Police Sergeant

POLICE SERGEANT

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

Come be a part of a wonderful team at the Denton Police Department!

We’re a small community built on connection and compassion, committed to public safety, integrity, and service.

As a Police Sergeant, you’ll play a key leadership role in guiding and supporting officers while helping maintain the trust and safety of our residents. If you value teamwork, community policing, and making a real difference, we invite you to bring your skills and leadership to our department.

If you're ready to make a difference in a department and community that values your service— reach out today!

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: $51,598.00 - $59,337.00 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