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The Taylortown Police Department is currently under an employment freeze!

Employment  
1. Must be a United States Citizen.

2. Must be a High School Graduate or have a GED.
3. Must be at least 21 years of age.

4. Must possess a valid driver's license and have been licensed to drive for a minimum of one year, with no loss of license within the past year.  Must possess a
North Carolina driver's license prior to beginning employment.

5. Veterans must provide proof of military service (DD-214). If currently in the military, the applicant must provide a letter from the military indicating ETS date.

6. Must be of good moral character with no record of conviction by any local, state, federal, or military court of a felony or Class A or Class B misdemeanors as defined by the Training and Standards Commission (.0111 )(3).

7. Must satisfactorily complete the steps listed in the Hiring Process.

Hiring Process
The application process from start to finish may take two to three months. Successful completion of this process does not guarantee employment. The Taylortown Police Department reserves the right to hire any candidate from the list depending on the department's needs. The Taylortown Police Department is an equal opportunity employer.
The process begins when the applicant completes a F-3 form along with all the necessary documents.
Applicants must…

1. Complete and submit all applications. Applications may be or picked up at the
Police Dept.
2
. Criminal History and Driving History Review.
3. Complete an oral Interview with the Patrol Commander (applicant must pass this step to continue in the process)
4. Submit to a background Investigation (applicant must pass this step to continue in the process)
5. May be required to complete a Computer Voice Stress Analyzer (CVSA) / Polygraph Examination
6. Pass a physical examination administered by a practicing physician in the State of
North Carolina, to include vision, color blindness and drug testing.
7. Complete a psychological evaluation (applicant must pass this step to continue in the process)
8. Interview with the Chief of Police (applicant must pass this step to continue in the process)


Upon successful completion of each step, candidates may be considered for available positions.
Lateral Transfers
All individuals seeking lateral transfer from another law enforcement agency within the State of
North Carolina must possess a current Basic Law Enforcement Training Certificate. Individuals seeking lateral transfer from a law enforcement agency outside the State of North Carolina should contact the Taylortown Police Department at (910) 295-1392.

Duties
Taylortown Police Officers are responsible for the enforcement of state and city laws and regulations. Officers patrol an assigned area, give assistance to motorists and other citizens, safeguard property, direct traffic, and investigate accidents. They make preliminary investigations of any type of crime or complaint; make a report of findings and enlist further aid, if necessary, to apprehend violators of the law; appear in court as witnesses; and assist other law enforcement agencies.

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