City of Greensboro
Police Officer (120th Police Academy)
City of Greensboro, Greensboro, North Carolina, us, 27497
Overview
Join a purpose-driven team committed to building a stronger Greensboro. The City of Greensboro serves the community with a focus on public trust, partnership, and a safer, stronger future. If you’re driven by purpose and impact, explore the Greensboro Police Department and consider becoming part of our mission. Benefits
The Greensboro Police Department pays you while you train. Competitive pay and comprehensive benefits package. Compensation and Perks
Salaries starting at $57,220 with a 4% salary increase once recruits become sworn officers Signing Bonus of at least $2,200 Night Shift Premium Pay of $3,600 annually Educational Bonus up to $5,000 Military Bonus of $2,500 Bilingual Pay up to $2,500 annually Law Enforcement Certificate Pay up to $1,250 annually Paid Time Off
13 Paid Holidays 11 Days Paid Vacation 96 Hours Sick Time Work Schedule
4 Day Work Week: 4 Days On, 4 Days Off 40-hour work week (topical areas may vary) Health, Retirement, and Growth
Comprehensive retirement and benefits package including 401(k), Health, Vision, Dental, Maternity Leave, Paternity Leave, and more Tuition Assistance up to $2,000 annually Growth potential with strong training for maximum potential Family Support and Leave
After one year of service, six weeks of paid caregiver leave Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) up to 12 work weeks in 12 months Lactation-friendly work environment with a private lactation room and breaks Please visit the Benefits page to view a complete list and learn more about joining the GPD Team: Greensboro, NC (greensboro-nc.gov). Work Schedule/Requirements
40-hour work week; topically varies by assignment. The Police Trainee employment process is multi-step and requires passing each step in sequence. Failure to attend scheduled appointments (without verified emergency) may withdraw an applicant from consideration. Applicants must be in excellent health and able to perform duties safely. No residency requirement to apply for Police Officer; upon acceptance to the police academy, applicants must be residents of North Carolina. Qualified applicants are scheduled for hiring consideration periodically throughout the year. Recruit training is a 25-week program covering law, human relations, first aid, firearms, driver training, defensive tactics, and modern law enforcement techniques, with daily physical activity. Trainees must complete all topical areas and the State Comprehensive Examination. Sworn status is conferred after successful completion of the Greensboro Police Department Academy and the State Examination. New officers then receive 12 weeks of field training and are assigned to one of four districts in the Patrol Bureau. For pre-employment testing and application process information, refer to the Greensboro Police Department website. Specific questions may be directed to the Greensboro Police Department Recruiters at 336-373-2460. The position is non-exempt under FLSA. Minimum Qualifications
High school diploma or GED No felony or serious misdemeanor conviction Physically capable of performing the duties United States citizen Valid North Carolina driver’s license prior to start of the Police Academy Must be 20 years old prior to completion of the Police Academy Pass physical, drug, psychological, and polygraph examinations if offered conditional employment Vision: corrected 20/20; uncorrected 20/100 but correctable to 20/20; color vision acceptable Hearing: no disqualifying cumulative loss; hearing aids not acceptable POPAT test required to predict academy success Reading level of 10th grade or higher Special Notes Concerning This Position
Selected applicants will take a reading comprehension test; must meet 10th-grade reading level NC CJET Standards require minimum standards for certification; agencies may require higher standards Documentation of Criminal Charges: Applicants must list ALL charges on the Personal History Statement, with true/certified copies of dispositions. Failure to disclose may result in denial of certification or suspension/revocation of existing certification.
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Join a purpose-driven team committed to building a stronger Greensboro. The City of Greensboro serves the community with a focus on public trust, partnership, and a safer, stronger future. If you’re driven by purpose and impact, explore the Greensboro Police Department and consider becoming part of our mission. Benefits
The Greensboro Police Department pays you while you train. Competitive pay and comprehensive benefits package. Compensation and Perks
Salaries starting at $57,220 with a 4% salary increase once recruits become sworn officers Signing Bonus of at least $2,200 Night Shift Premium Pay of $3,600 annually Educational Bonus up to $5,000 Military Bonus of $2,500 Bilingual Pay up to $2,500 annually Law Enforcement Certificate Pay up to $1,250 annually Paid Time Off
13 Paid Holidays 11 Days Paid Vacation 96 Hours Sick Time Work Schedule
4 Day Work Week: 4 Days On, 4 Days Off 40-hour work week (topical areas may vary) Health, Retirement, and Growth
Comprehensive retirement and benefits package including 401(k), Health, Vision, Dental, Maternity Leave, Paternity Leave, and more Tuition Assistance up to $2,000 annually Growth potential with strong training for maximum potential Family Support and Leave
After one year of service, six weeks of paid caregiver leave Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) up to 12 work weeks in 12 months Lactation-friendly work environment with a private lactation room and breaks Please visit the Benefits page to view a complete list and learn more about joining the GPD Team: Greensboro, NC (greensboro-nc.gov). Work Schedule/Requirements
40-hour work week; topically varies by assignment. The Police Trainee employment process is multi-step and requires passing each step in sequence. Failure to attend scheduled appointments (without verified emergency) may withdraw an applicant from consideration. Applicants must be in excellent health and able to perform duties safely. No residency requirement to apply for Police Officer; upon acceptance to the police academy, applicants must be residents of North Carolina. Qualified applicants are scheduled for hiring consideration periodically throughout the year. Recruit training is a 25-week program covering law, human relations, first aid, firearms, driver training, defensive tactics, and modern law enforcement techniques, with daily physical activity. Trainees must complete all topical areas and the State Comprehensive Examination. Sworn status is conferred after successful completion of the Greensboro Police Department Academy and the State Examination. New officers then receive 12 weeks of field training and are assigned to one of four districts in the Patrol Bureau. For pre-employment testing and application process information, refer to the Greensboro Police Department website. Specific questions may be directed to the Greensboro Police Department Recruiters at 336-373-2460. The position is non-exempt under FLSA. Minimum Qualifications
High school diploma or GED No felony or serious misdemeanor conviction Physically capable of performing the duties United States citizen Valid North Carolina driver’s license prior to start of the Police Academy Must be 20 years old prior to completion of the Police Academy Pass physical, drug, psychological, and polygraph examinations if offered conditional employment Vision: corrected 20/20; uncorrected 20/100 but correctable to 20/20; color vision acceptable Hearing: no disqualifying cumulative loss; hearing aids not acceptable POPAT test required to predict academy success Reading level of 10th grade or higher Special Notes Concerning This Position
Selected applicants will take a reading comprehension test; must meet 10th-grade reading level NC CJET Standards require minimum standards for certification; agencies may require higher standards Documentation of Criminal Charges: Applicants must list ALL charges on the Personal History Statement, with true/certified copies of dispositions. Failure to disclose may result in denial of certification or suspension/revocation of existing certification.
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