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SummarySalary - $50,000 - $90,000 annuallyJoin the Guardians of the HillAre you ready to be part of a police department that leads the way in meaningful and progressive approaches to protecting, partnering, and serving in its community? Join the Guardians of the Hill!The Chapel Hill Police Department is hiring passionate and talented police officers who are currently certified as sworn law enforcement officers in North Carolina. We're looking for officers who value police and community partnerships. You must be committed to providing the highest level of service, which our diverse community expects.Our department offers competitive pay, extensive training opportunities, and career advancement planning that's personalized for you.Salary, incentives, and benefitsOur salary range is $50,000 to $90,000, with a higher starting salary and rank accounting for years of law enforcement experience and training. Officers have ample paid overtime and extra duty opportunities.Starting salary also increases with the following:* $1,500 for associate degree* $2,500 for bachelor's degree* $4,500 for master's degree* $1,500 for language fluency* $1,500 for Advanced Law Enforcement CertificateAdditional incentives for officers include:* $500 annually for successfully completing physical abilities test* 3% increase for officers serving as Field Training OfficerSee a full list of the Town of Chapel Hill incentives and benefits at just for youGuardians of the Hill enjoy permanent, fixed shifts beginning with the patrol division with opportunities to serve in investigations, K-9-unit, traffic, community services, as School Resource Officers, and on?the?Special Emergency Response Team.With newly created rotational positions, patrol officers gain diverse experience sooner in their careers.We provide continuous professional development through training and educational opportunities, and we're committed to flexible scheduling to make time for this.Co-Response is part of our DNAOfficers work side-by-side with our Crisis Unit - a co-responder model that has been part of our Police Department for 50 years. Officers and non-sworn crisis counselors collaborate andprovide onsite emergency response to people who are experiencing a crisis.It is important to us that our ranks reflect the diversity within our community, and we welcome all applicants.To apply, please visitwww.townofchapelhill.org.For questions or more information, please contact Meg McGurk at the Chapel Hill Police Department at 919-###-#### ...@townofchapelhill.org.Essential FunctionsEssential Functions* May perform a variety of law enforcement duties such as responding to calls for service, enforcing traffic and criminal laws; and conducting high visibility patrols* May perform investigations; conduct interviews; process crime scenes; and collect evidence* May perform community policing activities* Performs other duties as requiredSupervision ExercisedNonePhysical DemandsThe work requires intermittent sitting, standing, walking, running, or stooping. The employee uses equipment requiring a high degree of dexterity and medium strength.Work EnvironmentThe work is typically performed in vehicle or in the field.Minimum QualificationsMinimum Qualifications* Must meet the NC Department of Justiceminimum standards for certification.* An equivalent combination of education and experience that would provide the required knowledge, skills and abilities to perform the duties of the job.Knowledge of:* State and federal laws* Town ordinances, and Town and departmental policies and procedures* Best practices in policing and customer serviceAbility to:* Solve problems and make sound decisions; performing mathematical calculations* Maintain accurate financial records and preparing reports* Utilize a personal computer and various word processing and database software applications* Establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees, customers, and supervisors* Maintain required certification* Communicate effectively both verbally and in writing* Model behavior that is consistent with our values of RESPECTEducationA high school diploma or its equivalentExperienceNo experience required for Police Officer I.Certifications* Maintain North Carolina certification.Possession of or the ability to obtain a valid driver's license North Carolina issued by the state of NC and the availability of private transportation or the ability to provide transportation between job sites.Supplemental InformationThis classification has been designated as Safety Sensitive and is subject to random drug and alcohol testing.The position is driving essential and must conform to the Town's Safe Driving and Accident Policy and procedures.