Distinguishing Features of the Class
An employee in this class performs a full range of general law enforcement duties. Work includes patrolling the city during an assigned shift; preventing, detecting, and investigating disturbances and crime; performing traffic control work; apprehending suspects; and executing related assignments. Employees must exercise judgement, initiative and calm control when performing duties; more difficult problems are normally carried out under the direction of or in conjunction with a Police Sergeant. Work involves frequent public contact which requires tact, firmness, and decisiveness. Work is performed in accordance with departmental policy and state and federal law, supplemented with specific directions from supervisors. Work is performed under the supervision of the Chief of Police and is evaluated through review of reports and conference for effectiveness of programs and acceptance of the community.
Duties and Responsibilities Work
· Patrols streets in a police car or on foot; checks doors and windows; examines premises of unoccupied residences or buildings; detects unusual conditions, may maintain surveillance and observation for stolen cars, missing persons, or suspects; report dangerous or defective streets, sidewalks, traffic lights, or other hazardous conditions
· Responds to calls for assistance, complaints, suspicious activity, domestic disputes, loud and disruptive behavior; completes calls by determining true nature of the situation and taking whatever legal action is warranted
· Issues traffic citations and parking tickets as required; writes accident reports
· Investigates traffic accidents; directs traffic and participates in other emergency operation activities
· Performs investigations of accidents or possible crimes through observation, questioning witnesses, and gathering physical evidence; performs investigative tasks, arrests, and processes criminal suspects; presents testimony in court
· Serves warrants and subpoenas; apprehends and processes criminal suspects and transports to magistrate and/or County detention facilities
· Regulates and directs vehicular traffic at local schools and when traffic signal malfunctions or accidents require
· Operates a two-way radio to receive instructions and information from or to report information to police headquarters; maintains vehicle, weapons, and other equipment in standard working order.
· Advises the public on laws and local ordinances
· Assists with fire and rescue calls as required
· Prepares and submits accurate written reports
Engages in community policing activities
Graduation from high school or GED equivalency and have completed at least the minimum requirements established by the North Carolina Justice Training and Standards Commission for certified law enforcement officers or able to meet these requirements within 12 months of hire.
- Valid North Carolina driver’s license
- Possession of a Basic Law Enforcement Certificate
Pay: $39,442.00 - $41,414.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
