- Salary
- $52k – $64k
- Location
- Lowell, NC
- Department
- Administration
- Experience
- 21+ years
- Education
- High School
- Closing date
- Today
Description
The Lowell Police Department is currently seeking qualified applicants for the position of Police Officer. This position performs a full range of general law enforcement duties, including patrolling the city during their assigned shifts, preventing, detecting, and investigating disturbances and crime; perform traffic control tasks; apprehending suspects, and executing related assignments. Work involves frequent contact with the public.
Applicants must have a working knowledge of law enforcement principles, practices, methods, and equipment; skill in the use of firearms; communicate effectively and the ability to build and maintain cooperative public relations with citizens.
Applicants must be able to pass a criminal/driving background check prior to employment. Applicants must be at least 21 years of age and possess a high school diploma OR have completed a General Education Development (GED) program. Applicants with college degrees are highly desired. BLET certified applicants are desired. Achievements will be reviewed to determine compensation upon hire. Salary is dependent upon qualifications and experience. The salary range for this position is $52,392 to $63,619 or grade 16.
The City provides a competitive benefits package including:
- Take Home Car Program
- Permanent Shift Assignment
- Health, Dental, Vision & Life Insurance Coverages
- NC Retirement Participant
- YMCA Corporate Membership
- Full list of benefits
Selections for employment will be made on the basis of applicant qualifications. The online application link is below. Please upload your resume at the bottom of the online application. Resumes in lieu of an application will not be accepted. Position open until filled. The City of Lowell is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Job Opened
October 8, 2026
Job Closed
November 9, 2026
To apply for this job please visit www.lowellnc.com.