Police Officer

Town of Topsail Beach; Topsail Beach (NC); On-site; USD 48,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

The Town of Topsail Beach is seeking a professional Police Officer to join its community‑oriented Police Department. You will patrol coastal areas, respond to calls, enforce laws and ordinances, and prepare detailed reports.

Candidates should have basic law enforcement training, a high school diploma, and strong communication and judgment to maintain public safety and positive relations with residents and visitors in a beach community.

Qualifications

• Must have knowledge of applicable laws, ordinances, and law enforcement practices.
• Ability to prepare clear reports and use de-escalation techniques.
• Strong communication skills and public relations with residents and visitors.

Responsibilities

• Patrolling and responding to calls for service.
• Enforcing state laws, Town ordinances, traffic and parking regulations.
• Investigating crashes, incidents, and complaints; making arrests and conducting preliminary investigations.

Skills

Patrol & response

Effective communication

Sound judgment

Professional demeanor

Calm under pressure

Education

High school diploma

Basic law enforcement training

Job description

The Town of Topsail Beach is seeking a professional, dependable Police Officer to join our community-oriented Police Department. Officers serve residents, visitors, businesses, and Town departments while providing professional and responsive law enforcement services.

Position Summary

Responsibilities include:

• Patrolling and responding to calls for service.
• Preventing, detecting, and investigating criminal activity.
• Enforcing state laws, Town ordinances, traffic, and parking regulations.
• Investigating crashes, incidents, and complaints.
• Making arrests and conducting preliminary investigations.
• Collecting and preserving evidence.
• Preparing accurate reports and providing court testimony.
• Assisting with emergencies, special events, storms, and community incidents.
• Maintaining a visible, professional presence throughout the Town.

Officers must demonstrate sound judgment, professionalism, effective communication, and the ability to remain calm and decisive in stressful situations.

Work may include nights, weekends, holidays, overtime, seasonal traffic, beach and waterfront areas, severe weather, and other conditions common to a coastal community.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

The successful candidate should have knowledge of applicable laws, ordinances, law enforcement practices, investigations, evidence handling, and modern law enforcement technology. Candidates mustbe able to communicate effectively, prepare clear reports, safely use law enforcement equipment, de‑escalate conflicts, exercise sound judgment, and maintain positive relationships with the public and coworkers.

Education & Experience

• High school graduation and completion of basic law enforcement training, or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
• Previous municipal or coastal law enforcement experience is preferred but not required.