Master Police Officer

Lexington Police Department; Lexington (NC); On-site; USD 57,000 - 71,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent benefits

Job summary

Lexington Police Department in Lexington, North Carolina, is seeking a Master Police Officer responsible for intermediate protective service and public safety work: maintaining order, responding to emergencies, protecting people and property, and enforcing motor vehicle and criminal laws. The position is full-time with 4 on 4 off, 12.25-hour shifts, paid bi-weekly, overtime and extra duty available.

Requires five years as sworn officer, 300 hours CE in development areas, NC driver's license, and

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

Responsibilities

• A Master Police Officer 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.

Education

High School diploma or GED

General law enforcement certification (NC CJET)

Job description

Master Police Officer

A Master Police Officer 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.

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

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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.

All applicants must provide accurate information on the City’s application for each position application.

The City requires position appropriate pre-employment screenings. The City is a drug-free workplace and applicants offered employment will be asked to participate in a pre-employment drug screening.

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.