Salary: $56,188.98 Annually
Location : Graham Police Department 216 S. Maple St, Graham, NC 27253, NC
Job Type: Full-Time
Job Number: 2026-0002
Department: Police Department
Opening Date: 01/13/2026
Closing Date: Continuous
Summary and General Statement of Duties
The Graham Police Department is seeking individuals committed to understanding and protecting the ethical, cultural, and ethnic values of the City of Graham and its residents as Police Officers. As first responders, Police Officers are vital to public safety and under regular supervision, perform basic police services in accordance with the mission, goals, and objectives of the City of Graham Police Department and in compliance with governing federal, state, and local laws.
Police Officers perform community-oriented policing work to protect life and property and to enforce public safety, fear reduction, social order, and quality of life within the city.
Distinguishing Features of the Class and Illustrative Examples of Work
An employee in this class is a community police officer who reacts to citizens' demands for police service and proactively seeks to work in concert with the citizens to solve public safety problems. Work includes a full range of general law enforcement duties including patrol, investigations, traffic enforcement, and special assignments relevant to the duties of a police officer. Work includes patrolling the city in a police car, on foot, or by other means; preventing, detecting, investigating, and reporting disturbances, crimes, traffic accidents, and other incidents; helping victims; assisting citizens; controlling traffic; apprehending suspects; testifying in court, and executing related assignments relevant to duties of a police officer. Distinctions and determining criteria for Police Officer I and Police Officer II are contingent upon a career-developed plan adopted by the City of Graham Police Department. The Chief of Police is responsible for determining the appropriate rank for individual employees in accordance with established guidelines. Employees must exercise judgment, initiative, quick thinking, and calm control when performing duties. Work involves frequent public contact where tact, firmness, and decisiveness are required. Work is performed in accordance with departmental policy and state and federal law, supplemented by specific instructions from superior officers. Work is performed under the general supervision of a police sergeant and is evaluated through observation and review of reports for adherence to laws and policies. Positions in this classification are not exempt from the overtime pay requirements of the Fair Labor Standards Act.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities and Physical Requirements and Working Conditions
Patrols streets in a police car, on foot, or by other means in an attempt to detect or prevent crime.
Recovers lost or stolen property.
Remedies or reports unsafe conditions or damaged property.
Responds to complaints and calls for assistance; responds to disputes, disturbances, and reports of suspicious persons or activities; determines the nature of the situation, and acts appropriately.
Investigates traffic accidents, issues traffic citations, directs traffic.
Investigates and reports crimes and other incidents by questioning victims, witnesses, suspects, and others; gathering information and evidence; surveillance; and using informants.
Arrests and processes criminals.
Advises the public on laws and ordinances, speaks to groups, and promotes community-oriented policing.
Prepares and maintains records and reports.
Prepares cases for court and works closely with prosecutors.
Identifies community public safety problems, consults with community, researches, and implements solutions.
Develops relationships with the community, conducts surveys, initiates and attends group meetings to perform Community Oriented Policing.
Performs other related duties as assigned.
Position Qualifications
Minimum Requirements:
- High School Diploma or GED equivalent
- Successful completion of Basic Law Enforcement Training (BLET) with certification by the North Carolina Criminal Justice Standards Commission
- Valid North Carolina Driver's License in good standing
- United States citizen or naturalized citizen
The City of Graham Police Department supports professional development and career advancement. Prior law enforcement training or experience is preferred but not required.
Special Requirements:
- Valid North Carolina Driver's License
- Ability to obtain and maintain certification as a sworn law enforcement officer through the North Carolina Criminal Justice Standards Commission following successful training and background investigation
The City of Graham offers an extensive and comprehensive benefits program for employees that includes:
North Carolina Department of State Treasurer Division of the Local Governmental Employees' Retirement System (LGERS)
Additional Retirement Savings Plans
Group Health and Hospitalization Insurance
Dental, Vision, Group Life and AD&D Insurance Coverage
Flexible Spending Account
Longevity and Vacation Pay
Paid Holidays
Sick Leave
Other leave:
Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA)
Worker's Compensation
Military Leave
Civil Leave
Educational Leave with pay
Shared sick leave
Employee Assistance Counseling Program
Credit Union Membership Available
Tuition Reimbursement
Detailed information about our Benefits will be provided during the hiring and/or onboarding process.
