Are you a certified law enforcement professional interested in doing meaningful work that will significantly impact the community? If so, we invite you to apply to join the ranks of Knightdale’s Police Department. Our mission is to ensure the safety and security of all those who live, work and visit in the Town of Knightdale through professional policing and community partnerships. Our CALEA-accredited agency is among the top in the country committed to professional policing standards. Our officers benefit from the opportunity to serve, and in turn, receive excellent compensation, competitive benefits, top-notch equipment, and will soon move into a newly renovated law enforcement center. Our agency belongs to one of the fastest growing municipalities in our state’s capital county, ensuring steady growth of the Police Department and its resources. Under the guidance and supervision of a tenured command staff, Knightdale’s police officers support the community by providing outreach and crime prevention education and also by helping individuals through what are sometimes the most challenging days of their lives. We are seeking dedicated professionals who embody our core values of Professionalism, Respect, Integrity, Dedication, and Ethical Conduct and who will commit to conducting themselves in a manner consistent with the oaths they will take upon joining our ranks. If this describes you, a member of our Human Resources team is eager to guide you through our hiring process. We encourage you to review the position brochure and detailed job description on our website and apply for our available Police Officer position. Start something noble with the Knightdale Police Department.

Education: Graduation from a standard high school and completion of advanced courses and seminars in various phases of police work; preferably completion of a college degree program in police science, criminal justice, law enforcement or related area.

Experience: Some experience as a certified police officer and medical responder; or an equivalent combination of training and experience.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: Possession of a valid North Carolina driver’s license; Possession of a law enforcement certification awarded by the North Carolina Criminal Justice Education and Training Standards Commission; Ability to obtain certification in Police Bike Patrol Techniques, Field Training Officer, K9 Handler, and Radar Operator (as the position may require); valid CPR certification.

Compensation:
Entry-level – $65,400
Senior Officer – $68,736
Master Officer – $72,242

Hiring Range – up to $72,242
Full Pay Range – up to $97,372

*Officers may be hired at a probationary salary.
**Must meet the requirements of the Department’s Career Development Program for Senior and Master Officer designations.

Recruitment Incentive of $1,000 for each full year of law enforcement experience up to a maximum of 5 years ($5,000). This incentive will be paid as follows: half of the approved incentive will be paid with employee’s first paycheck and the remaining amount will be paid upon successful completion of the Town’s probationary period.

The Town of Knightdale is an equal opportunity employer.

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