Police Officer

Join the Guardians of the Hill

 Are you ready to be part of a police department that leads the way in meaningful and progressive approaches to protecting, partnering, and serving in its community? Join the Guardians of the Hill!

 The Chapel Hill Police Department is hiring passionate and talented police officers who are currently certified as sworn law enforcement officers in North Carolina. We’re looking for officers who value police and community partnerships.  You must be committed to providing the highest level of service, which our diverse community expects.

 Our?department offers competitive pay, extensive training opportunities, and career advancement planning that’s personalized for you.

 Salary, incentives, and benefits

We’ve increased our starting salary again! Our salary range is now $53,000 to $90,000, with a higher starting salary and rank accounting for years of law enforcement experience and training. Officers have ample paid overtime and extra duty opportunities. Starting salary also increases with the following: 

• $1,500 for associate degree  
• $2,500 for bachelor’s degree  
• $4,500 for master’s degree  
• $1,500 for language fluency  
• $1,500 for Advanced Law Enforcement Certificate

 Additional incentives for officers include:   

• $500 annually for successfully completing physical abilities test  
• 3% increase for officers serving as Field Training Officer 

See a full list of the Town of Chapel Hill incentives and benefits at https://www.townofchapelhill.org/government/departments-services/police/join-chapel-hill-police 

Opportunities just for you 

Guardians of the Hill enjoy permanent, fixed shifts beginning with the patrol division with opportunities to serve in investigations, K-9-unit, traffic, community services, as School Resource Officers, and on?the?Special Emergency Response Team.  

With newly created rotational positions, patrol officers gain diverse experience sooner in their careers. 

We provide continuous professional development through training and educational opportunities, and we’re committed to flexible scheduling to make time for this. 

Co-Response is part of our DNA 

Officers work side-by-side with our Crisis Unit – a co-responder model that has been part of our Police Department for 50 years. Officers and non-sworn crisis counselors collaborate and provide onsite emergency response to people who are experiencing a crisis. 

It is important to us that our ranks reflect the diversity within our community, and we welcome all applicants.  For questions or more information, please contact Meg McGurk at the Chapel Hill Police Department at 919-968-2835 or mmcgurk@townofchapelhill.org.   

Essential Functions

• May perform a variety of law enforcement duties such as responding to calls for service, enforcing traffic and criminal laws; and conducting high visibility patrols
• May perform investigations; conduct interviews; process crime scenes; and collect evidence
• May perform community policing activities
• Performs other duties as required
   

Supervision Exercised
 None
 
 Physical Demands
 The work requires intermittent sitting, standing, walking, running, or stooping. The employee uses equipment requiring a high degree of dexterity and medium strength. 
 
 Work Environment
 The work is typically performed in vehicle or in the field.
 Minimum Qualifications

• Must meet the NC Department of Justice minimum standards for certification.  

• An equivalent combination of education and experience that would provide the required knowledge, skills and abilities to perform the duties of the job. 

Knowledge of

• State and federal laws
• Town ordinances, and Town and departmental policies and procedures
• Best practices in policing and customer service 

Ability to

• Solve problems and make sound decisions; performing mathematical calculations
• Maintain accurate financial records and preparing reports
• Utilize a personal computer and various word processing and database software applications
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees, customers, and supervisors
• Maintain required certification
• Communicate effectively both verbally and in writing
• Model behavior that is consistent with our values of RESPECT 

Education

A high school diploma or its equivalent 

Experience

No experience required for Police Officer I.

 Certifications

• Maintain North Carolina certification through the Department of Justice. 

• Possession of or the ability to obtain a valid North Carolina driver's license 

 

Supplemental Information

This classification has been designated as Safety Sensitive and is subject to random drug and alcohol testing. 

The position is driving essential and must conform to the Town's Safe Driving and Accident Policy and procedures.

 

Salary : $53,000 - $90,000