Top 3 Police officer Jobs in Morganton Nc

Police Officer
City of Hickory, NC —Hickory, NC
- $58,716.30 a year
- Full-time
- Clean driving record
- Basic math
- Residential
- Paid holidays
- Disability insurance
Community Response-Police Cadet
City of Hickory, NC —Hickory, NC
- $23.75 an hour
- Part-time
- 18 years or older
- Clean driving record
- Pass drug screening
- Paid holidays
- Disability insurance
Police Officer - Lateral - 1 Year Post Field Training Required
City of Hickory, NC —Hickory, NC
- $58,716.30 - $70,459.56 a year
- Full-time
- Clean driving record
- Basic math
- Mid-level
- Paid holidays
- Disability insurance

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Police Officer

City of Hickory, NC -
Hickory, NC

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Job Details

Full-time
$58,716.30 a year

Benefits

Paid holidays
Disability insurance
Health insurance
Dental insurance
Tuition reimbursement
401(k) 5% Match
Employee assistance program
Vision insurance
401(k) matching
Life insurance
Paid sick time

Qualifications

Company vehicle operation
High school diploma or GED
Driver's License
State-specific police officer certification

Full Job Description

Officer positions qualify for an additional $2,484.15 in holiday pay

**Applicants who have successfully completed NC Basic Law Enforcement Training (BLET) are preferred. Applicants who are currently enrolled in BLET or who are planning to enroll in BLET in the near future may also apply. Sworn law enforcement agents, officers and deputies from other states are also encouraged to apply*

This position patrols (on foot or in patrol car) an assigned area in business and residential sections to preserve general order; directs traffic and enforces law; operates speed detection device (radar); performs other police related duties as required. Must pass physical examination and other examinations; prefer applicants with good knowledge of laws and ordinances relating to arrest, search and seizure, traffic control and modern police practices; radio communications and apprehension of criminals; minimum age of twenty years; applicants must not have been convicted of a felony and must undergo a thorough background investigation.

PLEASE NOTE: Applicants must meet the City criteria for an acceptable driving record.

Major Duties

Patrols assigned area to detect and deter criminal activity and traffic violations.

Responds to calls, including domestic disputes, assaults, burglaries, traffic accidents, lost or missing persons searches, public service duties, stranded motorists, and others.

Conducts preliminary inquiries, field interviews, and follow-up investigations to include interviewing victims, complainants and witnesses, gathering information and evidence, and securing the crime scene.

Obtains and serves search and criminal warrants; apprehends, arrests, and processes offenders, including juveniles.

Provides assistance and backup support to other officers as necessary.

Provides first aid to victims as necessary and assists motorists.

Provides traffic direction as needed for events such as parades, funerals, ball games, and school crossings.

Testifies in judicial proceedings.

Completes all required reports and forms, including accident and incident reports.

Serves criminal papers.

Transports prisoners from police headquarters to detention facility.

Inspects and maintains patrol car.

Performs other related duties as assigned.

Knowledge and Qualifications

Must possess a high school diploma or GED.

Must Possess a NC Basic Law Enforcement Training (BLET) certification.

Ability to read, write and perform mathematical calculations at a level commonly associated with the completion of high school or equivalent.

Possession of or ability to readily obtain a valid driver's license issued by the State of North Carolina for the type of vehicle or equipment operated.

Ability to meet current requirements set forth by the North Carolina Training and Standards Commission.

Knowledge of relevant federal and state laws, criminal and traffic codes, juvenile law, search and seizure laws, city ordinances, and departmental policies and procedures.

Knowledge of traffic investigation techniques and procedures.

Knowledge of the geographical layout of the city.

Knowledge of first aid.

Knowledge of court system and procedures.

Skill in oral and written communication.

Skill in the use of firearms, communication equipment, and other standard and specialized equipment.

Skill in the use of photographic and surveillance equipment, audio and video equipment, radios, and various emergency equipment.

Skill in restraining persons without causing physical harm.

PLEASE NOTE: Applicants must meet the City criteria for an acceptable driving record.

Supplemental Information

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee in this position to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently/repeatedly required to stand; walk; sit; use hands and exert force; stoop; kneel; half-kneel; squat; crouch; crawl; talk; and hear. An employee in this position will have successfully passed the North Carolina Police Officer Physical Ability Test.

SAFETY SENSITIVE: This position has been identified as safety-sensitive. The employee in this position will be part of a random drug testing pool. The methodology for choosing the random test subjects is handled by an outside, impartial, third party vendor.

WORK ENVIRONMENT: Work is performed indoors, traveling in a vehicle, and outside where the employee may be exposed to cold or inclement weather. The employee may be exposed to infectious and contagious diseases and life-threatening situations.

Benefits
For full time employees, the City of Hickory's benefits package includes health, dental, life, dependent life and short term disability at very attractive rates.
There are no benefits for part time and seasonal workers.

Additional Benefits

Paid Holiday Time
Take Home Car Program
Tuition Assistance Program
On-Site Physical Fitness Facility
Career Development

Career Opportunities

Community Policing
Patrol
Criminal Investigations
Vice/Narcotics
School Resource
Special Operations
K-9
Unmanned Aircraft Systems

The City of Hickory provides a generous benefit package valued at over 30% of an employee's annual salary. Employer provided benefits include:

11 paid holidays
12 paid sick leave days per year
Paid vacation
Health insurance for employees and family members
Dental and vision insurance
Employee Assistance Program – 5 FREE visits
15.1% contribution per employee to the NC Local Government Retirement System
Up to 5% matching contribution to 401k
Free Life insurance of 1.5 times salary up to ($125,000)
Tuition Assistance Program
On-site Wellness Clinic
A selection of voluntary benefits such as additional life insurance, dependent life, short-term disability insurance, accident, and critical illness insurance.

*Employees working in seasonal/part-time positions are not eligible for benefits.*

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