POLICE OFFICER -DETECTIVE

POLICE OFFICER -DETECTIVE

Salary

$59,339.43 - $89,009.15 Annually

Location

Rocky Mount Police Department, 330 South Church Street, PO Box 1180, Rocky Mount, NC 27802-1180, NC

Job Type

Full-Time

Job Number

202600095

Department

Police

Opening Date

09/23/2026

Closing Date

10/23/2026 11:59 PM Eastern

Work Schedule

8:30 am - 5:00 pm, Monday - Friday, on-call as designated

FLSA Status

Non-Exempt

Pay Range

16

• Description
• Benefits
• Questions

DESCRIPTION OF WORK

Are you dedicated and passionate about making a positive impact in the community and in the lives of those we serve? Are you passionate about law enforcement? Are you looking for an adventure that offers the opportunity to effect and make positive change within our community?

COME, BE PART OF THE ELITE BLUE!

Right here in Rocky Mount, NC., where we honor and live by core values

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STARTING SALARY FOR THIS POSITON IS $60,000.00 ANNUALLY

DEPARTMENT: Police, City of Rocky Mount

JOB SUMMARY: This position is responsible for the enforcement of state and local laws. This position is responsible for investigating crimes, collects and preserves evidence, conducts interviews, and interrogations and prepares cases for presentation in court.

JOB REQUIREMENTS

• Responds appropriately to critical situations; applies proper police procedures.
• Investigates crimes.
• Prepares incident, and arrest reports.
• Contacts victims and conducts interviews, investigations and interrogations in compiling criminal cases.
• On call assignments for investigative response as designed by schedule.
• Processes crime scenes.
• Serves arrest warrants and criminal summons.
• Processes prisoners; takes fingerprints and photographs.
• Conducts follow-up investigations on case assignments.
• Prepares written reports of cases assigned.
• Serves subpoenas.
• Searches for suspects, witnesses, missing persons and lost property; makes arrests for criminal violations.
• Presents evidence and testimony in court hearings of prepared cases.
• Investigates narcotic and vice activities.
• Writes, execute, and serve search warrants.
• Participates in community-oriented policing activities.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Four (4) years of sworn law enforcement experience.
• Possession of an Intermediate Law Enforcement Certificate, or a comparable professional law enforcement certification from another state as determined by the Rocky Mount Police Department.
• Demonstrated knowledge of criminal investigative principles, practices, and techniques, including interviewing, evidence collection and preservation, case preparation, report writing, and search warrant preparation.

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior criminal investigations experience.
• Possession of an Advanced Law Enforcement Certificate, or a comparable advanced professional law enforcement certification from another state as determined by the Rocky Mount Police Department.
• Associates Degree or higher in Criminal Justice, Criminology, or a related field from an accredited college or university.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES REQUIREMENTS

• Knowledge of relevant federal, state, and local laws and ordinances.
• Knowledge of law enforcement vehicles, equipment, tools, and technology.
• Knowledge of criminal investigation tools and techniques.
• Skilled in the interpretation and application of federal, state, and local policies, codes, and laws.
• Skilled in analyzing problems and identifying solutions.
• Skilled in preparing clear and accurate reports.
• Skilled in establishing cooperative and productive working relationships.
• Skilled in operating computers and other standard office equipment.
• Skilled in interpersonal relations.
• Skilled in oral and written communication.

SUPERVISORY CONTROLS: The Investigative Sergeant assigns work in terms of general instructions. The supervisor spot-checks completed work for compliance with procedures, accuracy, and the nature and propriety of the final results.

GUIDELINES: Guidelines include local, state, and federal laws; City ordinances; City administrative and personnel policies; Police Department General Orders; department policy memoranda; Police Department Rules of Conduct and Duty; and North Carolina Criminal Justice Education and Training Standards. These guidelines are generally clear and specific but may require some interpretation in application.

COMPLEXITY: The work consists of related law enforcement duties. Potentially life-threatening situations contribute to the complexity of the position.

SCOPE AND EFFECT: The purpose of this position is to assist in the enforcement of local, state, and federal laws. Success in this position contributes to the enforcement of local, state, and federal laws and to the effectiveness of department operations.

PERSONAL CONTACTS: Contacts are typically with other City staff; court officials; representatives of other law enforcement agencies; crime victims; suspects, prisoners, and inmates; and members of the general public.

PURPOSE OF CONTACTS: Contacts are typically to give or exchange information, resolve problems, provide services, and motivate and influence persons.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The work is typically performed while sitting in a patrol car, at a desk or table or while intermittently sitting, standing, walking, running, bending, crouching, or stooping. The employee occasionally lifts light and heavy objects, climbs ladders, and uses tools or equipment requiring a high degree of dexterity.

WORK ENVIRONMENT: The work is typically performed in an office and outdoors. The employee may be exposed to potentially life-threatening situations. The work requires the use of specialized law enforcement protective devices.

SUPERVISORY AND MANAGEMENT RESPONSIBILITY: None.

Full time jobs are provided Benefits.

Benefit information can be found on the Citys website https://mymarkiii.com/cityofrockymountnc/booklet/

01

What is the highest educational degree obtained?

• No Degree
• High School or GED
• Associate Degree
• Baccalaureate Degree
• Masters degree or above

02

What is your knowledge level within this field of work?

• No knowledge or experience within this field of work
• Training only in this field of work
• Some knowledge, and less than 6 months of actual work experience within an exact position
• Moderate knowledge level, 6 months; but less than 3 years of actual work experience within an exact position
• Moderate knowledge level; 3 years of experience; but less than 5 years in an exact position
• High knowledge level; with 5 years or more in an exact position

03

How many years of sworn law enforcement experience do you have?

• Less than four (4) years
• Between four (4) and seven (7) years
• Between seven (7) and ten (10) years
• More than ten (10) years

04

Do you possess an Intermediate Law Enforcement Certification, Advanced Law Enforcement Certification, or comparable professional law enforcement certification from another state?

• Neither
• Intermediate Law Enforcement Certification
• Advanced Law Enforcement Certification
• Comparable Out-of-State Law Enforcement Certification

05

Have you provided proper documentary evidence of your educational and work experience within the criminal justice field within your application and résumé?

• Yes
• No

06

Do you possess a valid drivers license issued by N.C. for the type of vehicle to be operated within this position?

• Yes
• No

07

Do you possess a valid or current Basic Law Enforcement Training (B.L.E.T.) certificate? [Please note that this is a critical question; and must be supported within your resume under certificates; as it is an important requirement for the job if you do not have experience]

• Yes
• No

08

Do you have any detective experience? If so, how many years?

09

Do you have any interview and interrogation training or experience? If so, how many years? Please explain.

10

Do you have any other experience, skills, certifications related to this position that you have not listed? If so list them here.

11

All candidates applying for this position are required to submit a cover letter and resume along with the application, in order to be considered. Have you attached them with this application.

• Yes
• No

Required Question

Employer City of Rocky Mount

Address 331 S. Franklin Street

Rocky Mount, North Carolina, 27802

Phone 252-972-1288

Website http://www.rockymountnc.gov