POLICE OFFICER

It's an exciting time to join the Cary Police Department as we are now hiring: Cadets Police Officer I (BLET certified officer) Police Officer II Master Police Officer Senior Police Officer Our salaries and benefits are the best in the region! Our hiring range starts at $65,104 for BLET certified officers and we consider years of law enforcement experience, military experience, educational background, and applicable certifications/qualifications to determine rank and salary up to $89,128. Contact the Cary PD Recruitment Office to learn more about why you'd be a great fit for our team and have all your questions answered. Visit http://www.joincarypd.org/ . Are you dedicated and eager to make a positive impact in the lives of others? Are you passionate about protecting and serving your community? Have you dreamed of being on a team all working towards these same goals? Then now is the time to join Cary Police! Our officers come from all walks of life just like the community we serve. We hire amazingly talented people from a wide variety of backgrounds, not just because it’s the right thing to do, but because it enhances our organizational culture, making us stronger as we innovate and improve the ways we serve Cary citizens. Cary is a progressive community of over 190,000 people on a continuous journey of challenging the standard of how local governments operate. We exist to build community and take care of people by embracing the individual differences, strengths and talents across the organization to pursue excellence, drive innovation, challenge ourselves and continuously improve. The OneCary approach empowers each employee to have a voice in a collaborative, adaptive work environment between departments, thinking creatively and strategically together as a team. As a partner with the community, the Cary Police Department provides exemplary policing to ensure Cary remains one of the nation's safest cities. As part of our geo-policing philosophy, patrol officers are assigned to a district team on a 12-hour day or night shift (night shift teams receive a shift differential bonus to be paid quarterly). We offer an excellent salary and benefits package that includes a Career Ladder program with several levels of advancement possibilities, enhanced by a candidate's educational background. Our agency also offers a variety of specialty units and opportunities that include: Patrol Operations Criminal Investigations Real-time Information Center Regional SWAT Team Crisis Negotiations Team Drone Pilot Downtown Unit K-9 Mobile Field Force School Resources Disaster Response Team If you are committed to excellence, high quality service delivery, leadership development and looking for a great place to work, this is the opportunity for you. Visit the Cary Police Department Recruitment website, www.joincarypd.org , for more information on how Cary Police leads the way. Additional Benefits Comprehensive leave and reimbursement program Night Shift Pay Differential Take Home Vehicle Program Career Ladder, enhanced by educational background Robust Leadership Development and Training options Performance-based increases annually Variety of Extra and Off Duty Opportunities Proactive Patrolling: Engage in regular patrols of assigned areas to deter criminal activity, ensuring a visible and active law enforcement presence in the community. Crime Prevention Initiatives: Actively participate in and lead community outreach programs, workshops, and crime prevention initiatives to build positive relationships and enhance public safety awareness. Emergency Response: Respond promptly to emergency calls, demonstrating quick decision-making and crisis management skills to handle a variety of situations effectively. Investigative Excellence: Conduct thorough investigations of criminal activities, accidents, and incidents, utilizing advanced investigative techniques and technology to gather evidence and ensure case resolution. Traffic Enforcement: Enforce traffic laws through observation, radar use, and proactive measures, ensuring road safety and reducing traffic-related incidents. Community Engagement: Establish and maintain positive relationships with community members, local businesses, and organizations through regular interactions, community meetings, and outreach events.</p