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Police Services Officer

City of Jacksonville NC
Jacksonville, NC Full Time
POSTED ON 10/29/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 11/11/2026
About Jacksonville: Jacksonville has one of the youngest demographics in the US with a median age of 22 and an estimated population of 72-74,000. The City offers a great work/life balance. We are rich in history and deep in pride of our local military as demonstrated at Lejeune Memorial Gardens near Marine Corp Base Camp Lejeune and New River Air Station. 

Jacksonville is a great place to work, live and play for you and your family. JacksonvilleNC.gov l VisitJacksonvilleNC.com

A few words to describe the organization's work culture: transparent, family-oriented, happy, collaborative, challenging, engaging, and respectful.

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The City of Jacksonville is seeking applicants interested in work with crime scene investigations, evidence, property, licensing, and more. This is an exciting opportunity to work with a nationally accredited agency while serving the citizens of Jacksonville. The Police Services Officer performs intermediate technical work ensuring the proper custody and disposition of evidence and property; does related work as required.  Work is performed under regular supervision.

General work hours are 8 AM to 5 PM, M-F (May change as necessary). Subject to call duty for crime scene processing.

The City of Jacksonville recognizes relevant education and experience above and beyond the requirements for the position. 

Education:

  • 2.5% for Associate's Degree
  • 5% for Bachelor's Degree
  • 7.5% for a career relevant Master's Degree

Experience:

  • Additional 1% per year up to 15 years relevant experience.

The hiring range is $39,982.43 - $51,977.16.

Gathering evidence; maintaining custody and disposing of evidence and property; maintaining records and files; preparing reports.
(These are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work performed. The omission of specific duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to the position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.)
  • Receives, catalogs, stores and controls police evidence and found property.
  • Checks for proper packaging and completeness of accompanying documentation.
  • Maintains logs and reports associated with the property management function.
  • Processes scenes of crimes and collects physical evidence.
  • Takes citizen statements at the Police Department or at the victim's home.
  • Presents evidence and testifies in court trial when necessary.
  • Transports evidence to the SBI Laboratory for analysis.
  • Processes paperwork; verifies proper submission of lab request forms prior to transport; makes corrections as needed.
  • Conducts research for dispositions; sends notification letters to owners for return; sends notification letters to officers when time limit has expired.
  • Orders supplies and maintains inventory.
  • Escorts funerals.
  • Maintains inventory of uniform stock; issues uniforms; maintains paperwork on items issued and returned.
  • Enters a variety of information into the computer; processes incoming and outgoing paperwork; maintains log books.
  • Takes fingerprints and photographs of citizens for employment purposes.
  • Inspects and keeps the records of inspections and violations of city code and takes investigates complaints associated with taxi cabs and wreckers.
  • Performs related tasks as required.
Any combination of education and experience equivalent to graduation from high school and 2 to 5 years experience in police evidence and records work.Thorough knowledge of record keeping methods and techniques; thorough knowledge of rules and regulations governing the custody and safekeeping of evidence and property; ability to establish and follow routine schedules; skill in the operation of standard office and data entry equipment; ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with associates.

Equal Employment Opportunity
 

The City of Jacksonville is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, color, sex, national origin, age, marital status, religion, or disabilities unrelated to the essential function of the position.

Salary : $39,982 - $63,972

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