Career Opportunities


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COME JOIN OUR TEAM!!!


The UNC Charlotte Police Department is currently recruiting qualified applicants for the position of Public Safety Officer (Police Officer I).  The UNC Charlotte Police Department is responsible for the safety of approximately 23,000 citizens who live, work, and study at UNC Charlotte.

The department consists of approximately 30 sworn law enforcement personnel.  We accomplish our charge with the utilization of bike patrol, vehicle patrol, and interactive contact through the Community Policing philosophy.  To fulfill this responsibility, we are seeking highly motivated officers with high standards of personal integrity.

Benefits include access to state law enforcement medical and retirement plans, tuition free educational opportunities up to and including masters degree and outstanding in-service training opportunities.  Salaries are based upon education and experience.

PAY:

·         NC Basic Law Enforcement Training Certified (BLET) and no law enforcement experience and no higher education. $31,345

·         BLET Certified or qualifying Out-of-State Transfer certified officer with 2 years experience and/or 2 year degree. $33,059

·         BLET Certified or qualifying Out-of-State Transfer certified officer with 4 years experience and/or 4 year degree. $34,634

·         Trainee (No current certifications). $28,000 (This position is currently closed).

The University of North Carolina at Charlotte Police and Public Safety (PPS) requires potential officers to have or be able to obtain current certification from the North Carolina Department of Justice Criminal Justice Standards Division, and meet the minimum standards for employment. The Criminal Justice Education and Training Standards Commission regulates the law enforcement profession except sheriffs, deputies, detention officers and telecommunicators.  Details of requirements can be obtained by going to North Carolina Department of Justice web site:  www.ncdoj.com/law_enforcement/cle_about.jsp

We are currently accepting applications from persons who have current North Carolina Basic Law Enforcement Training (B.L.E.T.) certifications and certified officers from other states that can meet North Carolina certification requirements as Out-of-State Transfers. Officers from other states should contact Lt. David Phillips for additional information concerning Out-of-State Transfer requirements.

The first step in the application process is to utilize the UNC CHARLOTTE online application process by clicking on the following link and completing the initial UNC CHARLOTTE application.

Online Job Posting and Application Process

For more information on the application process, please contact:

Lt. David S. Phillips

dsphilli@uncc.edu

704-687-8474 or 704-687-8300