Salary : $51,915.00 - $80,468.00 Annually
Location : 401 Laureate Way, Kannapolis NC 28081
Job Type : Full Time
Job Number : 00088
Department : Police
Division : Police Field Operations
Opening Date : 09 / 07 / 2023
Closing Date : Continuous
Example of Duties
- Currently only accepting BLET certified, in-state lateral transfers and out-of-state lateral transfers
HIRING RANGE : $51,915 - $59,702 ANNUALLY
HOURLY : $23.77 - $27.34
GENERAL STATEMENT OF DUTIES
Performs responsible police work in the protection of life and property through the enforcement of laws and ordinancesPerforms related duties as requiredDISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF THE CLASS
A police officer's work involves patrolling of assigned areas, accident and crime scene investigations, collection and preservation of physical evidence, follow-up investigations, and special assignments for the purpose of the prevention of crime, apprehension of offenders, and enforcement of laws and ordinancesA police officer must be able to act without direct supervision using independent judgment and discretion in meeting emergency and non-emergency situationsDuties are performed in accordance with law and departmental directivesWork involves extensive public contacts and situations of personal dangerWork is performed under the regular supervision of a SergeantESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS : The duties listed below are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment of the position.
Effect an arrest, forcibly if necessary, using handcuffs and other restraintsSubdue resisting suspects using maneuvers and weapons and resort to the use of hands and feet and other approved weapons in self-defensePrepare investigative and other reports, including sketches, using appropriate grammar, symbols, and mathematical computationsExercise independent judgment in determining when there is reasonable suspicion to detain, when probable cause exists to search and arrest, and when force may be used and to what degreeOperate a law enforcement vehicle during both the day and nightin emergency situations involving speeds more than posted limits, in congested traffic and in unsafe road conditions caused by factors such as fog, smoke, rain, ice and snowCommunicate effectively and coherently over law enforcement radio channels while initiating and responding to radio communicationsGather information in criminal investigations by interviewing and obtaining the statements of victims, witnesses, suspects, and confidential informersPursue fleeing suspects and perform rescue operations which may involve quickly entering and exiting law enforcement patrol vehiclesLifting, carrying, and dragging heavy objects, climbing over and pulling up oneself over obstacles, jumping down from elevated surfaces, climbing through openings, jumping over obstacles, ditches, and streams, crawling in confined areas, balancing on uneven or narrow surfaces and using body force to gain entrance through barriersLoad, unload, aim and fire from a variety of body positions handguns, and other agency firearms under conditions of stress that justify the use of deadly force and at levels of proficiency prescribed in certification standardsPerform searches of people, vehicles, building and large outdoor areas which may involve feeling and detecting objects, walking for long periods of time, detaining people, and stopping suspicious vehicles and personsConduct visual and audio surveillance for extended periods of timeEngage in law enforcement patrol functions that include such things as working rotating shifts, walking on foot patrol, and physically checking doors and windows of buildings to ensure they are secureEffectively communicate with people, including juveniles, by giving information and directions, mediating disputes, and advising of rights and processesDemonstrate communication skills in court and other formal settingsDetect and collect evidence and substances that provide the basis of criminal offenses and infractions and that indicate the presence of dangerous conditionsEndure verbal and mental abuse when confronted with the hostile view and opinions of suspects and other people encountered in an antagonistic environmentPerform rescue functions at accidents, emergencies, and disasters to include directing traffic for long periods of time, administering emergency medical aid, lifting, dragging, and carrying people away from dangerous situations and securing and evacuating people from specific areasProcess and transport prisoners and committed mental patients using handcuffs and other appropriate restraintsPut on and operate a gas mask in situations where chemical munitions are being deployedExtinguish small fires by using a fire extinguisher and other appropriate meansRead and comprehend legal and non-legal documents, including the preparation and processing of such documents as citations, affidavits, and warrantsProcess arrested suspects to include taking their photographs and obtaining legible inked fingerprint impressionsTypical Qualifications
REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES
