Police Officer (118th Police Academy)

Salary: $57,220.00 Annually

Location : (Greensboro Police Department ) 100 Police Plaza Greensboro, NC

Job Type: Active Full-Time

Job Number: GPD118

Department: Greensboro Police Department Academy

Opening Date: 07/01/2024

Closing Date: 11/30/2024 11:59 PM Eastern

Description

The City of Greensboro exists to partner with the community to build the desired quality of life for Greensboro. All of our actions are guided by our commitment to and measured by our success in building public trust and the future we and the community desire.
Critical to our success is maintaining a work environment that fosters employee commitment to public service and making a difference in the lives of our residents.
If this sounds like a purpose that you would like to share in, please consider the opportunity below.

BENEFITS:

The Greensboro Police Department is one of only a few police departments in North Carolina that will pay you while you train. Get the best training in one of the best cities in the state

MORE BENEFITS:

COMPETITIVE PAY: •Salaries starting at $57,220 with a 4% salary increase once recruits become sworn officers

PLUS BONUS PAY: •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

4 DAY WORK WEEK: 4 Days On
4 Days Off

HEALTH AND RETIREMENT: The City offers a comprehensive retirement and benefits package including 401k, Health, Vision, Dental, Maternity Leave, Paternity Leave, and more.

GROWTH POTENTIAL: With the excellent training GPD officers receive, they are always encouraged to reach their maximum potential.

Tuition Assistance up to $2,000 annually

SUPPORT FOR WHOLE FAMILY: At Greensboro Police Department, we support the whole family. After one year of service, six weeks of paid caregiver leave is available for those with new children or caring for a sick family member. In addition, the 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.

Please visit to view a complete list and learn more about joining the GPD Team.
Work Schedule/Requirements: 40 hours work week - Topical areas may vary schedule

The employment procedure for the Police Trainee position is a multi-step process. An applicant must pass each step in sequential order to progress to the next step. An applicant who misses a scheduled appointment (unless a verified emergency) may be voluntarily withdrawn from any further consideration. Candidates must be in excellent health and have no conditions which would restrict their ability to safely perform these duties. These conditions must be met at the time of application and must be maintained throughout the application process. No residency requirements presently exist to apply for the position of Police Officer. Upon acceptance to the police academy, all candidates must be residents of North Carolina. Qualified applicants will be scheduled periodically throughout the year for hiring consideration.

Recruit training is an intense 25-week program that demands high academic performance in areas such as law, human relations, first aid, firearms, driver training, defensive tactics, and modern law enforcement techniques. The academy also includes daily rigorous physical activity, weight training, aerobic activities, periodic assessments on the physical abilities course, etc. Police Trainees must successfully complete all topical areas and the State Comprehensive Examination. Sworn status is conferred upon successful completion of the Greensboro Police Department Academy and the State Examination administered by the North Carolina Criminal Justice Education and Training Standards Commission.
New officers then receive an additional 12 weeks of field training followed by assignment to one of four districts of the Patrol Bureau. 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 emergency situations and is required to exercise judgment and initiative in handling both routine and complex problems.
Please refer to for information on pre-employment testing and the application process. Specific questions may be directed to Greensboro Police Department Recruiters at 336-373-2460. The job is NON-EXEMPT under FLSA.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications :

• 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 requirement of the job
• Must be a United States citizen
• Must have a valid North Carolina drivers license prior to the start of the Police Academy
• Must be 20 years old prior to 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, 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 10th grade or higher (reference NC Criminal Justice Education and Training Standards Commission Administrative Rules - 12 NCAC 09.0203(e)

Requirements

Special Notes Concerning This Position:

• 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 10th 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.

Documentation of Criminal Charges - 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.

01

Are you a current or previous City of Greensboro employee? If so, please enter your Lawson ID and the department you work/worked for. If not applicable or you can't remember, please enter N/A.

02

Have you previously applied with the Greensboro Police Department?

• Yes
• No

03

If you have previously applied to the Greensboro Police Department, please list the month and year of all previous applications. If you have never applied before, enter N/A.

04

How did you hear about this opportunity with the Greensboro Police Department?

