ABOUT

Applicants Must:

• Be at least 20 years old.
• Pass a rigid physical examination.
• Be a high school graduate or have passed the GED.
• Be of good moral character with no disqualifying criminal offenses.
• Be a U.S. Citizen.
• Be able to obtain a North Carolina Driver’s license.

Applicants Must Complete The Following:

• Background Investigation
• Drug Screen Oral Interview Process
• Physical Evaluation – Police Officer’s Physical Agility Test (POPAT)
• Psychological Evaluation
• Computer Voice Stress Analysis

Applicants Must Not:

• Have used marijuana (legal and illegal) within one (1) year of their anticipated hire date.
• Applicants who have used any substance listed in Schedule II-V of the NC Controlled Substance Act without medical supervision within five (5) years immediately preceding the date of application will be reviewed by the Career Services Unit on a case-by-case basis.
• Have any felony convictions over the age of 18.
• Have received any DUI’s in last two (2) years.
• Have received two (2) DUI’s in last five (5) years.
• Have received more than 5 traffic violations in last three (3) years.

The City of Greenville offers a comprehensive benefits package to all regular full-time employees including vacation, holiday, and sick leave. Additional benefits include:

• Starting salary $52,436 and $55,058 upon certification and after a six month probationary period
• Low Cost Major Medical
• Affordable Dental & Vision
• Employer Provided Pension and 401K
• Courtesy Officer Housing Contracts
• Take Home Vehicle Program

• New and State-of-the-Art Equipment
• Discounted Gym Membership and Wellness Benefits
• Tuition Reimbursements
• Paid Training
• GI Bill Assistance
• Off-Duty Opportunities