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To comply with 12 NCAC 09B.0101 (Minimum Standards for Criminal Justice Officers), are you a U.S. citizen?
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To comply with 12 NCAC 09B.0101 (Minimum Standards for Criminal Justice Officers), are you at least 20 years of age?
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Did you graduate high school?
04
If you answered yes to question 3, what type of high school diploma did you receive?
- GED
- High School Diploma
- Home School
- Correspondence School
- I did not graduate high
05
Are you certified in Basic Law Enforcement Training (BLET)?
- Yes
- No
- Currently Enrolled in BLET
06
Where did you attend Basic Law Enforcement Training (BLET)? Please list academy name and location. If you are not certified or you are not currently enrolled in BLET, please type "N/A" below.
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Are you a college graduate?
- Yes
- No
- Currently Enrolled
08
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?
09
Do you drink alcoholic beverages?
10
If you answered yes to question 9, how often do you drink alcoholic beverages?
- 1-4 drinks a week
- 5-9 drinks a week
- 10 drinks or more a week
11
Have you ever been arrested or cited for a DWI or DUI?
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If you answered yes to question 11, how long ago were you arrested or charged with DWI or DUI?
- Less than 5 years ago
- More than 5 years ago
13
Have you ever been convicted of a felony?
14
If you answered yes to question 13, please provide the nature and date of the conviction. If you have never been convicted of a felony please type "N/A".
15
Are you currently a candidate in the employment process with another criminal justice agency?
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If you answered yes to question 15, please list the agency name, date of your application and the status of your application with the agency. If you are not currently in the employment process with another criminal justice agency, please type "N/A".
17
Have you ever been denied employment by a criminal justice agency?
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If you answered yes to question 17, please list the agency name and date of your application. If you have never been denied employment by a criminal justice agency, please type "N/A".
19
Have you ever been discharged or asked to resign from any position because of criminal or personal misconduct or rules violation?
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If you answered yes to question 19, please explain the circumstances. If you have never been discharged or asked to resign from any position because of criminal or personal misconduct or rules violation, please type "N/A".
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Have you ever been under internal investigation with another agency?
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If you answered yes to question 21, please provide the name of the agency, the circumstances surrounding the investigation and the month and year of investigation. If you have never been under internal investigation with another agency, please type "N/A".
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Have you ever resigned from a position due to being under an ongoing investigation?
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If you answered yes to question 23, please provide the name of the agency, the circumstances surrounding the investigation and the month and year of investigation. If you have never resigned from a position due to being under an ongoing investigation, please type "N/A."
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Are you eligible for rehire by your previous employer?
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Have you ever used marijuana?
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If you answered yes to question 26, please provide the month and year that you last used marijuana. If you have never used marijuana, please type "N/A".
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How many times have you used marijuana?
- Experimental 1 time
- 2-6 times
- 7-9 times
- 10 or more times
- I am not sure.
- I have never used marijuana.
29
Have you ever used prescription drugs other than those prescribed to you by a physician?
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If you answered yes to question 29, please list the month and year 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".
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How many times have you used prescription drugs that were not prescribed to you?
- Experimental 1 time
- 2-6 times
- 7-9 times
- 10 or more times
- I am not sure.
- I have never used non-prescribed drugs.
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Have you ever used any illegal drugs including, but not limited to opiates, pills, heroin, cocaine, crack, LSD, etc.?
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If you answered yes to question 32, please provide the month and year that you last used illegal drugs. If you have never used illegal drugs, please type "N/A".
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If you have used illegal drugs, how many times have you used illegal drugs?
- Experimental 1 time
- 2-4 times
- 5-8 times
- 10 or more times
- I have never used illegal drugs.
35
Have you ever been convicted of any crime arising from Domestic Violence?
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For our recruiting purposes, please tell us how you heard about the position of Police Officer I with the Graham Police Department.
- governmentjobs.com
- City of Graham Website
- BLET School
- Facebook
- Graham Police Dept
- Other
- None of the above
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If you answered other to question 36, please specify how you heard about the position of Police Officer I in the box below.
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If referred by a Graham Police Department employee or City of Graham employee, please provide that employee's name.
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