• Social Media (FaceBook, Instagram, Twitter etc.)
• Internet
• College Program
• Movie Theaters
• iApplyGreensboro
• Newspaper Advertisement
• Billboards
• WUPN (Channel 45)
• The WB (Channel WBFX)
• Cable TV (BET, Weather Channel, Lifetime, ESPN 2)
• Calendar
• Direct mail out
• Friend/Family Member
• City Employee
• Other advertisement

05

Please select the "class" category driver's license you posses.

• No Driver's License
• NCID (North Carolina Identification Card)
• Type C
• Type A CDL
• Type B CDL
• Out of state Commercial Driver's License (CDL)
• Out of state non/commercial Driver's License

06

Please provide your Driver's License Number in the space below or type "Not Applicable" or "N/A" if you do not possess a Driver's License.

07

Have you ever used Marijuana? If so, please indicate the last time.

• "NA" or Not Applicable
• Less than 1 year ago
• 1 year, but less than 3 years ago
• 3 years, but less than 5 years ago
• 5 years, but less than 7 years ago
• 7 years, but less than 10 years ago
• 10 or more years ago

08

If you answered yes to using Marijuana, please indicate the month, year, and State of when and where you last used it. If this doesn't apply, enter N/A.

09

Have you ever used any of the following drugs illegally? If so, please check all that apply.

• "NA" or Not Applicable
• Ecstasy
• Powder Cocaine
• Crack Cocaine
• PCP (Phencyclidine)
• Amphetamines
• LSD (Lysergic Acid Diethylamide)
• Methamphetamine
• Steroids
• Mushrooms (Hallucinogens)
• Opiates (Morphine and Codeine)

10

If you indicated that you've used any of the drugs listed in Question 9 , please indicate the last time.

• "NA" or Not Applicable
• Less than 1 year ago
• 1 year, but less than 3 years ago
• 3 years, but less than 5 years ago
• 5 years, but less than 7 years ago
• 7 years, but less than 10 years ago
• 10 or more years ago

11

Have you ever used any prescription medication that was not prescribed to you?

• Yes
• No

12

If you selected "Yes" in the question above, please explain below. Incomplete answers will not be processed. If you selected "No" in the question above, please type "Not Applicable" or "N/A"

13

Have you ever sold, distributed or manufactured, any amount of marijuana, any other legal or illegal drug?

• Yes
• No

14

If you selected "Yes" in the question above, please explain below. Incomplete answers will not be processed. If you selected "No" in the question above, please type "Not Applicable" or "N/A"

15

Have you ever had a Domestic Violence Orderissued against you?

• Yes
• No

16

If you selected "Yes" in the question above, please provide the Date of Issuance and the Date of Expiration.. Incomplete answers will not be processed. If you selected "No" in the question above, please type "Not Applicable" or "N/A"

17

Have you ever committed an act of Domestic Violence (reported or non-reported)? Domestic Violence includes acts against immediate family members, spouses, or anyone you were living with at the time or anytime previous to the act.

• Yes
• No

18

If you selected "Yes" in the question above, please explain below. Incomplete answers will not be processed. If you selected "No" in the question above, please type "Not Applicable" or "N/A"

19

Have you ever been arrested for DWI or DUI? please indicate the last time.

• "NA" or Not Applicable
• Less than 2 years ago
• 2 years, but less than 4 years ago
• 4 years, but less than 6 years ago
• 6 years, but less than 8 years ago
• 8 years, but less than 10 years ago
• 10 or more years ago

20

Have you been convicted of a felony?

• Yes
• No

21

Have you been convicted of a misdemeanor?

• Yes
• No

22

If you indicated that you have been convicted of a felony or misdemeanor, please explain below. If not, please type "Not Applicable" or "N/A" Incomplete answers will not be processed.

23

Have you ever received any of the following types of military discharge?

• "Not Applicable" or "N/A"
• Uncharacterized
• Honorable
• General (Under honorable conditions)
• Under other than honorable conditions
• Bad Conduct Discharge
• Dishonorable Discharge
• Dismissal

24

Have you ever been arrested by a law enforcement officer or otherwise charged with a criminal offense? (The term "charged" as used in this question includes being issued a criminal citation or summons.) If yes, give details below. If not, please type "Not Applicable" or "N/A".

25

BLET Certified: Have you successfully completed Basic Law Enforcement Training and passed the BLET state exam within the past twelve (12) months?

