Posting number: 27-02680
Department: Police
Job classification: POLICE OFFICER I
Posting type: Open
Categories: Community Services, Public Safety, Law Enforcement
It's an exciting time to join the Cary Police Department as we are now hiring:
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!
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:
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.
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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.
Team Collaboration: Work collaboratively with fellow officers and law enforcement agencies to address complex issues, share information, and enhance overall public safety efforts.
Professional Development: Actively participate in ongoing training programs, workshops, and skill-building activities to stay updated on the latest law enforcement practices, technology, and legal changes, fostering a culture of continuous improvement.
Empathy: Understanding and empathizing with diverse community members.
Courage: Willingness to face danger and take smart risks to ensure public safety.
Teamwork: Ability to collaborate with fellow officers and work effectively in a team.
Conflict Resolution: Skill in de-escalating conflicts and resolving disputes peacefully and respectfully.
Problem Solving: Ability to assess situations quickly, make informed decisions, and resolve problems effectively.
Criminal Justice: Familiarity with local, state, and federal laws and knowledge of investigative procedures and protocols.
Effective Communication: Clear verbal and written communication that fosters trust and collaboration.
Interpersonal Skills: Building positive relationships within the community, colleagues, and other local agencies.
Community Awareness: Understanding of local dynamics, cultural diversity, and other social factors impacting the area.
Adaptability: Flexibility to adapt to changing situations, policies, and procedures.
Work in the class requires considerable physical ability in order to maintain law enforcement certification. Work in this class is medium to heavy and requires exposure to the elements such as heat, cold and rain while wearing issued uniform, body armor and equipment. An employee in this class must not have a significant limitation of any major life activity in that work may include the physical ability to apprehend suspects. This includes the physical ability to walk, run, stand for long periods, reach, climb, etc. Visual acuity is also necessary to read and write handwritten and typewritten reports and information. The employee must also be able to hear and speak normally in order to communicate with the public.
Any combination of education and experience (minimum of high school graduation) supplemented by additional training and experience in the law enforcement field. Rank will be determined based on the minimum qualifications at each level considering these factors. Requires possession of a valid driver's license.
As part of the application process for Police Officer, you are required to fill out the North Carolina Criminal Justice Education and Training Standards Commission (FORM F-3). This form can be found by clicking the "Personal History Statement F-3" link on the NC DOJ website at: https://ncdoj.gov/download/114/law-enforcement/373039/f-3-le-personal-history-statement-08-2026.pdf
Please complete this form prior to completing your Cary Application. It is recommended that you follow these steps for completing the F-3:
Requires successful completion of a physical and psychological exam, drug testing and background check (which may include criminal history check, motor vehicle records check, education verification and credit history review), Computer Voice Stress Analysis (CVSA) and satisfactory reference checks prior to employment.
Requires successful completion of a physical and psychological exam, drug testing and background check (which may include criminal history check, motor vehicle records check, education verification and credit history review), Computer Voice Stress Analysis (CVSA) and satisfactory reference checks prior to employment.
Cary is a thriving community in the heart of the Triangle area of North Carolina, between Raleigh and the renowned Research Triangle Park. The Triangle area has repeatedly ranked among the top regions in the country to live or work, to find a home or start a business, to raise a family or retire.
Cary's accolades are numerous. Money Magazine previously named Cary, N.C. the hottest town in the East and one of the Best Small Cities in America. CNN Money ranked the Town one of the best cities to launch a startup company, and Forbes named it the fourth best city for job growth. The Raleigh-Cary MSA has been recognized as one of the top places in the country creating tech jobs, according to Forbes.
On the whole, Caryites are a hard-working group with one of the highest median household incomes in the state. And being no further than 20 minutes from major universities such as Duke, North Carolina State, and the University of North Carolina, it's no wonder that education is an important part of Cary life. More than two-thirds of adults hold a college degree. About 97 percent of citizens have access to the Internet in this, the Technology Town of North Carolina.
