Police

Careers

Positions Currently Open:

 Anyone who may be interested in law enforcement as a career are encouraged to view the following video link. See below for detailed employment information.

The Town of Elkin is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Affirmative Action Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color. national origin, gender, religion, age, or non-employment related disability in employment decisions. In compliance with the American with Disabilities Act, the Town of Elkin will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities. 


Position: Police Officer I  (Two current open position at this time)
To apply for employment the applicant must:

Be 20 years of age or older upon date of employment.
Pass a medical examination.
Be a citizen of the United States.
Be a High School graduate or possess an equivalency certificate.
Possess a Valid North Carolina Driver’s License

Have no convictions of a felony or serious misdemeanor
Submit to thorough background investigation

 

To apply for employment you will need:

Birth certificate
Social Security Card
Driver’s License
High School Diploma
DD-214 (if applicant was in military)
Transcript of most recent education

 

 

Selection Process Information

The hiring of personnel by the Police Department is based on filling vacant positions allocated in the annual budget. The Police Department may utilize the following screening processes of applicants that meet the essential requirements for employment:

A written examination.
An oral interview.
An interview before an oral examination board and the Chief of Police.
A complete physical examination including a drug screening by a physician retained by the police department.
A psychological evaluation of the applicant by a certified psychologist retained by the police department.

Employment Information

Successful applicants will be employed as Police Officer I with the starting annual salary of $34,021.00 to $48,601.00.  

 


The Elkin Police Department provides supplemental training pertaining to agency policy and procedures.

The probationary period for newly appointed personnel is one (1) one year, subject to extension in accordance with the Elkin Police Department Policy and Procedure. Thereafter the officer will be eligible for normal salary increases on an annual basis based on employee performance.

Benefits provided by the Town of Elkin are:

Medical Insurance
Retirement Plan
Paid Vacation
11 Holidays
1 Personal Day
Paid Sick leave
Uniforms and equipment furnished at no cost

Position: Telecommunicator (No current openings at this time)
To apply for employment the applicant must:

Be 18 years of age or older upon date of employment.
Pass a medical examination.
Be a citizen of the United States.
Be a High School graduate or possess an equivalency certificate.
Have no convictions of a felony or serious misdemeanor.
Submit to thorough background investigation.

To apply for employment you will need:

Birth certificate
Social Security Card

Driver’s License

High School Diploma or GED
DD-214 (if applicant was in military)
Transcript of most recent education

Selection Process Information

A thorough background investigation.
An oral interview with the Chief of Police.
A complete physical examination including a drug screening by a physician retained by the Town of Elkin.

Employment information

Successful applicants will be employed as a Telecommunicator with a starting annual salary of $27,439.00 to $30,636.00

The Elkin Police Department provides supplemental training pertaining to agency policy and procedures.

The probationary period for newly appointed unsworn personnel is (6) six months, subject to extension in accordance with the Elkin Policy Department Policy and Procedure. Thereafter the telecommunicator will be eligible for normal salary increases on an annual basis based on employee performance.

Benefits provided by the Town of Elkin are:

Medical Insurance
Retirement Plan
Paid Vacation
11 Holidays
1 Personal Day
Paid Sick Leave
Uniforms and Equipment furnished at no cost

Mailing Address

Post Office Box 857 Elkin, North Carolina 28621

Street Address

226 North Bridge Street Elkin, North Carolina 28621

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