Police Officer (122nd Police Academy)

City of Greensboro•(Greensboro Police Department ) 100 Police Plaza Greensboro, NC

3d•Onsite

About The Position

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.

Requirements

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 160 dB in both ears, and hearing aids are not acceptable
POPAT test time will be used to predict whether or not a candidate may be successful in the Academy
Must meet the State-mandated reading level requirement of 11th grade or higher (reference NC Criminal Justice Education and Training Standards Commission Administrative Rules - 12 NCAC 09.0203(e) Requirements
Applicants selected to participate in the first phase of testing will be administered a reading comprehension test.
Applicants must meet the State-mandated reading level requirement of 11th grade or higher (reference NC Criminal Justice Education and Training Standards Commission Administrative Rules - 12 NCAC 09.0203(e).
Applicants not meeting the State-mandated reading level will be discontinued from the Police Academy application process.
The North Carolina Criminal Justice Education and Training Standards Commission has mandated minimum requirements for employment as a law enforcement officer. Individual agencies may require higher standards. See 12 NCAC 09B .0101 and 12 NCAC 09B .0111 - Minimum Standards for Certification.
When an applicant has a criminal record, he/she must list ALL charges, regardless of the disposition or the date of the charge, on the Form F-3 (LE) - Personal History Statement. Even if a charge was dismissed by the court or the district attorney, it still must be listed under the Criminal Offense Record section of these forms. Every charge listed must be accompanied by true/certified copies of the warrant for arrest, citation/magistrate's order, etc., and the court disposition/judgment. This documentation may be obtained from the Clerk of Court's Office in the county in which the applicant was criminally charged. Failure to list ALL charges may result in denial of certification or suspension/revocation of an existing certification.

Nice To Haves

Upon acceptance to the police academy, all candidates must be residents of North Carolina.

Responsibilities

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.

Benefits

The Greensboro Police Department is one of only a few police departments in North Carolina that will pay you while you train.
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
13 Paid Holidays
11 Days Paid Vacation
96 Hours Sick Time
4 Day Work Week
4 Days On 4 Days Off
401 (k)
Health
Vision
Dental
Maternity Leave
Paternity Leave
Tuition Assistance up to $2,000 annually
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.
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.