NC-Certified Police Officer — Competitive Benefits & Growth

Asheville Police Department; Asheville (NC); On-site; USD 51,000 - 93,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Signing bonus

Uniform allowance

Retirement LGERS

401K

Tuition reimbursement

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Life insurance

Job summary

The Asheville Police Department is seeking qualified Police Officers to protect lives and property in the City of Asheville, NC. Officers work 12-hour shifts and progress through a pay ladder from Police Trainee to Senior Police Officer with substantial annual ranges.

Starting salaries begin at $51,064.52 with opportunities to advance to $93,103.66 as a Master Police Officer II; comprehensive benefits include health, dental, life insurance, a 401K, tuition reimbursement, and an annual uniform

Qualifications

• Must be NC certified or NC BLET completed and valid for certification.
• Entrance Exam & Fitness Assessment (Modified Coopers).
• Background investigation, polygraph, psychological eval.

Responsibilities

• Patrol designated areas to preserve law and order and enforce traffic laws.
• Respond to calls for service and protect life and property.
• Investigate complaints, collect and preserve evidence, interview victims and witnesses.
• Prepare and serve search warrants and arrest warrants.
• Apprehend and arrest offenders for crimes committed under state and federal law.

Skills

Communication

Public safety

Education

NC Police Officer certification / NC BLET completion

Job description

The Asheville Police Department is seeking qualified Police Officers to protect lives and property in the City of Asheville, NC. Officers work 12-hour shifts and progress through a pay ladder from Police Trainee to Senior Police Officer with substantial annual ranges.

Starting salaries begin at $51,064.52 with opportunities to advance to $93,103.66 as a Master Police Officer II; comprehensive benefits include health, dental, life insurance, a 401K, tuition reimbursement, and an annual uniform