Becoming a Holly Ridge Police Officer: Holly Ridge Police Department strives to serve the citizens of Holly Ridge with the highest level of professional law enforcement service possible.  Holly Ridge Police Officers must have the ability to make sound decisions, to have good judgment, and to practice solid verbal and written communication skills.  Each Police Officer is required to operate with the highest level of work ethics under minimum direct supervision. The Holly Ridge Police Department is selective in the officers chosen to serve the community.  Holly Ridge is entirely committed to the principals of Community Based – Problem Solving Policing as well as the practice of total quality.  It is essential that coworkers be chosen who can demonstrate a commitment to these practices.  Holly Ridge seeks well-educated, healthy officers of unquestionable integrity. Requirements for qualification are: Must have a current BLET certification Must be 21 years of age Good health and physical condition Minimum of a high school diploma or equivalent Must not have a criminal record or a record of serious motor vehicle offenses Applicants selected for future consideration must successfully undergo: Submit a completed F-3 Extensive background investigation and criminal/credit records check Physical examination Police psychological examination Drug test Contact Sgt. Keith Whaley at (910) 329-4076