Police Officer II pay range
State of North Carolina · class code 32000543
- Class code
- 32000543
- Pay group
- SW06
- Pay unit
- Year
- State
- North Carolina
- The State of North Carolina published pay range for Police Officer II is $52,588 to $84,141 per year.
- North Carolina Office of State Human Resources (OSHR) keys this classification as class code 32000543.
- This is the range the plan authorises, not the salary of any individual employee.
Class specification
The OSHR class specification for this class is published by North Carolina Office of State Human Resources (OSHR). The passages below are quoted from it as published, not paraphrased, and cut to their opening sentences; the full specification is the authority on duties and qualifications. It was last revised 06/2018.
What the state says the job is
This is law enforcement work performed at North Carolina state building and grounds. Employees serve as lead Police Officers and may assist the shift supervisor. Employees may act in place of the shift supervisor. Employees investigate and enforce a variety of criminal and traffic cases, including crimes against persons and property and motor vehicle violations. Work involves enforcing state laws and regulations within jurisdictional boundaries and responding to calls for assistance in the state government complex. Investigates criminal offenses involving state property, state employees, or visitors to state property. Interviews persons to obtain information pertaining to crime scene. Checks buildings during nonworking hours and at night to ensure security of property and equipment.
Knowledge, skills and abilities
Thorough knowledge of investigative techniques and case preparation requirements for standard traffic and criminal cases. Thorough knowledge of and skill in standard law enforcement equipment, its care and safe use according to Departmental Policy. Thorough knowledge of criminal and traffic laws. Thorough knowledge of the laws relating to the rights of suspects, search, and seizure, maintaining the chain of evidence and arrest authority.
Minimum qualifications
High school or General Educational Development (GED) diploma and one year of experience in law enforcement work, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Special requirements
Certification as a Law Enforcement Officer in accordance with the provisions of the North Carolina Criminal Justice Education and Training Standards Commission. <h2
Quoted from the OSHR class specification, read 2026-10-21.
Where this comes from
North Carolina Office of State Human Resources (OSHR) publishes this figure in OSHR salary schedules, joined to Class Specifications. Every number on this page is read from that document; nothing is estimated, modelled or averaged.
Job titles and their salary grades come from the Class Specifications, joined to the salary schedule.
Nearby classes in North Carolina
Police Officer II in other states
| State | Minimum | Maximum | Per year at full time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Colorado | $6,115 | $8,560 | $73,380 to $102,720 |
| Illinois | $77,076 | $116,328 | $77,076 to $116,328 |
| Maryland | $59,371 | $97,265 | $59,371 to $97,265 |
| Oklahoma | $27,320 | $92,199 | $27,320 to $92,199 |
Each state publishes its own range for a classification with this exact title. Duties, grade structures and bargaining units differ between states, so read each class page before comparing.