School Resource Officer - Police (Sworn)

School Resource Officer - Police (Sworn)

Salary

$60,400.00 - $94,380.00 Annually

Location

Burlington Police Department, 267 W. Front St., Burlington, NC

Job Type

Full-time

Job Number

2026-00153

Department

Police

Opening Date

08/13/2026

Closing Date

10/31/2026 11:59 PM Eastern

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Job Description

How would you like to work as a school resource officer for the #1 Law Enforcement Agency of 2024? Apply now to be an integral part of our community and keeping it safe!

About us:

The Burlington Police Department is a nationally accredited law enforcement agency that is committed to quality fair and professional police services. The agency is made up of more than 100 sworn officers and 50 professional staff members serving the City of Burlington, North Carolina. Voted the #1 Police Agency in NC in 2024, we serve a growing city of approximately 60,000 residents.

What you will do:

A City of Burlington Police Officer will perform general duties of law enforcement. Assignments may be to the Operations Bureau, K-9, Investigation Division, D.A.R.E., or other areas. Work includes routine patrol, traffic accident and criminal investigation, police vehicle maintenance, serving criminal papers, traffic law enforcement, and responding to domestic disputes. Employee is highly visible in crime areas and must be assertive in preventing crime. This employee must have the ability to develop a positive public image and represent COB professionally. Tact and firmness, sound judgment in accordance with department policy and state and federal law, and a positive attitude are required. Employee is subject to the hazards of law enforcement work. Work is performed under the immediate supervision of a Police Sergeant, and is evaluated for decision making, work product, professionalism, job knowledge and officer safety through daily observation, review of reports, and discussions concerning how particular incidents or activities were handled. This classification is considered non-exempt in compliance with the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA).

While this role is intended to be placed directly into a specialized division, patrol remains the primary operational function of the Police Department. Assignment to a specialized division does not guarantee continued placement in that assignment. Based on the operational needs of the Department, staffing requirements, or at the direction of the Chief of Police or designee, you may be reassigned to patrol at any time.

Policing with a Purpose:

• Preserving the Sanctity of ALL Life
• Nurture and Protect Democracy
• Ensure Procedural Justice and Fundamental Fairness
• Spirit of Service
• Protect the Community from Harm
• Treat all individuals with Dignity and Respect-the ethical foundation of policing.

Examples of Duties

• Maintains a safe school environment, responds to incidents and emergencies, and investigates criminal activity occurring on school property.
• Builds positive relationships with students, staff, parents, and administrators while serving as a mentor and law enforcement resource.
• Provides safety and crime-prevention education and works with school personnel and community partners to address student and school safety concerns.
• Patrols high and low crime areas, talking to people in the community, checking buildings and residences, apprehending offenders;
• Investigates traffic accidents, using measurement devices and eyewitnesses accounts to determine violations, assist motorists, and talk to auto insurance companies and directs traffic flow as warranted and in emergencies;
• Responds to calls for assistance, complaints, suspicious activity, domestic disputes, loud and disruptive behavior. Completes calls by determining true nature of the situation and taking whatever legal or persuasive action is warranted.
• Identifies, pursues, and arrests suspects and perpetrators of criminal activity
• Serves criminal papers, locating people indicted, serving warrants, orders for arrest, and criminal summons
• Tracks people who have violated traffic laws, inspection laws, registration laws, and other traffic offenses
• Conducts criminal investigations, gathering information and evidence, taking photographs of crime scenes; talking to witnesses; conducting background investigations;
• Prepares preliminary investigative reports, and other reports
• Assists state and federal prosecutors in court preparation; appearing and testifying in court Performs preliminary or detailed investigations of accidents or possible crimes
• Performs any and all related duties as required

Qualifications

• Considerable knowledge of State and Federal laws, local ordinances, and policies of the Police Department
• Considerable knowledge of law enforcement principles, practices, methods, and equipment
• General knowledge of scientific crime detection and criminal identification methods and procedures
• General knowledge of CALEA standards
• Demonstrated skill in the use of firearms and other police equipment and in the application of self-defense tactics
• Clear and concise report writing
• Demonstrated ability to listen and have strong written and oral communication skills
• Demonstrated ability to act with sound judgment in routine and emergency situations
• Demonstrated ability to analyze situations quickly and objectively, and to determine proper course of action to be taken
• Demonstrated ability to build and maintain positive, effective relationships both internally and externally with excellent customer service

Minimum Requirements:

• High School Diploma or GED Equivalent
• Basic Law Enforcement Training (BLET) Certification with Certification by the NC Criminal Justice Standards Commission
• Successful passing of Police Officer Physical Abilities Test (POPAT)
• Minimum of two (2) years sworn law enforcement experience
• Valid NC Drivers License in Good Standing
• United States Citizen or Naturalized Citizen

The City of Burlington has implemented a career ladder system. Employees typically progress from Police Officer I to Police Officer II to Master Police Officer. Classification distinctions, education and experience, and certifications and training are dependent upon the specifics of the police career ladder system. Some law enforcement training or experience is preferred, but not required.

Supplemental Information

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions:

• Work in this class is described as medium and frequently requires physical exertion to complete tasks, affect arrest, and move objects.
• An employee must be able to physically perform the basic life operational functions of climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, reaching, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting, feeling, grasping, talking, hearing, and repetitive motions.
• Work necessitates visual acuity to determine the accuracy, neatness, and thoroughness of work assigned in preparing and analyzing figures, accounting, transcription, computer terminal viewing and extensive reading.
• The employee is subject to hazards; includes a variety of physical conditions, such as proximity to moving parts, electrical current, vibration, noise, oils, working on scaffolding and high places, exposure to heat and chemicals.
• Working conditions include both inside and outside environmental conditions.