Knowledge or the ability to acquire during a reasonable period of training, knowledge of modern police practices and methods, applicable federal, state and local laws and ordinances, particularly the laws of arrest, search and investigationKnowledge of the geography of the City of Kannapolis, to include transportation routes, major buildings, and residential areasRules and directions of the Police Department and reporting proceduresAbility to deal firmly and courteously with the publicAbility to analyze situations quickly and objectively, and to determine proper course of action to be takenAbility to react quickly and calmly during emergency situationsAbility to obtain information through interviews and interrogationsAbility to write and speak effectivelyBasic keyboarding skills and knowledge of MS Windows operating system and MS Office software applicationsSkill or the ability to develop skill during a reasonable period of training in the use and care of issued firearmsAbility to exercise good judgment and emotional maturity under stressful conditionsAbility to recognize potentially dangerous situationsAbility to work long hours, with occasional overtime as requiredAbility to maintain the confidentiality of sensitive informationACCEPTABLE EXPERIENCE AND TRAINING
Must be a high school graduate or have passed the General Equivalency Development Test indicating high school equivalencyA degree in criminal justice or closely related field from an accredited college or university is preferredGraduation from Basic Law Enforcement Training or prior law enforcement experience is preferredOther Necessary Requirements
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENT
The ability to complete a course in Basic Law Enforcement Training approved by the North Carolina Criminal Justice Education and Training Standards Commission, as well as successful completion of departmental field training under the direction of a certified law enforcement Field Training OfficerMust be 20 years or older at the time of employmentMust possess a valid North Carolina driver's licenseMust be a United States citizen and able to fluently read, write, and speak the English languageMust meet all minimum standards for law enforcement employment and be able to acquire and maintain valid law enforcement certification by the North Carolina Criminal Justice Education and Training Standards DivisionJOB RELATED PHYSICAL ACTIVITY REQUIREMENTS
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job and are not all-inclusiveThis position requires the employee to exert up to 100 pounds of force occasionally, and less force frequentlyPhysical activity related to this position may include climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, reaching, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting, fingering, grasping, feeling, talking, hearing, and repetitive motionsSufficient visual acuity is required to prepare and analyze data and figures, operate a computer terminal, visually inspect, and detect small defects in equipment, use measuring devices, and do extensive readingSpecific vision abilities required by this position includeclose vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focusThis employee is subject to indoor and outdoor environmental conditions throughout the year and may be required to wear a respiratorAn employee in this position could be "reasonably anticipated" because of performing their duties, to face contact with blood and other potentially infectious materialsNOTE
Successful applicants must be able to perform ALL the above functions, unassisted and at a pace and level of performance consistent with the actual job requirementsSuccessful applicants must pass a thorough background investigation, qualifications appraisal interview, drug screen, medical history and examination, psychological assessment, physical ability assessment, and polygraph examinationSince law enforcement officers are required to enforce the law and may be exposed to certain temptations to show favoritism, corruption, or unlawful monetary gain, it is an occupational necessity that potential officers exhibit a history and characteristics of honesty, reliability, ability to manage personal finances, interpersonal skill, good moral character, and integrityAdditionally, law enforcement officers are frequently placed in a position of physical and mental stressTherefore, a history of mental or physical disability may be grounds for denying employment in this positionPolice officers must be mentally and physically able to competently perform all the essential job functions of this positionThe City of Kannapolis offers a full range of benefits that includes the following :
Paid HolidaysVacationSick LeavePay for PerformanceMedical Expense AssistanceAlive and Well ProgramOnsite Health ClinicOnsite dietitian serviceHealth InsuranceDental InsuranceLife InsuranceShort Term Disability & Long Term Disability401k, Roth, and 457 plans availableEmployer 401k contribution matchEducational AssistanceBreavement LeavePaid Volunteer HoursBirthday HolidaySpecial Separation AllowanceRetirementIncentive PayWellness BenefitsAccess to Cannon Baller Suite TicketsContinuation of Health Insurance at RetirementPaid YMCA MembershipOnsite fitness centersFor more information, visit
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This position requires applicants to be a US citizen (US born or naturalized). Are you a US citizen (US born or naturalized)?
This position requires the applicant to possess a high school diploma or GED equivalency. Do you possess a high school diploma or GED equivalency?
For this position, applicants must not have been convicted of a felony or serious misdemeanor. Have you been convicted of a felony or serios misdemeanor?
This position is a sworn position and requires that applicants be at least 20 years of age. Are you at least 20 years old?
Are you BLET certified in North Carolina or another state?
Do you possess a valid North Carolina Driver's License?
Please provide your driver's license number including all the zeros at the beginning.
If you do not possess a valid North Carolina driver's license, do you possess a valid driver's license from another state? If yes, what state?
Required Question
Salary : $51,915 - $80,468
