Becoming an Officer

Mint Hill; Mint Hill (NC); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

The Town of Mint Hill is seeking qualified applicants for several police officer positions. Applicants must have a valid NC driver’s license, a high school diploma or GED, and NC BLET certification; successful candidates will undergo pre-employment physicals, drug screening, and psychological testing, with a written test and physical assessment required.

Starting salary is dependent upon experience. Mint Hill is a drug-free workplace and an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Qualifications

• Valid NC driver's license.
• High school diploma or GED.
• NC Basic Law Enforcement Training certification.

Responsibilities

• Enforce criminal and traffic laws of North Carolina and Mint Hill ordinances.
• Investigate suspicious or unusual incidents and conduct preliminary investigations of crimes.
• Make arrests for felonies or misdemeanors in accordance with state statutes and Town ordinances.
• Candidates must pass pre-employment physical, drug screening and psychological testing; written test and physical assessment will be required.

Skills

Driver's license

Education

High school diploma or GED

NC Basic Law Enforcement Training certification

Job description

JOB VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT

Police Officer

The Town of Mint Hill, population 26,900, located in southeastern Mecklenburg County, is seeking qualified applicants for several police officer positions.

Applicants must have a valid N.C. driver's license, high school diploma or GED, and N.C. Basic Law Enforcement Training certification.

Successful applicants must satisfactorily complete a pre-employment physical, drug screening, and psychological testing.

A written test and physical assessment will be required.

Starting salary is dependent upon experience.

Duties include but are not limited to: enforcement of all criminal and traffic laws of the State of North Carolina and the ordinances of the Town of Mint Hill; investigation of suspicious or unusual incidents occurring during his/her tour of duty and conduct preliminary investigations of all actual crimes which he/she discovers or is assigned to investigate; and makes arrests for felony or misdemeanor offenses in accordance with Town Ordinances and State Statutes.

Positions open until filled.

The Town of Mint Hill is a drug-free workplace and an Equal Opportunity Employer.