Police Employment

How to Become a Roxboro Police Officer

Looking for a fulfilling career that allows you to make a positive impact in your community? The City of Roxboro is seeking passionate and dedicated individuals to join our team as Police Officers.

Our department is committed to proactive policing, which means we prioritize community engagement, collaboration, and enforcement actions to prevent crime before it happens. You will have the opportunity to work with a team of dedicated officers who share this philosophy and are passionate about making a positive impact in the lives of our residents.

As a Police Officer, you will play a crucial role in promoting the safety and security of our city. You will have the opportunity to enforce a variety of laws, engage with community members, build relationships, and work collaboratively with local organizations to foster a safer and more connected community.

In this role, you will be responsible for a wide range of law enforcement duties, from patrolling the city and investigating crimes to enforcing traffic laws and apprehending suspects. You will need to exercise good judgment, remain calm under pressure, and demonstrate strong communication skills when interacting with the public.

Working as a Police Officer is a challenging, but a rewarding career. We are dedicated to supporting our officers through ongoing training, professional development, and a commitment to safety and wellness. If you are looking for a career that allows you to serve your community and make a real difference in people's lives, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity today.

We offer three hiring options:

1)  Not certified and have no experience? We have you covered. We will pay you to attend basic law enforcement      training.  Starting salary $44,454 after graduation and upon being sworn as a LEO, salary increases to $49,014

2)  BLET Certified, with less than three years NC LEO experience? Starting salary, $49,014

3)  Experienced NC LEO with more than three years experience? You could be eligible for our lateral entry program with a starting salary at or above entry level pay, depending on qualifications and training.

Anyone interested in a career with the Roxboro Police Department must complete a City of Roxboro Employment Application and the Law Enforcement F-3 Form for Police.  Applications are processed by the Human Resources Department and should be mailed or delivered to the address below:

City of Roxboro Human Resources
P.O. Box 128

105 S. Lamar Street

Roxboro, NC 27573

Processing of police applications takes approximately three to five months.  Requirements and procedures have been established by the North Carolina Criminal Justice Education and Training Standards Commission and the Roxboro Police Department.  To view the police department's hiring policy click here.

The following is a general progression of the application process and will indicate where a candidate is in the hiring process:

1. Submit a City of Roxboro application for employment with all supplements.  A North Carolina Training and Standards Personal History Statement (F3) is required as part of the initial application process;
2. Pre-screening of applications for disqualifying offenses or conduct;
3. Phone Interview.
4. Selected applicants proceed to oral board phase;
5. Oral board and panel interview;
6. Entry level written and physical agility testing will be conducted;
7. Comprehensive Background Investigation;
8. Extension of conditional offer for qualified applicants and
9. Physical examination, psychological fitness testing and drug screening.

Training & Experience

All applicants must be a high school graduate or have successfully completed a General Education Development (GED) program; however, applicants with advanced degrees are highly desired.

Preference is given to applicants who possess a valid law enforcement certification from the North Carolina Criminal Justice Education and Training Standards Commission or enrolled in a North Carolina Basic Law Enforcement Training (BLET) course in order to be considered for employment.

The city offers a paid trainee program to attend a local BLET for non-certified applicants.  Selection is based on highly qualified, competent applicants who have successfully completed every phase of the hiring process.  Selected applicants for trainee must meet additional employment requirements.

 Additions to Salaries

• Bilingual Incentive Pay, per city policy, $60/weekly stipend ($1,560 annually) 
• Advanced Law Enforcement Certificate is a $500 increase to the base salary
• Education incentive increase to the base salary, degree must be job related:
  Associate degree $500, Bachelor degree $1,000, Master degree $1,500
• Cost of Living Adjustment (COLA) as approved by City Council annually on July 1.
• Annual Merit Increases
• Certification Pay program.  Officers who meet certain tenure and training requirements can earn certification pay increases.  Click Certification Pay to view the program criteria.  

 Benefits

• Take home patrol car (per take home car policy, up to 30 Miles outside of Person County (Not to extend into the Commonwealth of Virginia), after completion of Field Training phase.
• Paid on duty physical fitness (inside the department's on site workout facility)
• Paid training
• Paid overtime or compensatory time
• Paid vacation/sick leave
• 13 annual paid holidays
• Education assistance ($400/Semester or $800/yr)
• 401K employer contribution
• Employer retirement contribution
• City paid medical and vision insurance for employee
• Paid life insurance ($15,000 while employed with the City)
• Optional benefits paid by employee through VOYA and MetLife
• Longevity pay in November based on tenure with the City.

 City of Roxboro: An Equal Opportunity Employer

The City of Roxboro is an Equal Opportunity Employer and offers competitive benefits and salaries. Selections for employment will be made on the basis of applicants' qualifications for the job.  All employees will be treated equitably in regard to compensation, training, and promotional opportunities without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, or age. Persons with disabilities will be given equal consideration in all matters involving employment to the extent their disabilities do not prevent them from performing the essential functions of their position. The City of Roxboro will reasonably accommodate any employee to the degree it does not compromise their safety and health or the safety and health of others.