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Lateral Police Officer

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GoLawEnforcement.com

Hendersonville, NC (In Person)

$71,610 Salary, Full-Time

Posted 2 weeks ago (Updated 2 weeks ago) • Actively hiring

Expires 6/30/2026

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Job Description

Lateral Police Officer Job Type:
Full Time Hendersonville, NC City of Hendersonville Salary Range:
$51,861
  • $91,359.87 Lateral Transfer Police Officers I
  • IV Qualifications for a Police Officer I
  • Grade 15
  • $ 51,861.75
  • $ 78,920.
09
Education and Experience:
High school diploma: prior experience in law enforcement is desired; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Special Qualifications:
Possession of a valid Driver's License to operate a motor vehicle. Requirements may exist at the time of hire and as a condition of continued employment. Possess a General or Probationary Law Enforcement Certificate awarded by the North Carolina Criminal Justice Education & Training Standards Commission. Must meet and maintain all minimum and local training and education requirements for the position and maintain sufficient physical and mental conditioning to perform the work of a police officer.
Additional Considerations:
Must meet "Achieved Standards" or better on most recent annual evaluation. All college degrees must be conferred by a Regionally Accredited Educational Institution. Basic Law Enforcement Training (BLET), Mandatory In-service Training, and Roll Call Training do not satisfy the training requirements for career progression. LEO Service is defined as any state, county, municipal, or company police service as recognized by North Carolina Criminal Justice, Training and Standards Commission. Qualifications for a Police Officer II
  • Grade 16
  • $ 54,454.83
  • $ 82,866.
10
Education and Experience:
High school diploma; and three (3) years of experience in a responsible position of law enforcement; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Special Qualifications:
Possession of a valid Driver's License to operate a motor vehicle. Requirement exists at the time of hire and as a condition of continued employment. Possess a General Law Enforcement Certificate awarded by the North Carolina Criminal Justice Education & Training Standards Commission. Completion of at least 100 hours of Law Enforcement continuing education. Must meet and maintain all minimum and local training and education requirements for the position and maintain sufficient physical and mental conditioning to perform the work of a police officer.
Additional Considerations:
Must meet "Achieved Standards" or better on most recent annual evaluation. All college degrees must be conferred by a Regionally Accredited Educational Institution. Basic Law Enforcement Training (BLET), Mandatory In-service Training, and Roll Call Training do not satisfy the training requirements for career progression. LEO Service is defined as any state, county, municipal, or company police service as recognized by North Carolina Criminal Justice, Training and Standards Commission. Lateral Officers are awarded the highest level of progression without previously progressing through earlier levels if/when eligible. Qualifications for a Police Officer III
  • Grade 17
  • $ 57,177.58
  • $ 87,009.
40
Education and Experience:
High school diploma; and eight (8) years of experience in a responsible position in law enforcement and supervision; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Special Qualifications:
Possession of a valid Driver's License to operate a motor vehicle. Requirements may exist at the time of hire and as a condition of continued employment. Possess an Intermediate or Advanced Level Law Enforcement Certificate awarded by the North Carolina Criminal Justice Education and Training Standards Commission. Law enforcement instructor certification from the North Carolina Criminal Justice Education and Training Standards Commission is preferred. 500 hours of Law Enforcement continuing education (400 hours with AA degree, 300 hours with BA/BS degree). Must meet and maintain all minimum and local training and education requirements for the position and maintain sufficient physical and mental conditioning to perform the work of a police officer.
Additional Considerations:
Must meet "Achieved Standards" or better on most recent annual evaluation. All college degrees must be conferred by a Regionally Accredited Educational Institution. Basic Law Enforcement Training (BLET), Mandatory In-service Training, and Roll Call Training do not satisfy the training requirements for career progression. LEO Service is defined as any state, county, municipal, or company police service as recognized by North Carolina Criminal Justice, Training and Standards Commission. Lateral Officers are awarded the highest level of progression without previously progressing through earlier levels if/when eligible. Qualifications for a Police Officer IV Grade 18
  • $60,036.46
  • $91,359.
87
Education and Experience:
High school diploma; and fifteen (15) years of experience in a highly responsible position of law enforcement and supervision; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Special Qualifications:
Possession of a valid Driver's License to operate a motor vehicle. Requirements may exist at the time of hire and as a condition of continued employment. Possess an Advanced Law Enforcement Certificate awarded by the North Carolina Criminal Justice Education and Training Standards Commission. Law enforcement instructor certification from the North Carolina Criminal Justice Education and Training Standards Commission. 1000 hours of Law Enforcement continuing education (750 hours with AA degree, 500 hours with BA/BS degree). Must meet and maintain all minimum and local training and education requirements for the position and maintain sufficient physical and mental conditioning to perform the work of a police officer.
Additional Considerations:
Must meet "Achieved Standards" or better on most recent annual evaluation. All college degrees must be conferred by a Regionally Accredited Educational Institution. Basic Law Enforcement Training (BLET), Mandatory In-service Training, and Roll Call Training do not satisfy the training requirements for career progression. LEO Service is defined as any state, county, municipal, or company police service as recognized by North Carolina Criminal Justice, Training and Standards Commission. Lateral Officers are awarded the highest level of progression without previously progressing through earlier levels if/when eligible. Police Officer Benefit Highlights Employee Health, Dental and Vision Insurance
  • 100% Covered If Wellness Requirements Met Family Health Coverage
  • 75% of dependent coverage is paid by the City Wellness program with potential for 8 extra vacation days Free clinic and free mental health programs Paid Short Term Disability Paid Family Leave Life Insurance Apply online at www.
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