Sworn status is conferred upon completion of the Academy. New officers receive and additional fourteen weeks of field training followed by assignment to one of three districts of the Patrol Bureau. Officers patrol a designated area of the City and are responsible for the prevention of crime, investigation of offenses and apprehension of violators. The officer must also respond to automobile accidents, crimes in progress and other emergency situations and is required to exercise judgement and initiative in handling both routine and complex problems. Promotion to Police Officer II is possible after two years.
Supervisory promotions can begin after four years of service as an officer.
We also welcome Officers wishing to transfer to Greensboro. The City of Greensboro has a population of 205,132 and cover an area of 108.9 square miles. The City Parks, open spaces and beautification areas encompass 3,160 acres. The climate is moderate with an average summer temperature of 82 degrees Fahrenheit and a winter average of 42 degrees Fahrenheit. Greensboro is located in the central Piedmont region of the state, which is within two and a half hours of the mountains and three hours of the Atlantic Coast.