JOB
GENERAL STATEMENT OF DUTIES: Performs law enforcement work patrolling the Town, responding to calls for service, and investigations of criminal activity.DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF THE CLASS: An employee in this class performs general duty law enforcement work in varied areas of the department. Work includes patrol, investigating traffic accidents, undercover task forces, investigating criminal activity, serving warrants, traffic law enforcement, responding to domestic disputes, animal control and other work applicable to law enforcement. Officers may also be assigned as a School Resource Officer in local public school system. Employees are highly visible in the community and exercises visible presence to prevent or abate crime. Employees must have the ability to develop a positive public image, display tact and firmness when interacting with criminal suspects or witnesses, apply reasoned and experienced judgment and discretion, and project a positive attitude. Work is performed under the immediate supervision of a Sergeant and is evaluated for effectiveness, visibility, compliance with standards, public support, and attainment of performance objectives.
EXAMPLE OF DUTIES
ILLUSTRATIVE EXAMPLES OF WORK: Patrols community to engender their trust and support; checks security of buildings and residences; apprehends and arrests offendersInvestigates traffic accidents; uses measurement devices, eyewitness accounts, and determines violations to be issued; assists motorists in the exchange of information; provides information to insurance companies regarding accidents; verifies vehicle registrations and ensures compliance with inspections lawsConducts pre-tour of duty inspections of vehicle and equipment to ensure readiness with fuel, tire air pressure, and warning sirens and lights and all other support equipment is operationalLocates individuals indicted for crimes; serves warrants, summons, and subpoenasEnforces speed limits by active patrol and monitoring heavy speeding areas for visibilityMaintains surveillance on individuals and groups; collects information on suspects families, friends, and acquaintances to build database of information for future reference or as evidence for criminal prosecutionConducts criminal investigations by gathering information, processing crime scenes, and interviewing witnesses; testifies in court as requiredResponds to domestic situations and recommends solutions to resolve conflictsPerforms related work as required
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: Valid North Carolina Driver’s LicenseMust maintain) Basic Law Enforcement Certification (BLET) as a law enforcement officer by the North Carolina Criminal Justice Education and Training Standards Commission (required to be continuously employed)***For the fiscal year 2025-2026, the new pay plan was adopted, working towards full implementation at new grades as of the pay period beginning March 16, 2026. Pay rates are being adjusted to achieve minimum salary of the new grades.***DisclaimerThis classification specification has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees to perform the job. The Town reserves the right to modify the duties assigned to this classification.
