DETECTIVE

THE CITY OF SALISBURY
HUMAN RESOURCES DEPARTMENT

City Office Building

132 North Main Street, 2nd Floor

P. O. Box 479

Salisbury, NC 28145-0479

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES

Detective

Your Career, Your Community
We are seeking highly motivated applicants with a strong desire to enter the challenging field of law enforcement

to fill a non-supervisory officer position in the Police Department. The Detective’s main duties include but are not

limited to investigating crimes that affect all segments of the community, working with the District Attorney’s

Office to prosecute criminals, conducting follow-up investigations, charging and arresting those responsible for

committing criminal acts and preparing cases in order testify in judicial proceedings. Detectives must cooperate

and coordinate efforts with other officers and employees of the department, particularly with respect to the

prevention of crime; give efficient and prompt attention to the investigation of cases assigned and utilize and

assist other law enforcement agencies in the clearance of crimes; and perform physical tasks associated with

being a law enforcement officer, such as running and lifting to apprehend or control persons. Investigating and

Processing crime scenes will be a primary role of this position. We offer a rich benefit plan (Health Insurance,
city contribution to Health Savings Plan, Dental, Onsite Wellness Clinic, 13 Paid Holidays, one day of
Sick Leave accrued per month, one Annual Leave accrued per month, Life Insurance, 17.10% Employer**
Contribution to the NC State Retirement Plan, 5% City Contribution to 401(k) plan and more) and the

opportunity to work with a fast-paced team that aims to exemplify the City’s values by showing purpose, passion

and priority.

Eligibility for retiree health insurance coverage for lateral/sworn officers with law enforcement
experience prior to January 1, 2012.

Minimum Requirements:

• High School diploma or GED

• Must have 2 years as Law Enforcement Officer

• Adhere to an on-call rotation which requires to respond after hours when needed

• Must have a valid NC Driver’s License and have no felony convictions

• BLET certification required (out of state certifications can transfer to NC)

• Cannot have been convicted of DUI, DWI, or certain misdemeanors within 5 years

• Applicants will be required to submit to the standard City and Police Department’s hiring process to

include the Criminal Investigation’s Division selection procedure

Closing Date: September 17, 2026
Hiring range: $59,751.78- $85,445.05(Salary is negotiable DOE and Training)

$2,000 sign-on bonus to be paid as a one-time lump sum after the completion of a successful probationary

period.

Please apply online at www.salisburync.gov/careers
For questions, please email/call: [email protected] or 704-638-2089.

The City of Salisbury prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, veteran status,
sexual orientation, religion, age or disability in employment or the provision of services.

The City of Salisbury is a Drug Free Workplace
Job Opportunities Hotline: (704) 638-5355