Police Officer (122nd Police Academy)

Greensboro Police Department; Greensboro (NC); On-site; USD 51,000 - 63,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Signing Bonus

Night Shift Premium

Educational Bonus

Military Bonus

Bilingual Pay

Law Enforcement Certificate Pay

Job summary

Greensboro Police Department is seeking Police Trainee candidates to begin a rigorous 25-week recruit program and progressive field training across four districts. The role emphasizes law, human relations, firearms, and defensive tactics with a path to sworn status after academy completion and state exams.

Successful applicants will work a 40-hour week on a 4-day rotation and may receive competitive pay starting at $57,220 plus various bonuses, excellent retirement benefits, and family leave

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED or equivalent
• Must not have felony or serious misdemeanor convictions
• Must meet physically demanding requirements
• Must be a United States citizen
• Must have valid North Carolina driver’s license before start of the Police Academy
• Must be 20 years old before completion of the Police Academy
• Must pass rigid physical, drug, psychological and polygraph exams if offered
• Corrected vision at least 20/20 in both eyes; uncorrected at least 20/100
• Hearing limits must meet predefined standards

Responsibilities

• Maintain law and order, prevent crime, investigate offenses, and apprehend violators
• Respond to automobile accidents and emergencies; use judgment and initiative
• Duties performed within a four-day work week and 40-hour schedule
• Sworn status conferred after academy and state exams

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Join a Purpose-Driven Team Committed to Building a Stronger Greensboro

The City of Greensboro is proud to serve alongside our community in shaping the quality of life our residents deserve. At the heart of everything we do is a deep commitment to public trust, community partnership, and a shared vision for a safer, stronger future. We believe in fostering a workplace culture where dedication to public service is more than a job—it’s a calling.

If you’re driven by a sense of purpose and the opportunity to make a lasting impact, we invite you to explore the Greensboro Police Department and consider becoming part of our mission.

BENEFITS:

The Greensboro Police Department is one of only a few police departments in North Carolina that will pay you while you train. Get the best training in one of the best cities in the state.

COMPETITIVE PAY:

• Salaries starting at $57,220 with a 4% salary increase once recruits become sworn officers

PLUS BONUS PAY:

• Signing Bonus of at least $2,800.00
• Night Shift Premium Pay of $3,600 annually
• Educational Bonus up to $5,000.00
• Military Bonus of $2,500.00
• Bilingual Pay up to $2,500.00 annually
• Law Enforcement Certificate Pay up to $1,250.00 annually

PAID TIME OFF:

• 13 Paid Holidays
• 11 Days Paid Vacation
• 96 Hours Sick Time

4 DAY WORK WEEK:

• 4 Days On
• 4 Days Off

HEALTH AND RETIREMENT:

• The City offers a comprehensive retirement and benefits package including 401 (k), Health, Vision, Dental, Maternity Leave, Paternity Leave, and more.

GROWTH POTENTIAL:

With the excellent training GPD officers receive, they are always encouraged to reach their maximum potential.

SUPPORT FOR WHOLE FAMILY:

• After one year of service, six weeks of paid caregiver leave are available for those with new children or caring for a sick family member.
• In addition, the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) provides eligible employees with up to 12 work weeks of unpaid leave in a 12-month period.
• For mothers returning to work, we offer a lactation-friendly work environment, including a clean and private lactation room and sufficient breaks during the workday.
• Tuition Assistance up to $2,000 annually

Work Schedule/Requirements:

• 40-hour work week

The employment procedure for the Police Trainee position is a multi-step process. An applicant must pass each step in sequential order to progress to the next step. An applicant who misses a scheduled appointment (unless a verified emergency) may be voluntarily withdrawn from any further consideration. Candidates must be in excellent health and have no conditions that would restrict their ability to safely perform these duties. These conditions must be met at the time of application and must be maintained throughout the application process. No residency requirements presently exist to apply for the position of Police Officer. Upon acceptance to the police academy, all candidates must be residents of North Carolina. Qualified applicants will be scheduled periodically throughout the year for hiring consideration.

Recruit training is an intense 25-week program that demands high academic performance in areas such as law, human relations, first aid, firearms, driver training, defensive tactics, and modern law enforcement techniques. The academy also includes daily rigorous physical activity, weight training, aerobic activities, periodic assessments on the physical abilities course, etc. Police Trainees must successfully complete all topical areas and the State Comprehensive Examination. Sworn status is conferred upon successful completion of the Greensboro Police Department Academy and the State Examination administered by the North Carolina Criminal Justice Education and Training Standards Commission.

New officers then receive an additional 12 weeks of field training followed by assignment to one of four districts of the Patrol Bureau. Officers patrol a designated area of the City and are responsible for the prevention of crime, investigation of offenses, and apprehension of violators. The officer must also respond to automobile accidents, crimes in progress, and other emergencies and is required to exercise judgment and initiative in handling both routine and complex problems.

The job is NON-EXEMPT under FLSA.

Minimum Qualifications:

• High school diploma or have passed the General Development Test (GED), indicating high school equivalency
• Must not have committed or been convicted of a felony or serious misdemeanor
• Must meet the physically demanding requirements of the job
• Must be a United States citizen
• Must have a valid North Carolina driver's license before the start of the Police Academy
• Must be 20 years old before completion of the Police Academy
• Must successfully pass a rigid physical examination and drug test, psychological examination, and polygraph examination if extended a Conditional Offer of Probationary Employment
• Corrected vision shall be at least 20/20 (Titmus) for both eyes together, and each eye separately. Uncorrected vision shall be at least 20/100 (Titmus) in both eyes together, but must correct to 20/20 with glasses or soft contacts; color vision deficiency is not acceptable, monocular vision is not acceptable
• Hearing-cumulative loss shall not exceed at pre-determined frequencies in either ear, shall not have a combined loss of greater than