Police Officer

Salary : $50,944.00 - $76,416.00 Annually

Location : Pinehurst, NC

Job Type: Full Time Regular

Job Number: 00558

Department: Police

Opening Date: 02/07/2025

Closing Date: Continuous

Description

• Depending on experience and qualifications you could qualify for Senior or Master Police Officer.
  
  

An employee in this class performs a full range of general law enforcement duties in the patrol division. Work includes patrolling the Village during a shift in a police car, on foot, by bicycle, or other appropriate means preventing, detecting and investigating disturbances and crime; investigating traffic accidents, helping victims, and performing traffic control work; apprehending suspects; testifying in court; and executing related assignments. Employees must exercise judgment, initiative and calm control when performing duties, but more difficult problems are normally carried out under the direction of or in conjunction with the 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 superior officers. Employees are subject to the usual hazards of law enforcement work. The employees are also subject to Level III OSHA Standards on blood borne pathogens. Work is performed under regular supervision, and is evaluated through observation, review of reports, and discussion concerning how particular incidents or activities were handled.

Typical Duties And Responsibilities

• Patrols streets in a police car, on foot, by bicycle or other appropriate means; 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; reports 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, and other needs; completes calls by determining true nature of the situation and taking whatever legal or persuasive action is warranted.
• Investigates traffic accidents; issues traffic citations; directs traffic and participates in other emergency operation activities.
• Performs investigations of accidents and possible crimes through observation, questioning witnesses, and gathering physical evidence; performs investigative tasks assigned by the Police Sergeant or other senior officer; arrests and processes criminal suspects.
• Advises the public on laws and local ordinances; testifies in court; executes search warrants; serves papers as needed.
• Regulates and directs vehicular traffic at busy times or when traffic signal malfunctions or accidents require; maintains order at public gatherings.
• Performs funeral and bank escorts.
• Operates a two-way radio to receive instructions and information from or to report information to police headquarters; operates mobile data terminal with a variety of software.
• Prepares detailed records and reports of activities.
• Performs related duties as required.
  
  

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Considerable knowledge of state and federal laws, local ordinances and policies of the police department, especially relating to arrest, search and seizure, and traffic control.
• Knowledge of the application of information technology to the work.
• Working knowledge of law enforcement principles, practices, methods and equipment.
• Some knowledge of scientific crime detection and identification methods.
• Skill in the use of firearms and other police equipment and in the application of self-defense tactics.
• Skill in collaborative conflict resolution.
• Ability to communicate clearly over radio and other technology.
• Ability to operate a computer terminal.
• Ability to act with sound judgment in routine and emergency situations.
• Ability to present effective court testimony.
• Ability to prepare clear and concise activity reports.
• Ability to build and maintain cooperative and effective relations with the citizens, coworkers, other law enforcement agencies, and Village officials.
  
  

Safety

This position requires enforcing and following all Village of Pinehurst and OSHA safety regulations.

Physical Requirements

• Must be able to physically perform the basic life operational functions of climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, reaching, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting, fingering, grasping, feeling, talking, hearing, and repetitive motions.
• Must be able to perform medium work exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 20 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects.
• Must possess the visual acuity to operate a police vehicle and distinguish details and differences when observing people, places, or things on patrol.
  
  

Minimum and Preferred Qualifications

Graduation from high school and completion of basic law enforcement training; experience preferred; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Special Requirements

Possession of a valid driver's license. Certification by the North Carolina Criminal Justice Training and Standards Council as a law enforcement officer. Ability to obtain other required certifications.

Standard and Optional Benefits for Employees Working 30 Hours and Above

• Vacation
• accrual based on years of service
• Holidays
• 12 paid holidays per year
• Sick Leave
• 12 sick days per year (unlimited accrual)
• Medical, dental and vision insurance
• Village pays 100% of employee premiums. Optional dependent coverage available at employee expense.
• Retirement
• Participation in the Local Government Retirement System; Village contributes 5% of your salary to 401(k). Voluntary 457(b) plan available.
• $25,000 Life and accidental death & dismemberment insurance
• Village pays 100% of employee premiums.
• Alternate Work Schedule may be available
• Optional supplemental life insurance - Available for employees and dependents
• Optional supplemental insurance (critical illness, accident, & short term disability) available through Aflac.
• Flexible spending accounts
• Health Care and Dependent Care available
• Local Government Federal Credit Union - membership available
• Tuition Assistance Program
• Reward and Recognition Program
• 10% employee courtesy discount on Parks & Recreation fees
• Employee referral award program
• 529 college savings plan
• payroll deduction available
  

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The supplemental questions listed below are to further evaluate your education and experience and to determine your eligibility for this position. Answer each question completely. The experience you indicate in your responses should be consistent with the Work History section and other sections of your application.I have read and understand the above instructions regarding supplemental questions.

• Acknowledgement
  
  

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Do you have sworn, law enforcement experience in the state of North Carolina? If yes, details must be included in the work experience section of your application.

• Yes
• No
  
  

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Do you possess a valid North Carolina Basic Law Enforcement Training certification (BLET)?

• Yes
• No
  
  

Required Question