Garner Police Department, Garner NC

We are currently hiring Certified Police Officers - The current hiring range is $54,708 - $71,113. The full salary range is $54,708 - $91,876. The current starting salary for police officers is $54,708. However, salary incentives may be provided for the following credentials as determined by the Chief of Police: ? Prior sworn law enforcement experience (2.5% per year) -- as determined by the Chief ? Specialized Skills/Experience (2%) -- as determined by the Chief ? Certified Instructor (2%) ? Military experience (2%) ? Associates (1%), Bachelors (2%), or Masters (3%) degree ? Foreign language fluency (2%) The Garner Police Department offers a robust dual career path program. This program encourages professorial development by providing a 5% increase with each advancement. Career path salary increases would be in addition to any merit and cost of living adjustments approved by the Town Council. The steps included in the career path are as follows: Police Officer I Police Officer II First Class Officer Senior Officer With tenure, training, and above-average levels of performance, officers can compete for a variety of specialized positions and promotions. They include Canine Handler, Traffic Safety Officer, School Resource Officer, Investigator, Special Response Team, Crisis Negotiator, Field Training Officer, Community Liaison, and others. A robust benefits package can be found on the job application link. The closing date for applications is February 8, 2024, at 11:59 PM Eastern. Selected candidates will be notified by February 9, 2024, and must participate in an Information Session and successfully complete a written evaluation (POST) on February 15, 2024. Candidates selected to continue will be required to participate in an oral panel interview on either February 15 or 16, 2024. Please keep the above dates available. Candidates issued a conditional offer will be required to qualify with a Garner Police-issued handgun, submit to a background investigation, CVSA (truth verification) exam, drug screening, medical exam, and psychological exam. The above-listed items will occur between February 16 and March 15, 2024. The projected hire date for the candidates selected will be April 8, 2024. Contact Corporal Gomes with any questions at [email protected] or by phone at 919-772-8810 ext. 6067.

The Employee of the Month is Officer Gonzalez. Officer Gonzalez, a school resource officer at East Garner Magnet Middle School, has done an excellent job working with school administration and keeping an open line of communication. When you step on campus, you will see that Officer Gonzalez is beloved by staff and students. He is an excellent example of an effective SRO. Officer Gonzalez uses all available resources to find appropriate diversion programs or further follow-up. He also leads a Garner Police Athletic/Activities League program at this school. Join us in congratulating Officer Gonzalez for being selected as the Garner PD Employee of the Month!

EMPLOYEE OF THE MONTH Officer Faolan Brooks joined the Garner Police Department in August 2021. Over the past three years, she has consistently exemplified the department’s core values of Commitment, Integrity, and Professionalism while serving as a patrol officer on D Squad. Officer Brooks consistently goes above and beyond in supporting her colleagues and the community. She approaches each call for service with meticulous attention to detail and a genuine dedication to addressing the needs of those she serves. She ensures complainants are heard and conducts investigations with the highest care and thoroughness. Officer Brooks proactively seeks opportunities to assist her colleagues by checking in on calls or helping with evidence processing, consistently demonstrating a strong willingness to contribute to the team’s success. Join us in congratulating Officer Brooks for being selected as the Employee of the Month!

Officer Danielle Kocher is the Employee of the Month! Officer Kocher consistently embodies the core values of the Garner Police Department. Her dedication, professionalism, and unwavering commitment to serving the community are evident in her daily work, and her contributions reflect her deep care for the citizens of Garner. ? Congratulations, Officer Kocher!?

Traffic Safety Unit member Officer Josh Hammond is the Employee of the Month. Congratulations to Josh!

Officer Cruz is the Garner PD July Employee of the Month! She embodies our core values of commitment, integrity, and professionalism and has become a predominant figure within the department and the town. Her work within the schools and the relationships she has cultivated have been life-changing for some of our younger citizens. Whether passing out a sticker to a child, playing on the playground, participating in reading programs, or using her Spanish-speaking abilities to make an alienated child feel welcome, her capacity for caring is second to none. Officer Cruz has quickly become known for her reliability among her peers and supervisors. Many people have benefited from her ability to speak Spanish or her willingness to fill in the gaps during patrol shortages. She is well known for her law enforcement competency and calm demeanor during stressful situations. We all benefit from Officer Cruz’s strong work ethic, organizational skills, and creativity. She is extremely dedicated to her job and regularly sets the bar for others to follow. We appreciate the work she does every day in the Community Engagement Unit. Congratulations Officer Cruz!

Officer Cabrera has been selected as the June Employee of the Month. Officer Cabrera routinely goes above and beyond in the performance of his duties. He is a leader and mentor to the other officers on his squad and a great source of knowledge for the new officers he trains as a field training officer (FTO). Officer Cabrera comes to work daily with a good attitude and a desire to do good police work.?This is reflected in the results he produces and the credibility he has among his peers.?Officer Cabrera gets along well with community members and always positively represents the department.?He attends numerous community events and is always willing to speak with members of the public. Congrats Officer Cabrera!?

Senior Officer Rodney McGee Recognized as a Garner Local Hero Throughout his career with the Garner Police Department, Senior Officer McGee has served as a patrol officer, platoon leader, and field training officer. He began his career in law enforcement 32 years ago when he attended Basic Law Enforcement Training at Wake Tech Community College. Since then, he has served as a North Carolina law enforcement officer. He started his tenure with the Garner police department in 1999. He has served as a field training officer (FTO) for many years, training dozens of officers. He was well-known as an even-tempered and fair training officer. He provided valuable feedback about the recruits he trained over the years and taught them to be successful officers. He is a great asset to the Garner Police Department and the citizens he serves. No matter the assignment, he was well known as a dedicated and tireless worker who never complained about his duties. He is always honest and puts his community first when making decisions. He has always had a fantastic attitude and did well to foster positive relationships within the community. His supervisors and teammates all enjoyed working with him. He is a friend to everyone and always greets you by saying “Hey Pal”. Senior Officer McGee has never forgotten what it means to serve the community. For many years he was an integral part of the department’s efforts to build positive relationships with business owners and the youth in the community. He has always continued to do what he does, working to the best of his ability and trying to make the Garner citizens, his family, and everyone proud. Rodney has demonstrated that service is at the center of what he does. He has never done it for the recognition, as he prefers not to be in the spotlight. He genuinely cares about serving the community and helping others. He is a humble person and never looks for recognition, even when it is well deserved. Our department has been fortunate to have Rodney McGee as a Garner Police Officer, and he comes highly recommended as a “Hometown Hero”.

Today marks the start of National Public Safety Telecommunicator’s Week, which is celebrated annually every second week in April. National Public Safety Telecommunicator’s Week is a time to honor and appreciate our public safety telecommunicators, often referred to as dispatchers, for their vital role as the first point of contact during emergencies. Law enforcement agencies nationwide recognize 911 Telecommunicators for their hard work, resilience, and dedication to serving the public.