Police Officer I

Lexington, North Carolina; Lexington (NC); On-site; USD 41,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Lexington is hiring a Police Officer I to protect and serve the Lexington community. The role involves maintaining order, responding to emergencies, and enforcing laws to ensure public safety and property protection.

Starting salary is $45,365 per year with excellent benefits; benefits details are provided by the City. The position requires a high school diploma or GED and completion of BLET, with a valid NC driver’s license or ability to obtain one within 60 days, and minimum age 20.

Qualifications

• Graduation from high school or GED.
• Successful completion of Basic Law Enforcement Training and pass the Basic Law Enforcement state exam or a current law enforcement certification.
• Valid NC driver’s license or valid out-of-state license with ability to obtain NC license within sixty days and good driving record.
• Minimum age of 20 years.

Responsibilities

• Maintain order and respond to emergencies to protect people and property.
• Enforce motor vehicle and criminal laws and promote public safety.
• Foster good community relations and public trust.

Skills

Public safety

Emergency response

Community relations

Driving record

Education

High school diploma or GED

Basic Law Enforcement Training (BLET)

Job description

• Salary/Pay Rate: $45,365 Starting annual salary, plus excellent benefits
• Posted Date: 10/26/2026 3:10 PM
• Deadline to Apply: 11/16/2026

Minimum hiring rate is $45,365 annuallywith successful completion of basic law enforcement training.

A Police Officer I performs responsible work to provide for public safety by maintaining order, responding to emergencies, protecting people and property, enforcing motor vehicle and criminal laws, and promoting good community relations.

Check out the great benefits the City has to offer.

Position will remain Open until Monday November 16th at 11:59pm.

Minimum Qualifications

• Graduation from high school or GED
• Successful completion of Basic Law Enforcement Training and pass the Basic Law Enforcement state exam or a current law enforcement certification through the North Carolina Criminal Justice Education and Training Commission
• Valid NC driver’s license or valid out-of-state driver’s license with the ability to obtain a valid NC driver’s license within sixty days ofemployment and good driving record
• Minimum age of 20 years

Work Schedule

Rotating 12 hour shifts (4 days on 4 days off). Paid bi-weekly.

Equal Employment Opportunity

The City is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. The City makes employment decisions without regard to race, religious creed, color, age, sex/gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, religion, marital status, disability, military service or veteran status, genetic information, or any other classification protected by applicable federal, state, and local laws and ordinances.

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