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Start an exciting career in law enforcement. If you think you have what it takes to work for the New Bern Police Department, contact our Recruiting Unit at (252)672-4295. You can make a difference! Please complete the job interest card here.
Employment Requirements
Every employment candidate, both police officer and civilian, will be subject to the following:- Initial Interview: Interviewed by the Chief of Police and/or his designee
- Background Check: Must satisfactorily pass a thorough background investigation
- Psychological Evaluation: Must satisfactorily pass a psychological evaluation
- Physical Examination: Must satisfactorily pass a physical examination
- Drug Screening: Must take a screening test for drugs
- Truth Verification: Must pass a Computerized Voice Stress Analysis Test
Employment Eligibility
- Minimum 20 years of age (Police Officer Applicants Only)
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Must be a high school graduate or have a GED (certain positions may require a higher education level)
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Must be a United States citizen
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Must have no felony or serious misdemeanor convictions
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Completion of Basic Law Enforcement Training (BLET) Course in North Carolina (Police Officer Applicants Only)
Police Officer
| Non-BLET Certified | Grade 13 | $37,152.00 |
| BLET Certified | Grade 17 | $45,158.00 |
| BLET Certified w/ Associate's Degree | Grade 17 | $47,415.90 |
| BLET Certified w/ Bachelor's Degree | Grade 17 | $49,673.80 |
Civilian (Non-Sworn)
Police Service Technician (PST) is a civilian position and encompasses a variety of fields to include the following:
| Records and Technology | Grade 9 | $30,565.00 |
| Animal Control | Grade 11 | $33,698.00 |
| Forensics and Evidence | Grade 11 | $33,698.00 |
| Telecommunicator/911 Dispatcher | Grade 13 | $37,152.00 |