The Town of Davidson is seeking dynamic applicants for Patrol Officer positions. Our agency enjoys unmatched community support, great pay, cutting-edge equipment, and support from our command staff, elected officials, and staff. Officers currently sworn in North Carolina may be eligible for up to a $7,500 hiring bonus. In addition, the Town of Davidson offers a generous incentive program including additional pay for higher education, sworn law enforcement experience, foreign language ability, and a $6,940 annual incentive for living within Davidson town limits!

We come from many diverse backgrounds, each uniquely equipped to serve and protect the Town of Davidson and its residents. We proudly serve as a community-focused public service staff expertly trained in crisis intervention, community policing, critical incident management, criminal investigation, K-9 handling, and drone piloting. Several members of the North Mecklenburg area SWAT team are full-time sworn Davidson officers.

We are a small, efficient, well-trained group of problem solvers and community partners patrolling 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. We are a nationally accredited police agency, voluntarily submitting ourselves each year for review by The Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement (CALEA).

The Town of Davidson is seeking dynamic applicants for the position of Patrol Officer. Sworn North Carolina Officers and BLET cadets are eligible for up to a $7,500 hiring bonus! The Town of Davidson Police Department enjoys great pay, generous benefits, new equipment, community support, and a vibrant small-town atmosphere just 20 miles north of Charlotte.

Starting Pay Ranges from $53,814 – 74,416

Starting Annual Salary w/o incentives = $ 52,813 plus 13 paid holidays and shift differential pay

Additional Incentives –

Up to a $7,500 Hiring Bonus for training and experience!
5% increase for Associate’s Degree / 10% increase for Bachelor’s Degree
$6,940 annual incentive for living within Davidson town limits!
5% for Bi-lingual skills / 5% for 3+ years of Military Service with Honorable Discharge
5% for every 3 years of full-time sworn service (up to 9 years/15%)
Eligible for a 5% increase in pay after successful completion of 12-month-probation
Take home vehicle within a 30-mile radius
Medical/Dental/Eye/Life Insurance FREE for employees
401K with up to a 5% match
Participation in the LGERS Retirement Program

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