05/20/2026
The Tabor City Police Department currently has openings for a certified Police Officer.
Applicants must possess a current NC General Certification or Probationary Certification.
Job description
Performs the responsibilities of a sworn law enforcement officer in relation to the protection of life, property, and maintaining general peace. Duties include but are not limited to patrolling the Town during a shift in a police car, on foot, or other appropriate means preventing, detecting, and investigating disturbances and crime; investigating traffic accidents, helping victims, and performing traffic control work; apprehending suspects; testifying in court; and executing related assignments. Employees must exercise judgment, initiative and calm control when performing duties, but more difficult problems are normally carried out under the direction of or in conjunction with the Police Sergeant. Work involves frequent public contact which requires tact, firmness, and decisiveness. Work is performed in accordance with departmental policy and state and federal law, supplemented with specific directions from superior officers. Employees are subject to the usual hazards of law enforcement work. The employees are also subject to Level III OSHA Standards on blood borne pathogens. Work is performed under regular supervision, and is evaluated through observation, review of reports, and discussion concerning how particular incidents or activities were handled.
Physical Requirements
• Must be able to physically perform the basic life operational functions of climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, reaching, standing, walking- running, pushing, pulling, lifting, fi*****ng, grasping, feeling, talking, hearing, and repetitive motions.
• Must be able to perform medium work exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 20 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects.
• Must possess the visual acuity to operate a police vehicle and distinguish details and differences when observing people, places, or things on patrol.
Education and Experience
• Graduation from high school and basic law enforcement training (1 yr police experience preferred).
Special Requirement
• Before assignment to sworn duties, employees must possess a valid North Carolina Driver's license and have completed at least the minimum requirement established by the North Carolina Criminal Justice Training and Standards Council for certified law enforcement officers, with possession of a Basic Law Enforcement Certificate. Ability to obtain required certifications.
Additional Information
• The starting salary will be determined based on the selected candidate's skills and qualifications.
Probationary Certificate holders will start at $48,360.00
General Certificate holders will start at $51,360.00
If you hold a probationary certification and are hired at the above-mentioned salary you will automatically be raised to the General Certificate salary upon receiving your General Certification from NC Training and Standards.
Benefits
401 K retirement Paid off duty assignments available
Health Insurance Paid vacation 73.92 hrs. per year/Sick 110.4 hrs. per year.
Take home car up to 35 miles from the town limits.
Paid overtime no comp time.
Career progression pay plan
HOW TO APPLY
Submit Town application along with F-3 to [email protected] questions contact Major Hilburn 910-653-3149.
