Police Officer (Certified)

Salary: See Position Description

Location : Greenville, NC

Job Type: Regular Full-Time

Job Number: 1457D

Department: Police

Opening Date: 06/24/2023

Closing Date: Continuous

Job Summary

The Greenville Police Department (GPD) is currently seeking

Certified Police Officers!

GPD is a nationally accredited law enforcement agency that provides a full range of high-quality law enforcement services through a departmental philosophy of community-oriented policing. As a growing, progressive agency, GPD continuously implements innovative techniques and methods to protect and serve the Greenville community. GPD currently employs approximately 200 sworn officers and over 50 civilian employees who serve with the utmost professionalism in the various bureaus, divisions, and units. We'd love to be able to consider you for employment as a GPD Police Officer!

Starting annual salary: $52,436.80- $57,678.40, depending on experience.

Salary after successful completion of 6-month probationary period: $55,057.60 - $60,569.60, depending on starting salary.

This is a continuous recruitment and may close without notice.

Qualified law enforcement officers are strongly encouraged to apply.

Examples of Duties

• Patrols an assigned area on foot, patrol car, or other assigned mode of transportation to preserve order and enforce laws;

• Receives and answers complaints and requests for service from citizens, provides information or assistance, or investigates according to policies and procedures;

• Summons additional personnel, ambulance, or additional facilities to the scene of disaster, crime or accident as required;

• Interviews complainants, witnesses, and other persons who may have related information;

• Performs crime scene processing;

• Investigates break-ins, thefts, major crimes, and other situations as may be required;

• Prepares detailed records and reports as required;

• Investigates traffic accidents and completes State accident reports;

• Operates speed detection device and writes traffic citations as warranted;

• Escorts parades, funerals, and similar processions;

• Attends public gatherings to help maintain order;

• Patrols assigned areas and investigates unusual and suspicious circumstances;

• Makes arrests as warranted;

• Presents oral testimony in court;

• Notifies business owners of conditions deserving attention;

• Accompanies persons transporting large sums of money or other valuables;

• Directs traffic at accident scenes, hazardous locations, sporting events, in lieu of traffic signals, and as directed;

• Operates breathalyzer, DCI terminal, and other assigned police equipment;

• Serves warrants, capiases, and subpoenas;

• Reports hazardous street conditions, defective lights, defective water lines, and other problems;

• Coordinates and meets with other officers and supervisors to collaborate efforts to address police issues in assigned areas;

• Attends and participates in community meetings and efforts;

• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Special Requirements

Must be a Certified North Carolina Law Enforcement Officer in good standing with the N.C. Criminal Justice Standards Commission OR must have successfully completed an approved North Carolina Basic Law Enforcement Training (BLET) program.

Must be a United States citizen.

Must be a high school graduate or have passed the General Educational Development (GED) test.

Must have a valid driver's license and acceptable driving record.

Must be at least 20 years of age at the time of application.

Must be of good moral character with no disqualifying criminal conviction(s).

Must undergo an extensive background investigation including, but not limited to, polygraph exam, psychological evaluation, medical exam, and drug screen.

Must successfully complete a physical agility test and oral interviews.

Must be available to work days, evenings, nights, weekends, and holidays on a rotating schedule.

Must meet any other minimum employment requirements established by the City of Greenville. Note: The selection process is typically completed within three (3) to four (4) months.

Qualified individuals who do not successfully complete the selection process can reapply for other City job vacancies.

Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer

The City of Greenville offers a comprehensive benefits package to all regular full-time employees including vacation, holiday, and sick leave as well as medical, dental, vision, life and short-term disability insurance. Employees in designated part-time positions may participate in some of the benefit programs offered to regular full-time employees.

Visit the City of Greenville Human Resources for a more in depth summary of our benefits.

01

Provide your full name (no initials). Also provide your maiden name if applicable. (Required for background check.)Last, First, Middle (Maiden)

02

What is your Social Security number? (Required for background check - list number as xxx-xx-xxxx)

03

Do you have a high school diploma or GED?

Yes

No

04

If you have attended college, which best describes your level of education?

Some college; no degree

Associate's degree

Bachelor's degree

Course work beyond bachelor's degree

Master's degree or higher

05

Do you have a valid driver's license issued by N.C. or another state? (Note: a valid driver's license is a current driver's license that is not revoked, suspended, or subject to limited restoration or conditional operation privileges.)

Yes

No

06

Please list your driver's license number and the state in which it was issued.

07

Are you at least 20 years of age?

Yes

No

08

Are you a citizen, born or naturalized, of the United States?

Yes

No

09

Have you ever been convicted of a felony?

Yes

No

10

Are you currently employed as a law enforcement officer by a North Carolina agency?

Yes

No

11

If you answered yes to question 10, what is your title and name of your agency? If no, please type N/A.

12

If you are not currently employed as a law enforcement officer by a North Carolina agency, have you successfully completed an approved North Carolina BLET program?

Yes

No

13

If you answered yes to question 12, where did you attend your BLET program? If no, please type N/A.

14

If you have not attended an approved North Carolina BLET program, we encourage you to apply to the Police Officer Trainee job posting at

15

This position requires that you be able to work rotating shifts. Are you willing and able to work a variety of shifts: days, evenings, weekends, and holidays?

Yes

No

16

I do hereby authorize a review of and full disclosure of all records concerning myself to any duly authorized agent of the City of Greenville, whether the said records are of a public, private, or confidential nature. The intent of this authorization is to give my consent for full and complete disclosure of the records of educational institutions; the records of commercial or retail credit agencies (including credit reports and/or ratings; and other financial statements and records wherever filed; medical and psychiatric treatment and/or consultation including hospitals, clinics, private practitioners, and the U.S. Veteran's Administration; employment and pre-employment records, including background reports, efficiency rating, complaints or grievances filed by or against me and the records and recollections of attorneys at law, or of other counsel, whether representing me or another person in any case, either criminal or civil, in which I presently have or have had an interest. I understand that any information obtained by a personal history background investigation which is developed directly or indirectly, in whole or in part, upon this release authorization, will be considered in determining my suitability for employment. I also certify that any person(s) who may furnish such information concerning me shall not be held accountable for giving this information; and I do hereby release said person(s) from any and all liability, which may be incurred as a result of furnishing such information.

I agree.

I do NOT agree and therefore withdraw my application from further consideration.

17

I understand that a requirement of application for Police Officer is the completion of a series of physical endurance/fitness tests and exercises designed to determine my fitness for employment. I understand that the tests will involve strenuous physical activity including bench press, leg press, sit-ups, a flexibility test, and a one and one half mile run. I acknowledge that there are risks inherent in performing the endurance/performance/fitness tests, and I assume the risk of strain, accident, or injury in connection with my participation in these tests and exercises. I intend this recognition and assumption of risk to be binding not only for myself, but also on my family and legal successors in interest.

After considering my own health and limitations, I certify that I am fit to participate in all of the physical endurance/performance/fitness tests and exercises listed above.

After considering my own health and limitations, I certify that I am NOT fit to participate in all of the physical endurance/performance/fitness tests and exercises listed above. Therefore, I withdraw my application from further consideration.

18

I understand that I will be expected to provide copies of the following documents to the Human Resources Department prior to employment: Social Security card, birth certificate, valid driver's license, high school diploma/GED, college degree or transcripts (if applicable), Form DD-214 (veterans only), and state law enforcement certification (if applicable).

I agree

I do NOT agree and therefore withdraw my application.

Required Question