Police Officer (BLET Certified)

About us:
The Burlington Police Department is a nationally accredited law enforcement agency that is committed to quality fair and professional police services. The agency is made up of more than 100 sworn officers and 50 professional staff members serving the City of Burlington, North Carolina. Voted the #1 Police Agency in NC in 2024, we serve a growing city of approximately 60,000 residents.

What you will do:
A City of Burlington Police Officer will perform general duties of law enforcement. Assignments may be to the Operations Bureau, K-9, Investigation Division, D.A.R.E., or other areas. Work includes routine patrol, traffic accident and criminal investigation, police vehicle maintenance, serving criminal papers, traffic law enforcement, and responding to domestic disputes. Employee is highly visible in crime areas and must be assertive in preventing crime. This employee must have the ability to develop a positive public image and represent COB professionally. Tact and firmness, sound judgment in accordance with department policy and state and federal law, and a positive attitude are required. Employee is subject to the hazards of law enforcement work. Work is performed under the immediate supervision of a Police Sergeant, and is evaluated for decision making, work product, professionalism, job knowledge and officer safety through daily observation, review of reports, and discussions concerning how particular incidents or activities were handled. This classification is considered non-exempt in compliance with the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA).

The current schedule for patrol officers is 5 on, 4 off, 5 on, 4 off, 5 on, 5 off. Rotation of shifts (from night to day or day to night) occurs every 6 months in January and July. This schedule is subject to change at any future point, depending on what is best for the department.

Policing with a Purpose:

• Preserving the Sanctity of ALL Life
• Nurture and Protect Democracy
• Ensure Procedural Justice and Fundamental Fairness
• Spirit of Service
• Protect the Community from Harm
• Treat all individuals with Dignity and Respect-the ethical foundation of policing.

• Patrols high and low crime areas, talking to people in the community, checking buildings and residences, apprehending offenders;
• Investigates traffic accidents, using measurement devices and eyewitnesses accounts to determine violations, assist motorists, and talk to auto insurance companies and directs traffic flow as warranted and in emergencies;
• 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 or persuasive action is warranted.
• Identifies, pursues, and arrests suspects and perpetrators of criminal activity
• Serves criminal papers, locating people indicted, serving warrants, orders for arrest, and criminal summons 
• Tracks people who have violated traffic laws, inspection laws, registration laws, and other traffic offenses
• Conducts criminal investigations, gathering information and evidence, taking photographs of crime scenes; talking to witnesses; conducting background investigations;
• Prepares preliminary investigative reports, and other reports
• Assists state and federal prosecutors in court preparation; appearing and testifying in court Performs preliminary or detailed investigations of accidents or possible crimes
• Performs any and all related duties as required

• Considerable knowledge of State and Federal laws, local ordinances, and policies of the Police Department
• Considerable knowledge of law enforcement principles, practices, methods, and equipment
• General knowledge of scientific crime detection and criminal identification methods and procedures
• General knowledge of CALEA standards
• Demonstrated skill in the use of firearms and other police equipment and in the application of self-defense tactics
• Clear and concise report writing
• Demonstrated ability to listen and have strong written and oral communication skills
• Demonstrated ability to act with sound judgment in routine and emergency situations
• Demonstrated ability to analyze situations quickly and objectively, and to determine proper course of action to be taken
• Demonstrated ability to build and maintain positive, effective relationships both internally and externally with excellent customer service

Minimum Requirements:

• High School Diploma or GED Equivalent
• Basic Law Enforcement Training (BLET) Certification with Certification by the NC Criminal Justice Standards Commission
• Successful passing of Police Officer Physical Abilities Test (POPAT)
• Valid NC Driver's License in Good Standing

The City of Burlington has implemented a career ladder system. Employees typically progress from Police Officer I to Police Officer II to Master Police Officer. Classification distinctions, education and experience, and certifications and training are dependent upon the specifics of the police career ladder system. Some law enforcement training or experience is preferred, but not required.Physical Requirements and Working Conditions:

• Work in this class is described as medium and frequently requires physical exertion to complete tasks, affect arrest, and move objects.
• An employee must be able to physically perform the basic life operational functions of climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, reaching, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting, feeling, grasping, talking, hearing, and repetitive motions.
• Work necessitates visual acuity to determine the accuracy, neatness, and thoroughness of work assigned in preparing and analyzing figures, accounting, transcription, computer terminal viewing and extensive reading.
• The employee is subject to hazards; includes a variety of physical conditions, such as proximity to moving parts, electrical current, vibration, noise, oils, working on scaffolding and high places, exposure to heat and chemicals.
• Working conditions include both inside and outside environmental conditions.

Inclement Weather Classification: Essential

*The City of Burlington is an Equal Opportunity/AA Employer*

Salary : $55,411 - $78,666