Join the Team

Benefits

Are you searching for:
  • A Professional Department
  • Advancement
  • Competitive Salary
  • Continuing Education
  • Holiday and Vacation Leave
  • Paid Sick Leave
  • State Retirement Pension

Related Documents

  1. Applicant Information Sheet
  2. Recruiting Brochure

The Southern Pines Police Department is recognized throughout the state for its professionalism. The department has been internationally acclaimed by the International City / County Management Association (ICMA) for its role in public safety.

Positions

For available positions and qualifications, visit our online postings.

Learn More

Want to learn more about a law enforcement career? Visit Discover Policing, a joint project on police recruiting by the International Association of Chiefs of Police and the Bureau of Justice Assistance. 

Volunteering

The Southern Pines Police Department recruits volunteers to assist with many different phases of the department’s operations.

Volunteer commitments can range from just a few hours to a repeated commitment. Volunteers are always needed to facilitate workshops, set up filing systems, contact victims of inactivated crimes, and help with a variety of other tasks.

Retired

If you are a retired individual and are interested in volunteering, please contact Retired and Senior Volunteer Program (RSVP). RSVP notifies the police department when a volunteer wants to serve. We welcome volunteers, assign meaningful and interesting projects, and work within their schedules.

Thank you for your interest in volunteering.