POLICE OFFICER

Salary: $59,339.43 - $89,009.15 Annually
Location : Rocky Mount Police Department, 330 South Church Street, PO Box 1180, Rocky Mount, NC 27802-1180, NC
Job Type: Full-Time
Job Number: 202600042
Department: Police
Opening Date: 05/15/2026
Closing Date: Continuous
Work Schedule: 8:30 am - 5:00 pm, VARIES
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
Pay Range: 16


DESCRIPTION OF WORK
Are you dedicated and passionate about making a positive impact in the community and in the lives of those we serve? Are you passionate about law enforcement? Are you looking for an adventure that offers the opportunity to effect and make positive change within our community?


COME, BE PART OF THE ELITE BLUE!


Right here in Rocky Mount, NC., where we honor and live by core values

*INTEGRITY*PROFESSIONALISM*RESPECT*FAIRNESS*
DEFINITION: This position is responsible for the enforcement of state and local laws. This position is responsible for investigating crimes, collects and preserves evidence, conducts interviews, and interrogations and prepares cases for presentation in court.
*Please Read Below Carefully*
Before moving forward, please visit to create a free account to complete the "Police F3" required assessment before proceeding to the next step.
**STARTING SALARY FOR THIS POSITON IS $60,000.00 ANNUALLY**
Other items of interest and incentives:

• Lateral entry for sworn officers (based off experience and training)
• Take home vehicle program
• Career development & advancement opportunities
• Paid vacation and sick leave
• Medical and retirement benefits

JOB REQUIREMENTS

• Answers calls for services.
• Responds appropriately to critical situations; applies proper police procedures.
• Investigates crimes and accidents.
• Prepares incident, accident, and arrest reports.
• Contacts victims and conducts interviews, investigations, and interrogations in compiling criminal cases.
• On call assignments for investigative response as designed by schedule.
• Processes crime scenes.
• Serves arrest warrants and criminal summons.
• Processes prisoners; takes fingerprints and photographs.
• Conducts follow-up investigations on case assignments. Prepares written reports of cases assigned.
• Serves subpoenas.
• Works traffic details.
• Searches for suspects, witnesses, missing persons and lost property; makes arrests for criminal violations.
• Presents evidence and testimony in court hearings of prepared cases.
• Investigates narcotic and vice activities.
• Writes, execute, and serve search warrants.
• Inventories Tasers, patrol cameras, and other equipment.
• Participates in and organizes community-oriented policing activities.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Knowledge and level of competency commonly associated with completion of specialized training in the field of work, in addition to basic skills typically associated with a high school education.
• Sufficient experience to understand the basic principles relevant to the major duties of the position, usually associated with the completion of an apprenticeship/internship or having had a similar position for one to two years.
• Possession of or ability to readily obtain a valid driver's license issued by the State of North Carolina for the type of vehicle or equipment operated.
• Ability to meet current requirements set forth by the North Carolina Training and Standards Commission.
• Must possess a valid or current Basic Law Enforcement Training (B.L.E.T.) certificate. Candidates must provide documentation of (B.L.E.T.) certificate.
• Must submit to and be able to successfully pass background, physical, and psychological screening.
• No felony convictions. No serious misdemeanor convictions in the last 5 years.
• No Domestic Violence convictions.
• No DUI, DWI convictions in the last 5 years.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES REQUIREMENTS

• Knowledge of relevant federal, state, and local laws and ordinances.
• Knowledge of law enforcement vehicles, equipment, tools, and technology.
• Knowledge of criminal investigation tools and techniques.
• Knowledge of department policies and procedures.
• Skilled in the interpretation and application of federal, state, and local policies, codes, and laws.
• Skilled in analyzing problems and identifying solutions.
• Skilled in preparing clear and accurate reports.
• Skilled in establishing cooperative and productive working relationships.
• Skilled in performing mathematical calculations.
• Skilled in operating computers and other standard office equipment.
• Skilled in interpersonal relations.
• Skilled in oral and written communication.

SUPERVISORY CONTROLS: The Sergeant directs and inspects completed work for compliance with procedures, accuracy, and the nature and propriety of the final results.


GUIDELINES: Guidelines include local, state, and federal laws; City ordinances; City administrative and personnel policies; Police Department General Orders; department policy memoranda; Police Department Rules of Conduct and Duty; and North Carolina Criminal Justice Education and Training Standards. These guidelines are generally clear and specific but may require some interpretation in application.


COMPLEXITY: The work consists of related law enforcement duties. Potentially life-threatening situations contribute to the complexity of the position.


SCOPE AND EFFECT: The purpose of this position is to assist in the enforcement of local, state, and federal laws. Success in this position contributes to the enforcement of local, state, and federal laws and to the effectiveness of department operations.


PERSONAL CONTACTS: Contacts are typically with other City staff; court officials; representatives of other law enforcement agencies; crime victims; suspects, prisoners, and inmates; and members of the general public.


PURPOSE OF CONTACTS: Contacts are typically to give or exchange information, resolve problems, provide services, and motivate and influence persons.


PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The work is typically performed while sitting in a patrol car, at a desk or table or while intermittently sitting, standing, walking, running, bending, crouching, or stooping. The employee occasionally lifts light and heavy objects, climbs ladders, and uses tools or equipment requiring a high degree of dexterity.


WORK ENVIRONMENT: The work is typically performed in an office and outdoors. May work days, nights, and weekends, and holidays. The employee may be exposed to potentially life-threatening situations. The work requires the use of specialized law enforcement protective devices.


SUPERVISORY AND MANAGEMENT RESPONSIBILITY: None.
Full time jobs are provided Benefits.


Benefit information can be found on the City's website
01


What is the highest educational degree obtained?

• No Degree
• High School or GED
• Associate Degree
• Baccalaureate
• Master's degree or above

02


What is your knowledge level within this field of work?

• No knowledge
• Training only in this field of work
• Some knowledge, and less than 6 months of actual work experience within an exact position
• Moderate knowledge level, 6 months; but less than 3 years of actual work experience within an exact position
• Moderate knowledge level; 3 years of experience; but less than 5 years in an exact position
• High knowledge level; with 5 years or more in an exact position

03


Can you provide proper documentary evidence of your educational and work experience within the criminal justice field of expected employment at the time of hire?

• Yes
• No

04


Do you possess a valid driver's license issued by N.C. for the type of vehicle to be operated within this position?

• Yes
• No

05


Do you possess a valid or current (NC) Basic Law Enforcement Training (B.L.E.T.) certificate? (Please note that this is a critical question; and must be supported within your resume under certificates; as it is an important requirement for the job if you do not have experience)

• Yes
• No

06


Are you currently enrolled in NC Basic Law Enforcement Training (B.L.E.T.) Academy? If so which one?

• Yes
• No

07


If you are currently enrolled in NC Basic Law Enforcement Training (B.L.E.T.) Academy, which one? what is your expected graduation date?
08


Please select from the list of your preferred choose of either Police Officer, (SRO) School Resource Officer or Narcotics Investigator (Incumbent must understand that after assignment he/she would return back to regular police officer duties at any given time).

• Police Officer
• (SRO) School
• Detective

09


In relation to the above question. Do you understand that after assignment you would return back to regular police officer duties at any given time?

• Yes
• No

10


Have you ever been terminated or left a law enforcement agency while under investigation?

• Yes
• No
• Choose not to respond

Required Question