Police Officer

National Police; Southport (NC); On-site; USD 51,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

Southport Police Department in Southport, NC is seeking sworn officers to perform community-oriented patrol and response duties. The role offers an annual salary range of $50,770 to $78,186, reflecting NC requirements and a commitment to public service.

Applicants must hold NC BLET certification, have a valid NC driver’s license, and pass a comprehensive background check. Out-of-state transfers are evaluated case-by-case as the department values integrity and community partnership.

Qualifications

• Current North Carolina BLET certification is required.
• Valid North Carolina driver’s license.
• Successful background investigation is required.
• Out-of-state transfers considered case-by-case.

Responsibilities

• Perform general patrol duties and respond to calls for service.
• Professionally conduct law enforcement and investigative duties to protect residents and visitors.
• Prepare incident, accident, and arrest reports; document evidence as needed.
• Investigate crimes and motor vehicle accidents; process crime scenes and collect evidence.
• Serve warrants and summonses; testify in court as required.
• Promote a positive image of the Southport Police Department through professional community engagement.
• Develop proficiency in all aspects of police work through ongoing training.

Skills

Community policing

Patrol operations

Investigative duties

Court testimony

Education

North Carolina BLET certification

Job description

Salary: $50,770.00 – $78,186.00 Annually

Position Summary:

Performs general patrol duties and responds to calls for service as a key member of the Southport Police Department, working in partnership with the community to protect life and property.

The Southport Police Department is committed to professional policing, community partnerships, and employee development. We are looking for individuals of integrity who are dedicated to public service and who want to build a rewarding law enforcement career while making a positive impact in our community.

Essential Functions:

• Police Officers with the City of Southport will focus on community-based patrol operations and interactions throughout the community.
• They must professionally perform law enforcement and investigative duties to help ensure the safety of residents, businesses, and visitors.
• Officers will answer calls for service, respond to critical situations, investigate crimes and motor vehicle accidents, prepare incident, accident, and arrest reports.
• Officers will process minor crime scenes for fingerprints, collect and process other evidence, serve arrest warrants and criminal summonses, conduct follow-up investigations, work traffic control assignments, attend and testify in court, investigate narcotic and reported criminal activity, and work to organize and participate in community-based policing activity as assigned.
• All Southport Police Officers are expected to serve as ambassadors for the Police Department by promoting a positive image of the agency through professional interactions with the community.
• Patrol Officers are expected to develop proficiency in all aspects of police work through training, experience, and continued professional development.
• The Southport Police Department is committed to developing well-rounded officers who are proficient in all aspects of modern law enforcement.

Requirements:

• The City of Southport is seeking professional, service-oriented law enforcement officers who are committed to protecting our community while building positive relationships with residents, visitors, and fellow employees.
• Current North Carolina BLET certification is required. Out-of-state lateral transfers will be considered on a case-by-case basis.
• Before assignment to sworn duties, employees must possess a valid North Carolina driver’s license, meet the minimum standards established by the North Carolina Criminal Justice Education and Training Standards Commission, and successfully complete a comprehensive background investigation.