What are the responsibilities and job description for the Police Officer position at Town of Southern Pines?
Police Officer
Annual Salary Range: $47,300 - $78,188
The Town of Southern Pines is a growing service-oriented community with a population of approximately 16,000, seeking qualified candidates for a progressive and professional CALEA Nationally Accredited Police Department. The Southern Pines Police Department is a highly trained, professional organization that has embraced the concept of Community Oriented Policing. The Southern Pines Police Department offers a highly competitive salary and benefits package to include:
- Minimum Starting Salary - $47,300
- Additional Salary Credits, on top of base salary, for Veterans, College Degrees, Intermediate and Advanced Law Enforcement Certifications and other specialized certifications
- A $100 biweekly Discretionary Supplemental Income benefit ($2,600 annualized)
- Enrollment in the North Carolina Retirement system
- 401(K) contribution of 5%
- Medical Insurance at minimal cost for employee plus many ancillary benefit options (see summary of benefits link in this posting)
- Personal Sick and Vacation accrual benefit
- We accept unused Sick Leave balance from previous government agency employer
- A variety of authorized duty uniforms provided by the agency
- Take home vehicle plan
- Comprehensive job relevant training opportunities that help officers advance through the rank structure.
Town Benefits Offered: Employee Benefits Summary
Uniformed officers currently work a 4 on/4 off 12-hour shift. Successful applicants must pass a physical, drug test, comprehensive criminal background investigation and psychological testing.
Please note that the minimum pay range shown is just that - a minimum. We look at every candidate individually and will make sure that your starting pay offer will be based on the experience, knowledge, skills and abilities YOU bring to the table.
We like to take a "total compensation" philosophy toward employment with the Town. So please carefully factor in ALL the pay, benefits, work environment, growth opportunities, team atmosphere, economic stability, etc. together as you consider a rewarding future with the Town of Southern Pines.
Please see job descriptions below:
POLICE OFFICER TRAINEE 9.1.2010.pdf
PATROL POLICE OFFICER I 9.4.2014.pdf
PATROL POLICE OFFICER II 1.13.2016.pdf
PATROL MASTER OFFICER 1.13.2016.pdf
IMPORTANT: In order to be considered as a candidate for this position you MUST upload a completed and notarized North Carolina Criminal Justice Education and Training Standards Commission Personal History Statement, Form F-3. You can access Form F-3 through the employment application. Please use the link provided in the employment application as other versions will not be acceptable. Also, if you are BLET Certified, please upload a copy of your certification.
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
Salary : $47,300 - $78,188
