Career Advancement Opportunities

Recruitment and career development of coworkers is an important function of this division. Sergeant Melissa Christy supervises recruitment and career development. Sergeant Christy talks to each individual coworker to seek his or her career goals and "maps" a plan that will benefit both the coworker and the department.  Christy also attends many college and high school career days to seek potential employees for the police department. Sgt. Melissa Christy can be reached at (828) 261-2699 to answer any questions about career opportunities at the police department.

How to become a Police Officer with Hickory Police Department:  

•  Benefits of becoming a Police Officer and Hiring Process
•  Lateral Transfer 

You may contact Sgt. Christy by phone (828) 261-2699.