Police Officer (Lateral/Certified)

Join the City of Brevard Police Department

The City of Brevard — a vibrant, welcoming community nestled in the heart of the Blue Ridge Mountains — invites qualified, community-minded individuals to join our Police Department. Our officers serve with integrity, professionalism, and a commitment to partnership with the citizens we protect.

Compensation & Growth

• Starting Salary: $53,889.24

  • 6-Month Increase (2.5%): $55,236.47

  • 12-Month Increase (2.5%): $56,617.38

• Lateral Entry: Candidates with prior law enforcement experience will be hired within the full range based on qualifications and experience.

• Incentive Pay: Additional compensation is provided for:

  • College degrees (Associate’s, Bachelor’s, Master’s)

  • Intermediate and Advanced Law Enforcement Certifications

  • Foreign Language Proficiency

Officers in this position perform a full range of general law enforcement duties designed to:

• Partner with the public to prevent and detect crime

• Promote traffic safety and address community concerns

• Respond to calls for service and provide assistance to citizens

Duties include patrolling the City by vehicle or on foot, investigating criminal and traffic incidents, apprehending suspects, and engaging in proactive community policing efforts. The role requires frequent public interaction and the ability to exercise collaboration, sound judgment, and calm decisiveness in a wide variety of situations. Officers are expected to build and maintain positive relationships with residents, business owners, and community leaders.

Why Brevard?

As a City of Brevard employee, you’ll be part of a professional team in a supportive, community-oriented environment. Brevard offers a high quality of life, strong civic engagement, and the natural beauty of the surrounding mountains — making it a great place to live, work, and serve.

Please visit the City of Brevard website for additional information about this opportunity and the City of Brevard.