Inclement Weather Classification: Essential

This job description in no way implies that the duties listed are the only ones the employee may be required to perform. The employee is expected to perform other tasks, duties, and training as requested by their supervisors.

Benefits for full time sworn police officers of the City of Burlington are as follows:

• Paid vacation and sick leave
• Paid holidays for New Years Day, Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Good Friday, Independence Day, Labor Day, Memorial Day, Veterans Day, Thanksgiving and Christmas.
• Enrollment in the Local Government Branch of the North Carolina State Retirement System
• Enrollment in Empower 401k
• Health and dental insurance coverage for employee and children; spouses may be added to the policy if they are not offered coverage at their own place of employment
• Voluntary enrollment in a Flexible Spending Plan
• Life insurance
• Long-term care insurance
• Take-home vehicle
• Extra-duty employment opportunities
• Uniforms provided at no charge
• Other voluntary insurances and deferred compensation plans

01

By completing these supplemental questions, you are attesting that the information you have provided is accurate. Any information you provide may be reviewed by the hiring manager. Any misstatements or falsification of information may eliminate you from consideration or may result in dismissal. "See resume" is not an acceptable answer to any question. Resumes may be uploaded as a supplement to the online application. Resumes are not accepted in lieu of application and/or the Work History section. Yes, I understand and agree, No, I do not agree.

• Yes
• No

02

What is the highest level of education you have completed?

• No high school equivalency
• High School Diploma or GED
• Associates Degree
• Bachelors Degree
• Masters Degree or Higher

03

Are you certified in Basic Law Enforcement Training (BLET)?

• Yes
• No

04

If you answered yes to question 3, please list where you attended Basic Law Enforcement Training (BLET), including the academy name and graduation month/year. If you are not certified or you are not currently enrolled in BLET, please type "N/A" below.

05

Police officers are required to work rotating shifts, which will include days, nights, weekends, holidays plus occasional on-call . Are you willing to work this type of schedule?

• Yes
• No

06

Are you currently a candidate in the employment process with another criminal justice agency?

• Yes
• No

07

If you answered yes to question 6, please list the agency name and date of your application. If you answered no, please type "N/A".

08

Have you ever been denied employment by a criminal justice agency?

• Yes
• No

09

If you answered yes to question 8, please list the agency name, date of your application, and reason you were denied employment (if known). If you have never been denied employment by a criminal justice agency, please type "N/A".

10

Have you ever been under internal investigation or received disciplinary action with another agency?

• Yes
• No

11

If you answered yes to question 10, please provide the name of the agency, the circumstances surrounding the investigation/disciplinary action, the month/year it occurred, and the outcome. If you have never been under internal investigation with another agency please type "N/A".

12

Have you ever been discharged or asked to resign from any position because of criminal or personal misconduct, rules violation, or any reason?

• Yes
• No

13

If you answered yes to question 12, please explain the circumstances. If you have never been discharged or asked to resign from a position for any reason, please type "N/A".

14

Have you ever been charged with or convicted of a felony?

• Yes
• No

15

If you answered yes to question 14, please provide the nature and date of the charge/conviction, and what the outcome was. If you have never been charged with a felony, please type "N/A".

16

Do you drink alcoholic beverages?

• Yes
• No

17

If you answered yes to question 16, how often do you drink alcoholic beverages?

• 1-4 drinks a week
• 5-9 drinks a week
• 10 drinks or more a week
• I do not drink alcoholic beverages

18

Have you ever been arrested or cited for a DWI/DUI?

• Yes
• No

19

If you answered yes to question 18, how long ago were you arrested or cited for DWI/DUI?

• Less than five (5) years ago
• More than five (5) years ago
• I have never been arrested for DWI/DUI

20

Have you ever been convicted of any crime arising from Domestic Violence?

• Yes
• No

21

Have you ever used any illegal drugs including, but not limited to, opiates, pills, heroin, cocaine, crack, LSD, marijuana, etc.?

• Yes
• No

22

If you answered yes to question 21, please provide the month and year that you last each type of illegal drug. If you have never used illegal drugs, please type "N/A".

23

Have you ever used marijuana or any derivative thereof?

• Yes
• No

24

If you answered yes to question 23, please provide the month and year that you last used marijuana. If you have never used marijuana, please type "N/A".

25

Have you ever used prescription drugs other than those prescribed to you by a physician?

• Yes
• No

26

If you answered yes to question 25, please list the month, year, and type that you last used prescription drugs that were not prescribed to you. If you have never used prescription drugs that were not prescribed to you, please type "N/A".

27

For our recruiting purposes, please tell us how you heard about the position of School Resource Officer with the Burlington Police Department.

• GovernmentJobs.com
• City of Burlington Website
• BLET School
• Facebook
• Burlington Police Department Employee
• Other
• None of the above

28

If referred by a Burlington Police Department or City of Burlington employee, please provide that employees name.

Required Question

Employer City of Burlington NC

Address PO Box 1358

Burlington, North Carolina, 27216-1358

Phone 336-222-5105

Website http://www.burlingtonnc.gov