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Deputy Chief Dorn Retires

The agency had the honor of celebrating the nearly 30 year public safety career of Jacksonville Police Deputy Chief Ronnie Dorn. Deputy Chief Dorn was born and raised in Jacksonville, where his lifelong goal was to serve the community he calls home. He was sworn in with the Jacksonville Police Department on April 27, 1995.

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DARE Graduation

Congratulations to 5th grade students at Bell Fork Elementary and Parkwood Elementary on your recent graduation from the D.A.R.E. program. 165 students graduated from the program and took the pledge to lead healthy lives using the skills they learned from their D.A.R.E. Officer Instructors.

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New Officers Sworn In

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How to become a Police Officer in Jacksonville

  • Apply online! 

    Apply online at www.jacksonvillenc.gov. If you are already Basic Law Enforcement Training (BLET) certified, apply for Police Officer. If you still need BLET then apply for Police Officer Trainee

     
  • Complete your F3, Personal History Statement 

    F-3 Personal History Statement (jacksonvillenc.gov) 

    Make sure this is complete. All law enforcement officers in North Carolina have to have one. 

     
  • Interview Time 

    Come dressed to impress! We will reach out to you for an interview after your application is received. 

     
  • Background  

    During the background check our investigators will be reaching out to some personal contacts, credit checks, criminal records check, and neighborhood visits. 

     
  • Polygraph  

    Sometime during the process, we will reach out to you about conducting a polygraph. 

     
  • Packet Review 

    At this point your entire packet will be reviewed. If everything is favorable we will discuss a Conditional Offer of Probationary Employment.

     
  • Psychological/Medical Testing  

    You will go to FMRT for a Physical, Psychological Exam, Drug Screening, and Eye Examination. 

     
  • Chiefs Interview 

    Everything is done and now it is time to sit down with the Chief of Police and talk about expectations of a Police Officer.

     
  • You're hired!! 

    Welcome to the family!

     
  • Get Started Now 

    Follow this Link: https://jacksonvillenc.gov/158/Police-Department-Application

     

Jacksonville Department of Public Safety

Contact us at (910) 455-4000

Jacksonville Department of Public Safety

200 Marine Blvd, Jacksonville, NC 28540, USA