will remain 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 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.

Benefits Package Highlights:

• Medical and dental benefits through UMR
• EyeMed vision
• Teladoc that gives you access to 24/7/365 access to U.S. board-certified doctors through the convenience of phone, video, or mobile app visits
• Working on Well-Being (WOW) program that focuses on your overall health
• Employer paid life insurance with accidental death and dismemberment for employees
• Employer paid short term disability and long term disability
• Voluntary spouse/dependent life insurance through the Standard Insurance Company
• Voluntary Accident and Critical Illness insurance through the Standard Insurance Company
• Participation in the NC Local Governmental Employees' Retirement System
• NC 401(k) & 457 Deferred Compensation Plans (voluntary participation) through Empower
• Group health plan coverage for eligible retirees
• Employee Assistance Plan (EAP) that offers confidential counseling and assistance with legal issues, financial issues, childcare, and eldercare through BHS
• Discounted rate for the J. Smith Young YMCA (located in Lexington) gym membership
• Discount program on electronics, appliances, theme parks, hotels, movie tickets, flowers, apparel, rental cars, special events and more
• Thirteen employer paid holidays (New Years Day, Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Good Friday, Memorial Day, Juneteenth Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Veterans Day, Thanksgiving Day, Friday after Thanksgiving, and three days for Christmas)
• Employer paid sick leave
• Employer paid annual (vacation) leave
• Various leave programs including shared leave, military leave, civil leave and more
• Overtime pay, on call pay, and holiday premium pay for certain positions
• Longevity pay after three years of employment
• Pay for Performance Merit Pay Plan subject to annual funding approval
• Tuition reimbursement program
• Potential eligibility for Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program
• Transfer of approved unused sick leave earned from a North Carolina governmental employer
• May be eligible to accrue sick and vacation time based on your previous years of service with a North Carolina governmental employer or other local government service from another U.S. state after one year of service with the City of Lexington
• Service anniversary recognition of important career milestones
• Career ladder opportunities for promotions and qualified education/certification accomplishments
• Local Government Employees Federal Credit Union (Civic) eligibility
• View the entire printable Benefits Digest here The City of Lexington benefits are for plan year period July 1 – June 30.