Recruitment

Would you like to enter into a law enforcement career serving over 30,000 citizens? If this sounds like what you're looking for in a career, the Monroe Police Department is looking for you too!

Apply

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Incentives

Starting salary:

  • $52,656 Trainee/Basic Law Enforcement Training (BLET)
  • $57,720 upon North Carolina Law Enforcement officer (NC LEO) Certification
  • $60,606 after one-year probation

Do you have a degree?

  • Associate Degree: 2.5% increase after probation
  • Bachelor's Degree: 5% increase after probation
  • Masters Degree: 6% increase after probation

Other pay incentives:

  • Bilingual stipend
  • 16 paid holidays
  • Career development plan
  • 2.5% increase every two years
  • Insurance coverage after retirement
    • 75% at 25 years of service
    • 100% at 30 years of service
  • Tuition reimbursement available

Other incentives:

  • Uniform dry cleaning is available at no cost.
  • Take home vehicle program available

Monroe Police Department - Patch Badge CoinQualifications

  • Must be at least 20 years of age at date of application and 21 years of age at time of hire
  • Must have earned at least a high school diploma or GED
  • Must have a valid driver's license and possess a safe driving record
  • Must not have been convicted of any felony or serious misdemeanor
  • Must be a U.S. citizen
  • Must be of good character and reputation
  • Must submit to and pass an extensive background investigation
  • Must not have history of abuse of marijuana or any other illegal substance such as mushrooms, LSD, etc.
  • Must not have evidence of continual poor financial responsibility such as a credit history of unjustifiable late payments of debts, wage garnishments, civil judgments, or bankruptcy
  • Must successfully complete a medical examination and psychological assessment

Selection Process

The Monroe Police Department is committed to equal employment opportunity and supports affirmative action throughout the recruitment and selection process. The selection process usually takes three to four months. Candidates must successfully complete the following:

  • Application Process
  • Oral and Written Interview
  • Interview before a Review Board
  • Background Investigation
  • Medical Examination
  • Psychological Assessment
  • Final Approval by Chief of Police

Any questions regarding this procedure should be emailed to Lt. Morgan Malone or call 704-282-4707.

The Monroe Police Department is an equal-opportunity employer.