Master Police Officer

City of Lexington; Lexington (NC); On-site; USD 57,000 - 71,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent benefits

Job summary

The City of Lexington is seeking a Master Police Officer to perform intermediate protective service and public safety work. You will maintain order, respond to emergencies, protect people and property, enforce motor vehicle and criminal laws, and promote good community relations for the Police Department.

Requirements include a high school diploma or GED, five years as a sworn officer, 300 hours of approved continuing education, a valid NC driver’s license, and NC general law enforcement

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Five years’ sworn law enforcement experience with progressive responsibilities.
• Minimum 300 hours of approved continuing education with designated developmental areas.
• Valid NC driver’s license and clean driving record.
• General law enforcement certification issued by NC CJET.

Responsibilities

• Performance of intermediate protective and public safety duties.
• Maintain order, respond to emergencies, protect people and property.
• Enforce motor vehicle and criminal laws and promote community relations.

Education

High school diploma or GED

Five years sworn law enforcement experience

300 hours continuing education with developmental areas

Valid NC Driver’s license

General law enforcement certification (NC CJET)

Job description

Master Police Officer

• Type:Full Time
• Salary/Pay Rate:$56,593 - $70,741 Annually, plus excellent benefits
• Posted Date:03/06/2025 5:05 PM

A MasterPoliceOfficer performs intermediate protective service and public safety work maintaining order, responding to emergencies, protecting people and property, enforcing motor vehicle and criminal laws, and promoting good community relations for the Police Department.

Minimum Qualifications

• Graduation from high School diploma or GED
• Five years’ experience as a sworn law enforcement officer with progressively responsible experience at police officer levels
• A minimum of 300 hours of approved continuing education with required hours in developmental areas as outlined in the department’s career ladder document (excluding Basic Law Enforcement Training and State Mandated Training/Re‑Certifications)
• Valid NC Driver’s license and good driving record
• General law enforcement certification issued by North Carolina Criminal Justice Education and Training Standards

Resume and training records required. Job description indicates minimum of 300 hours of approved continuing education in key developmental areas. These areas are: Management/Leadership; Investigative; Community Oriented Policing; Emotional Intelligence; Tactical/Patrol. Resume and training record allows for review of training to ensure these training requirements are met.

Work Schedule

4 on - 4 off, 12.25 hour shifts, rotating every two weeks. Paid bi-weekly. Overtime and Extra Duty assignments available.

The City is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. The City makes employment decisions without regard to race, religious creed, color, age, sex/gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, religion, marital status, disability, military service or veteran status, genetic information, or any other classification protected by applicable federal, state, and local laws and ordinances.