The New Bern Police Department is committed to equal employment opportunity and supports affirmative action throughout the recruitment and selection process. This agency offers excellent career opportunities for qualified individuals in both sworn and non-sworn positions.
New Bern Police Recruitment Contact:
Officer Dickson Bishop -- Recruiting Officer -- (252) 672-4329
Employment Procedures
The City of New Bern employment procedures begin by applying through the Employment Security Commission of North Carolina. Interested applicants may apply by completing and submitting an application. The Employment Security Office is located on Simmons Street in New Bern, North Carolina. The address is:
or contact:
City of New Bern Human Resources Department
(252) 639-7571
The Employment Security Commission will not accept applications until they have actually announced openings. Once the closing date has been completed, the applications are sent to the City of New Bern's Human Resouce Department, where they are reviewed.
Police Department Employee Benefits
- 11 1/2 Paid Holidays per year
- Approximately 12 vacation days per year
- Approximately 12 days of sick leave per year which accumulate indefinitely
- 2 Weeks of summer camp for reserve military training
- Uniform and Equipment furnished including boots
- Fully paid medical, dental and vision coverage for employee
- Paid Life Insurance equal to 1 1/2 times annual salary maximum of $75,000
- Workers' Compensation Insurance
- 401(k) provided by the City equal to 6 % of your annual salary
- Tuition reimbursement up to a maximum of $1000 annually (Police Officer Only)
- Employee Assistance Program
- Take home cars available for those who reside within the city (Police Officer Only)
- Excellent career advancement opportunities
- Apprenticeship Program available to qualified applicants (Police Officer Only)
Employment Eligibility
- AGE: Minimum of 20 years of age
(Police Officer Applicants Only)
- Education: Must be a high school graduate or have a GED
- (Certain Positions may require a higher eduacation level)
- Citizenship: Must be a United States citizen
- Criminal Record: Must have no felony or serious misdemeanor convictions
- BLET: Completion of Basic Law Enforcement Training Course in the State of North Carolina is required (Police Officer Applicants Only)
