STARTING SALARY
$32,500-$55,691
CLOSING DATE FOR APPLYING
Open
JOB DESCRIPTION
Fayetteville Police Officers are responsible for the enforcement of state and city laws and regulations. Officers patrol an assigned area, give assistance to motorist and other citizens, safeguard property, direct traffic and investigate accidents. Officers make preliminary investigations of any type of crime or complaint; make a report of finding and enlist further aid, if necessary, to apprehend violators of the law; appear in court as witnesses; and assist other law enforcement agencies.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
- be a U.S. citizen
- be at least 20 1/2 years of age
- possess a High School diploma or GED
- possess a valid driver's license
SELECTION PROCESS
- oral interview
- polygraph test
- drug screening test
- background investigation
- medical examination
- physical agility test
- psychological test
HOW TO APPLY
Interested Applicants can download the application packets online at http://police.ci.fayetteville.nc.us/Recruitment/
or call 910-433-1902 or 910-433-1903 to have an application sent by mail.
OTHER INFORMATION
The City of Fayetteville offers a competitive salary and benefits package to new law enforcement officers. Information regarding the salary and benefits are listed below.
Police Officer � Inexperienced / Training Salary $29,605 - $33,105 per year
Salary at Completion of Field Training Program: $30,605 per year
Additional Pay for Education: BA Degree - $2,500/year, AS Degree - $1,250/year
Police Officer � Lateral Entry / Training Salary $29,605 - $33,105 per year
Salary at Completion of Field Training Program: $30,605 per year
Additional Pay for Education: BA Degree - $2,500/year, AS Degree - $1,250/year
Health and Dental Insurance
The City of Fayetteville Employee Healthcare Benefit Plan provides comprehensive and affordable health and dental coverage while maintaining reasonable costs to employees. Coverage is available for all regular status employees scheduled to work 30 hours or more per week. Employees may also choose to cover eligible dependents. The premium is deducted on a pre-tax basis, with the City paying a portion of the premium. Coverage will begin on the 31st day of employment.
Employer Paid Leave
Paid Vacation:
Employees earn vacation leave beginning the first day of employment, however, they are not eligible to take leave for 6 months. Leave accruals are based upon the number of years of service and the number of hours an employee is scheduled to work.
Paid Holidays:
The City of Fayetteville observes 11 paid holidays per calendar year. The approved holidays are New Year�s Day, Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Good Friday, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Veteran�s Day, 2 days at Thanksgiving and 2 days at Christmas.
Sick / Funeral Leave:
Regular employees earn sick leave in proportion to the number of hours they are scheduled to work per week. Sick leave accruals begin the first day of employment. Sick leave can also be taken for deaths in your immediate family. Sick leave hours accumulate without limits and may be used toward credible service upon retirement from the NC Local Government Retirement System.
Retirement
The City assists our employees in securing their financial future during retirement by participating in the Local Governmental Employees� Retirement System, administered by the State of North Carolina. Regular status employees, scheduled to work 20 hours or more per week, become members in the retirement system upon employment. As a member of this system, employees are required to contribute 6 percent of their gross salary on a tax-deferred basis.
Deferred Compensation Plans
To further assist employees in saving for retirement, the City offers two supplemental retirement savings programs. These programs offer employees an opportunity to save a portion of their salary on a tax-deferred basis to supplement their retirement benefit. The programs offered are 401(k) Supplemental Retirement Income Plan and the ICMA 457 Plan. Sworn Police Officers are provided a 5% contribution into their 401(k) by the City per State Law.
Pay Periods/Direct Deposit
City employees are paid bi-weekly, every other Friday. As an added convenience and safety measure, the City requires all new employees to sign up for direct deposit of their payroll checks.
Longevity Pay
Longevity pay is based upon each employee�s length of service with the City. Longevity is calculated as a percentage of base pay (see below) and is paid each pay period.
5-10 years of service��2.5%
10-15 years of service�4.5%
15-20 years of service���6%
20 or more years of service�7.5%
Educational Incentive
Police Officers are eligible to receive additional pay for the completion of a degree from an accredited college or university. $2,500 is awarded for a Bachelor�s degree and $1,500 for an Associate�s Degree.
Employee Assistance Program
The EAP is available at no cost to all employees and their household members. The EAP provides confidential guidance on legal, financial and personal issues that could affect your health, relationships and job performance.
CONTACT INFORMATION
Lt. Anthony Kelly
Fayetteville Police Department
671 N. Eastern Blvd.
Fayetteville, NC 28301
Telephone: 910-433-1902
Email: akelly@ci.fay.nc.us
Web Site: http://police.ci.fayetteville.nc.us/Recruitment/
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