Patrol Officer — Public Safety & Community Impact

Support New Bern LLC; New Bern (NC); On-site; USD 50,000 - 82,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of New Bern, NC is hiring a Police Officer on a full-time basis. The role involves enforcing laws, investigating crimes, collecting evidence, and preparing reports while operating under emergency conditions and under supervision of a Police Sergeant.

Candidates must have a high school diploma or equivalent; BLET certification with driver’s license; pay scales range from $50,328 to $81,908 annually, with compensation assessed by department size and qualifications.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• BLET certification required.
• Driver's license valid in NC.
• Criminal background checks required for final candidates.

Responsibilities

• Enforce laws and investigate crimes.
• Respond to dispatches and patrol assigned areas.
• Prepare reports and testify in court as needed.
• Conduct traffic stops, issue citations, and perform warrants/subpoenas.

Skills

Enforcing laws

Investigations

Evidence collection

Reporting skills

Interpersonal communication

Driver's license

Education

High school diploma

BLET certification

Job description

The City of New Bern, NC is hiring a Police Officer on a full-time basis. The role involves enforcing laws, investigating crimes, collecting evidence, and preparing reports while operating under emergency conditions and under supervision of a Police Sergeant.

Candidates must have a high school diploma or equivalent; BLET certification with driver’s license; pay scales range from $50,328 to $81,908 annually, with compensation assessed by department size and qualifications.