• Yes
• No

26

BLET Certified: If you have successfully completed Basic Law Enforcement Training and passed the BLET state exam within the past twelve (12) months? If not, please type "Not Applicable" or "N/A"If so, please identify:•The North Carolina Community College attended;•The beginning and ending dates of the BLET attended;•The total number of course hours completed;•The date of the State Comprehensive Examination;•The date BLET Certificate issued;If selected for background investigation, applicants must provide a copy of the BLET Certificate, copy of the course transcript verifying grades attained each topical area, reading comprehension grade level attained, and POPAT scores.

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Currently Enrolled In BLET: Are you currently enrolled in Basic Law Enforcement Training? If not, please type "Not Applicable" or "N/A".If so, please identify: •The North Carolina Community College currently attending;•The beginning and ending dates of the BLET attending;•The total number of course hours;•The date of the State Comprehensive Examination;•The law enforcement agency providing sponsorship;

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BLET Certified and Currently Sworn In With A Law Enforcement Agency (employed less than 2 years): If you have completed BLET and are currently employed by a law enforcement agency, If not, please type "Not Applicable" or "N/A". If so, please identify: •The law enforcement agency currently employed with;•Date of employment with current law enforcement agency;•What certification do you currently possess from the North Carolina Criminal Justice Standards Division? o Probationary Certificate; or,o General Certificate•The North Carolina Community College attended for BLET;•The beginning and ending dates of the BLET attended;•The total number of course hours completed;•The date of the State Comprehensive Examination;•The date BLET Certificate issued;If selected for background investigation, applicants must provide a copy of the Certificate (Probationary or General) issued by the North Carolina Criminal Justice Standards Division, BLET Certificate, copy of the course transcript verifying grades attained each topical area, reading comprehension grade level attained, and POPAT scores.

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LATERAL POLICE OFFICER (Are you currently a certified police officer in North Carolina or another state, and have been for at least two years) Do you meet the below requirements for a Lateral Officer? To be considered for employment as a police officer seeking to make a lateral move into the Greensboro Police Department, current law enforcement officers must meet the following qualifications:•Must possess a current Law Enforcement Certification and must have been employed in a full-time law enforcement capacity for a minimum of 24 months in the preceding 30 month period (at the time application is received). The totality of the individual's law enforcement period will be considered.•Must have served a minimum of two years in a civilian governmental law enforcement assignment.•Must meet all of the current standards for a police officer applicant.•Must complete all parts of the hiring process as established by the department.•Must be evaluated and recommended for employment by the department's selection committee.•Former Greensboro Police Officers who have not been separated from the agency for more than one year are eligible for reinstatement, but must successfully complete all portions of the employment process.

• Yes
• No

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LATERAL POLICE OFFICER: Do you possess a current Law Enforcement Officer Certification issued by the state of North Carolina? •If so, which agency issued your certification?

• Not Applicable
• North Carolina Criminal Justice Standards Division
• North Carolina Sheriffs' Standards Division

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LATERAL POLICE OFFICER: Do you possess a current Law Enforcement Officer Certification issued by a state other than North Carolina? If not, please type "Not Applicable" or "N/A".•If so, which agency issued your certification?

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LATERAL POLICE OFFICER: What type law enforcement certification do you currently possess?

• Not Applicable
• Probationary Certificate {applicants with this certificate do not qualify for consideration as a Lateral Police Officer applicant with the Greensboro Police Department}
• General Certificate
• Advanced Certificate

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LATERAL POLICE OFFICER: Have you been employed in a full-time sworn law enforcement capacity for a minimum of 24 months in the preceding 30 month period? {The totality of the applicant's law enforcement training and work experience will be considered.} If not, please type "Not Applicable" or "N/A".If so, has your work experience included patrol duties? How long?

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LATERAL POLICE OFFICER: If employed in a civilian governmental law enforcement assignment, have you served a minimum of two (2) years in a full-time capacity? (i.e. University/College Campus Police, Private Security Police, etc.) If not, please type "Not Applicable" or "N/A". o If so, is your certification issued by the North Carolina Criminal Justice Standards Division? o If so, what specific duties were you assigned to perform?

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I hereby certify that each and every statement made on this form is true and complete and understand that any misstatement or omission of information will subject me to disqualification or dismissal. I also acknowledge that I have a continuing duty to update all information contained in this document. I will report to the employing agency and forward to the NC Criminal Justice Education and Training Standards Commission any additional information which occurs after the signing of this document.

• I Agree
• I Do Not Agree

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