GASTONIA POLICE DEPARTMENT CAREERS
" We have the CHALLENGE you have been looking for! Come join the men and women of the Gastonia Police Department and be proud to be the BEST! "
Bonuses up to $16,500
$15,000 for NC Certified Lateral Officers
$1500 for relocating into the Gastonia city limits
Contact a Recruiter about experience, incentive pay for foreign language, signing bonuses, take-home cars, permanent patrol shifts and shift differential.
Salary Levels for Officers:
Cadet: $51,105
Police Officer I: $53,661 - $67,260
Police Officer II: $56,344 - $70,624
Police Officer III: $60,644 -$77,180
GPD offers a variety of job opportunities for police officers:
Want To know more about our Pre-Employment Physical Fitness Test for non-sworn applicants? Review the below video.
Requirements to be a Police Officer in the State of NC
Are you an out-of-state lateral applicant?
Gastonia Police Department also has many civilian positions for those who want to serve their community, but not from a police car. Civilian staff includes Police Records Specialist, Quartermaster, Homeless Coordinator, Administrative Assistants, Property Manager, Police Attorney, Technology Services, and Problem Analysis and Research Center staff.
Are you interested in learning about the City of Gastonia Benefits?
The City of Gastonia is committed to creating and maintaining a work environment that is inclusive, equitable, and welcoming. We value diversity and promise to honor your experiences, perspective, and unique identity. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The City of Gastonia is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Meet our Team
Recruiters
Lt. Wiggins is a 25 year veteran at GPD, a graduate of Belmont Abbey College with his Bachelor’s Degree in Sociology. He has served on patrol, SWAT Sniper, Traffic Enforcement, STO, and Detective Bureau. He is currently the Lieutenant for the Office of Professional Standards.
Location: 200 East Long Avenue, Gastonia, NC 28052
Office Hours: 8:00 am - 5:00 pm (Monday thru Friday)
(P.O. Box 1748 Gastonia, NC 28053-1748)
704.866.6702 (Front Desk)
704.866.3300 (Non-emergencies)
Emergencies: 911