The following is a list of benefits that applies to all sworn Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Officers.
- Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Officers are provided with the finest equipment, the best training, and the latest technology available in law-enforcement today
- 10 Paid holidays per year
- 10 to 20 vacation days per year, based on years of service.
- 2 weeks leave for annual reserve military training, one week is paid
- Uniforms, shoes and equipment are furnished.
- Medical / Dental Insurance - City pays a portion of the coverage
- Paid life insurance of double annual salary up to $100,000
- Eligible for full retirement benefits from the city and state after 30 years of credible service or at age 55
- 401(k) provided by the city - 5% of salary contributed by the city for sworn personnel
- Educational tuition reimbursement
- Employee Assistance Program - personal and family counseling
- Workmen's Compensation Insurance
- A 5% incentive for persons who have a proficiency in Spanish, Vietnamese, Laotian, Cambodian, Korean, and Sign Language
The backbone of the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department is its Patrol function. In addition to Patrol, the department has many broad opportunities in specialized assignments for officers to diversify their skills and broaden their Police experience including: Felony Investigations, Vice and Narcotics, School Resource Officer, Lake Enforcement, Helicopter, SWAT, Canine, Recruitment, Training, Bicycle Patrol, Foot Patrol, Youth and Family Services, Missing Persons and many others.
Pay:
- Entry level pay for a High School graduate is $36,502.00
- Associates Degree $38,329.00
- Bachelors Degree $40,245.00
- Top pay for a Senior Police Officer with a Bachelors Degree is $65.554.00, obtained in approximately 9.8 years. (Pending council approval each year)
- Enrollment in the Veteran's Administration Apprenticeship Program, through the North Carolina Department of Labor, IF you are eligible to receive GI Bill Benefits. Enrollees will receive an additional monthly supplement for the first 24 months of employment. Visit GI Bill Benefits (1-888-442-4551) for information on compensation. Visit the North Carolina Department of Labor (1-800-625-2267) for information on the Program.
The Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department has an Incentive Entry Program for full time, sworn, and certified Officers in North Carolina only. Qualified applicants could earn a maximum of 20% above entry level pay. TO OBTAIN INFORMATION ABOUT THE INCENTIVE ENTRY PROGRAM PLEASE CONTACT THE RECRUITMENT SECTION AT 704-432-1603. A member of the staff can mail interested applicants a copy of the program.
