Recruitment - Join Our Team!
Protect. Serve. Inspire
Are you ready to make a difference in your community? At the Lincolnton Police Department, we are committed to building a diverse and dynamic team of professionals dedicated to ensuring the safety and well-being of our citizens. As a police officer with us, you will be at the forefront of creating a safer environment, fostering trust, and making a tangible difference every day.
Salary Levels for Officers
| Police Cadet | $46,016.28 | |
| Police Officer I | $50,732.95 | $76,099.43 |
| Police Officer II* | $53,269.60 | $79,904.40 |
| Master Police Officer** | $55,933.08 | $83,899.62 |
Incentives and Benefits:
- Service Supplement (Two Weeks Pay, Pro-rated the First Year)
- 2% Longevity Pay Per Year
- NC Intermediate Certificate - 2.5% Increase
- NC Advanced Certificate - 5% Increase
- Field Training Officer Incentive
- Take Home Car Program (surrounding Counties plus Iredell & Burke Counties)
- On-Site Fitness Facility and Paid Hour of Workout Time Per Shift
- Extra Duty Opportunities
- Tattoos and Beards are Allowed
- 12 Paid Holidays and a Floating Holiday
- Vacation and Sick Leave
- Paid Employee Health, Dental and Life Insurance
- 5% 401K Employer Contribution
Specialty Assignments :
- Criminal Investigations
- Vice/Narcotics
- Traffic
- K9
- Drone Team
- School Resource Officer
- Community Service
- Training
- Downtown Officer
*Police Officer II - Requires three (3) years of sworn law enforcement experience and Police Law Institute (PLI), or two (2) years of sworn law enforcement experience and an Associate's Degree, or one (1) year of experience and a Bachelor's Degree (or higher).
**Master Police Officer - Requires five (5) years of sworn law enforcement experience, Police Law Institute (PLI) and Firstline Supervision, or three (3) years of sworn law enforcement experience and an Associate’s Degree, or two (2) year of experience and a Bachelor’s Degree (or higher).