Jacksonville Police

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Jacksonville Police Services

Welcome to the City of Jacksonville Police Department, a nationally accredited law enforcement agency serving the City of Jacksonville, North Carolina. One hundred-thirty sworn officers and 36 support staff led by Police Chief and Public Safety Director Michael G. Yaniero proudly serve to protect the City's citizens.

The Jacksonville Police Department has attained national accreditation through CALEA - The Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies, Inc. Main headquarters for the Police Department is located at 200 Marine Boulevard, Jacksonville.

 CALEA Public Notice for Information

Police Recruitment - Join Our Flagship Agency

The City of Jacksonville is committed to having a talented and diverse police force. Our police officers instill a feeling of pride and confidence with our Citizens. Jacksonville Police Officers advance through a career progression and step program as they earn their Basic, Intermediate and Advanced State Certifications.

Visit the Jacksonville Police Services employment webpage to learn more about career opportunities.

Police Starting Pay by Rank 

Rank Pay
Police Officer Trainee $39,000
Police Officer I  $45,000
Police Officer II $47,000-$55,000
Police Corporal  $52,000-$61,000
Police Sergeant  $57,000-$67,000
Watch the video below to find out more about joining the Jacksonville Police Department and visit our employment page to see current job opportunities. -Chief Michael Yaniero

Community Involvement

Jacksonville Police offer a variety of educational and outreach programs for citizens and businesses. These programs are designed to help educate participants in crime safety and prevention.

Check out the Jacksonville Public Safety Facebook page.

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Public Safety Remembrance Garden Paver Donations

The Remembrance Garden, a place to honor those who risk their lives in the line of duty and to remember our fallen, is located on the grounds on the new Public Safety Complex on Marine Boulevard in Jacksonville. Help us build the garden and donate a brick paver. Remembrance Garden - Paver Donation (PDF)

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Contact Information

  • Jacksonville Public Safety Headquarters, 200 Marine Boulevard, 910-455-4000
  • Crime Stoppers: 910-938-3273
  • Camp Lejeune Provost Marshall's Office: 910-451-2557 or 910-451-4336
  • Onslow County Sheriff's Department: 910-455-3113
  • Onslow County Jail: 910-937-1470
  • Onslow County Magistrate's Office: 910-478-3619
  • Onslow County Courthouse: 910-478-3600
  • NCIS: 910-451-8600