POLICE OFFICER
Mint Hill Police Department
RemoteFull timeMid level$62,000-$99,000Posted today
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Mint Hill Police Department
Overview
The Mint Hill Police Department is seeking the highest of motivated individuals with strong character to join our team. We are located in Mecklenburg County, NC, just minutes from uptown Charlotte. We are a department of 50 sworn and looking for dedicated individuals who are ready to embark on serving the Mint Hill community. Mint Hill is primarily a bedroom community of nearly 30 square miles and 30,000 residents that still holds small town charm, low crime, great schools, and plenty of family entertainment, yet still close enough to enjoy all that the City of Charlotte has to offer.
Whether you’re just beginning your career and starting Basic Law Enforcement Training (BLET) or a lateral officer looking to transfer, the Mint Hill Police Department provides a clear path to accelerating your career through a core training matrix, and certifications to help you succeed in whatever part of your career you are in.
Upon joining the MHPD, you will embark on a performance driven department that strives to encompass our core values of integrity, professionalism, compassion and fairness in every action. We believe in accountability at all levels within the department and strive to maintain the strongest community relations from a supportive community. At MHPD, you will train, you will be supported, and you will be provided with the tools to succeed early. Crime analytics and quality of life concerns drive our strategic daily duties to carry out the mission and vision of the Mint Hill Police Department. At MHPD, you will enforce the law under the highest standards and best practices, and we want those who meet a high standard.
Our commitment is to provide services that are fair, impartial, and effective while incorporating the highest standards of personal conduct and performance. We strive to serve the public responsibly while being held accountable to the highest moral, ethical, and legal standards. The Mint Hill Police Department believes in continuous improvement in all our endeavors and is always striving to achieve excellence.
Successful applicants must satisfactorily complete a pre-employment physical, drug screening, and psychological testing. A written test and physical assessment will be required.
Responsibilities
Positions involve patrolling of assigned areas, accident and crime scene investigations, collection and preservation of physical evidence, follow-up investigations and special assignments for the purpose of the prevention of crime, apprehension of offenders and enforcement of laws and ordinances. Police officers must be able to act without the direct supervision using independent judgment and discretion in meeting emergency and non-emergency situations. Duties are performed in accordance with law and departmental directives. Work involves extensive public contacts and situations of personal danger. Work is performed under the regular supervision of a Sergeant
What We Offer
Competitive pay based on education, training and experience. ($61,921 – $98,991)
Lateral candidates eligible for 2.5% pay increase for every 2 years of qualifying service
$5,000 hiring bonus
Bi-Lingual – 5% additional
Longevity Pay - $500 to $2000 based on years of service
Police Officer I – 2.5% additional
Police Officer II – 5% additional
100% Town paid medical, dental, vision, life, long and short term disability
100% Town paid medical upon retirement with 30 years of service.
Take home vehicles
Relaxed policy on facial hair and tattoos.
Leadership development
Departmental support
Employee assistance program
Flexible spending account
Education Incentives
Associate Degree – 5%
Bachelors Degree – 10%
Masters Degree – 15%
Professional Certificates
Intermediate Certification - 2.5%
Advanced Certification - 5%
NCJA Specialized Professional Certificates – 2.5%
Community, Criminal Investigation, Traffic Enforcement, SRO, Tactical Training
NCJA Leadership - 5%
Specialties and Career Paths
K-9 Handler
Bike Patrol
Community Services Team
CIT (Crisis Intervention Team)
Crisis Negotiator
Detective
Drone Team
Field Training Officer
Honor Guard
Instructor / Training
Internal Investigations
Traffic / Crash Reconstructionist Team
SRT (Specialized Response Team)
Qualifications
BLET certification or ability to obtain
Must maintain a valid North Carolina Justice Education and Training Standards Commission law enforcement certification
Successful completion of departmental field training under the direction of a certified law enforcement field training officer
Must be at least 20 years or older at the time of employment
Must possess or be able to obtain at the time of hire a valid NC/SC driver’s license
Must be a United States Citizen
Must be able to read, write and speak the English language
Must be honest and exhibit good moral character
Preferred Attributes
College education.
Prior law enforcement, military, security, or public safety experience.
Familiarity with community-oriented policing practices.
Experience de-escalating conflicts and resolving issues professionally.
Apply Today https://www.minthill.com/departments/police_department/employment_information/becoming_an_officer.php
Pay: $61,921.00 - $98,991.00 per year
People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply
Work Location: In person