Find & Apply For Law Enforcement Officer Jobs in Sharpsburg, North Carolina

Police Officer Type:

Full Time Salary/Pay Rate:

starting $50,000 The Town of Sharpsburg is seeking applicants interested in a rewarding career in law enforcement and currently accepting applications for one full-time police officer position. The Sharpsburg Police Department embraces the concept of community policing while providing police services, including traffic enforcement, criminal law enforcement, emergency response, criminal investigations, and special event functions. The Department serves a community of approximately 2,000 residents and is located between Rocky Mount and Elm City. The Town borders three-county jurisdictions of Nash, Edgecombe, and Wilson. The Sharpsburg Police Department is a small department with a budget for nine full-time officers. The Department operates on a 12-hour shift with two officers on each shift when fully staffed. Applicants must have obtained a high school diploma or have passed the G.E.D. Applicants must have completed Basic Law Enforcement Training and passed the state BLET exam, be at least 20 years of age, pass a comprehensive background investigation, and must possess a N.C. driver's license at the time of appointment. However, applicants that have not attend a BLET program are encouraged to contact the Chief of Police for sponsorship consideration. Applicants with previous law enforcement experience, advanced education, or advanced training in criminal justice or related field experience are preferred but not required. The starting pay for an applicant with no experience is $50,000. The Town of Sharpsburg offers an excellent benefits package. Interested applicants should submit a Town of Sharpsburg employment application, a personal history statement (N.C. Form F3), and authorization to release information form. Application packets will also be accepted by personal delivery or mail at:

Sharpsburg Police Department Attention:

Michael Thomas, Chief of Police P.O. Box 100 Sharpsburg, NC 27878 Office (252) 977-0004

Job Type:

Full-time Pay:

From $50,000.00 per year

Benefits:

401(k) Dental insurance Health insurance Health savings account Life insurance Paid time off Retirement plan Tuition reimbursement Vision insurance

License/Certification:

BLET Certification (Required)

Work Location:

In person