Our City The City of Concord was founded in 1796, was incorporated in 1806, and is the seat of Cabarrus County.
Our Mission In partnership with the community, we will reduce the levels of crime, fear, and disorder through evidencebased community policing strategies. We embrace transparency and accountability, provide exceptional service, and are committed to a culture of excellence.
ABOUT US The City of Concord offers quality services to over 90,000 residents. The Concord Police Department is led by Chief Gary J. Gacek. Its organization structure consists of three bureaus – Administration, Operations and Patrol. Officers have an opportunity to serve the community in many varied types of assignments including patrol, investigations, vice, narcotics, traffic safety, K-9, airport, street crimes, forensics, school resource, mobile field force, and SWAT.
Concord is located in the southern piedmont region of North Carolina and is situated near other diverse and historical cities such as Charlotte, Kannapolis, Huntersville, and Salisbury. Concord’s central location in the state offers its residents a short drive to enjoy the mountains or the beaches of North Carolina. Concord’s current population exceeds 90,000, and represents one of the fastest growth rates in North Carolina. With over 60 square miles, Concord is one of the largest cities in North Carolina by land area. Many well-known national companies, such as Amazon, S & D Coffee, Sysco Food Distributors, various NASCAR teams, and other businesses call Concord home. It also boasts the state’s top tourism attraction in Concord Mills. This regional shopping complex includes 480 stores and is one of the largest shopping malls on the east coast. Concord has a pleasant combination of traditional values and progressive change. Residents enjoy the “small town” atmosphere with all the amenities of a thriving and growing city. There are many attractions in the city, such as the Rocky River Golf Course, Charlotte Motor Speedway, Z Max Dragway, several parks and greenways, numerous restaurants, and downtown Concord, that provide a wide array of activities for residents and visitors to enjoy. The Cabarrus County School System is one of the best in the state and residents benefit from an abundance of top healthcare providers. Simply put, Concord is a great place to live, work, and play.
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Police Department
Be the Change
Qualifications
Careers
Benefits
Anyone wanting to be a Concord police officer must meet the following state mandated qualifications:
Pay Range (Effective Jun 4, 2018)
★ Personal day off
★ P olice Officer (BLET certified)
$37,857 – $63,600
★ Wellness Center
★ Master Police Officer
$43,153 – $67,038
★ Must be a United States citizen – U.S. born or naturalized
★ Onsite fitness facilities ★ Tuition reimbursement
★ Must be at least 20 years of age
Advancement Opportunities
★ Must not have been convicted of a felony
The Department offers career advancement and development opportunities to employees.
★ Career development pay
Training
★ Merit pay (based on performance level)
★ Must not have been convicted of a class I or class II misdemeanor within the past five years ★ Must have or be able to obtain a valid North Carolina driver’s license ★ Must have a high school diploma or equivalent The following qualifications are preferred but not mandatory: ★ BLET certification/current BLET enrollment ★ Prior law enforcement experience ★ College degree ★ Military service ★ Bi-lingual
Concord Police Department officers receive many hours of paid annual training through in-service and individual training. Officers will attend inservice training when it is offered department wide several times throughout the year. Additionally, officers will have the opportunity to attend enhanced law enforcement training provided through the community college system and the NC Justice Academy through internal and external resources.
To Apply Applications are accepted online at concordnc.gov.
★ Education incentive pay ★ Paid vacation/sick leave/holidays ★ Life/health/dental/vision/disability insurance ★ NC State Law Enforcement Officer’s Retirement ★ Take home car (Cabarrus County residents) ★ Secondary employment opportunities ★ 401(k) tax deferred savings plan ★ 5% City paid 401K contributions ★ Employee Assistance Program
IF YOU ARE READY BE THE CHANGE CONTACT Recruitment and Training Unit CPDRecruiter@concordnc.gov 41 Cabarrus Ave W., Concord North Carolina 28025 City of Concord Jobs Line 704.920.JOBS (5627)
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