Police Captain

POLICE SERGEANT

In the fight against crime, local law enforcement officers are on the front lines.

Come be a part of a dedicated and professional team at the Denton Police Department!

We’re a small, close-knit town where community spirit runs deep and public service is at the heart of everything we do.

As a Police Captain, you will take on a critical leadership role—overseeing operations, mentoring supervisory staff, and working closely with department leadership to ensure excellence in public safety and community engagement.

We're looking for a proven leader who values integrity, accountability, and building strong relationships—both within the department and with the public we serve.

If you're ready to make a meaningful impact in a department and community that values service, trust, and leadership—we’d love to hear from you.

Current Pay Range and Benefits:

- This is a non-exempt position.

- 12 Paid Holidays in addition to salary.

- Take home vehicle.

- Paid overtime or may be accrued as compensatory time

- Hours will be assigned by the supervisor.

- The Town of Denton will provide uniforms.

Benefits:

- Health/Vision/Dental paid by the Town

- State Retirement Employee (currently 6%); Employer matched (currently 15.04%)

- Town contributes 5% to the LEO 401K. You can contribute to the 401K/Roth IRA/457 Retirement Plans as well.

- Colonial Life – Accident, Cancer, Short Term Disability, Life Insurance

- Life Insurance Policy- paid by the Town (Policy amount depends on age)

- LEO is paid based on the 171 rule. All hours over 171 in a 28-day cycle are considered overtime. Staff can receive paid overtime or elect to accrue as compensatory time.

- Vacation Leave, accrued monthly

- Sick Leave, 8 hours accrued per month

- Longevity Pay, paid once a year.

- Continuing Education provided.

For immediate consideration, reach out to Chief M.T. James, 336-859-2164

Resume or Applications can be emailed to townofdentonnc@gmail.com.

Application available at www.townofdenton.com.

In person at the Denton Town Hall, 201 W. Salisbury Street, Denton, NC 27239.

The Town of Denton is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Disclaimer:

This classification specification has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees to perform the job. The Physical Requirements and Working Conditions section of this classification may vary from position to position and a more thorough description of these elements can be found in the employee’s Position Description Questionnaire (PDQ). The Town reserves the right to assign or otherwise modify the duties assigned to this classification.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $58,908.00 - $67,744.00 per year

Benefits:

- 401(k)

- 401(k) matching

- Dental insurance

- Employee assistance program

- Employee discount

- Health insurance

- Life insurance

- Paid time off

- Retirement plan

- Tuition reimbursement

- Vision insurance

Work Location: In person