Police Officer

GovernmentJobs.com — Town of Chapel Hill NC; North Carolina; On-site; USD 57,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

The Town of Chapel Hill, NC is seeking certified, sworn police officers to serve locally and across state lines. Join a department that prioritizes officer well‑being, career development, and community partnership.

Salary ranges from $57,164 to $105,181, with higher pay for experience and training. Overtime and extra duty opportunities are available, plus education incentives of $1,500 for an associate degree and $2,500 for a bachelor’s degree.

Qualifications

• Must meet the NC Department of Justice minimum standards for certification.
• An equivalent combination of education and experience that would provide the required knowledge, skills and abilities to perform the duties of the job.

Skills

Knowledge of laws

Education

Associate degree

Bachelor’s degree

Job description

Become a Guardian of the Hill

We are currently hiring certified, sworn officers in North Carolia and out-of-state.

Be part of a police department that values your experience, your well‑being, and your career goals. We offer competitive pay and benefits, and we lead the way in meaningful and progressive approaches to protecting, partnering, and serving the community.

Salary, Incentives, and Benefits

Salary range is $57,164 - $105,181, with a higher salary for officers based on years of experience and training. Additionally, officers have ample paid overtime and extra duty opportunities too.

Starting salary also increases with the following incentives:

$1,500 for associate degree

$2,500 for bachelor’s degree

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• Must meet the NC Department of Justice minimum standards for certification.
• An equivalent combination of education and experience that would provide the required knowledge, skills and abilities to perform the duties of the job.

Knowledge of:

• State and federal laws