What are the responsibilities and job description for the Police Officer position at Town of Clayton, NC?
Salary : $55,480.00 Annually
Location : Clayton, NC
Job Type : Full-time
Job Number : 24-2250-08
Department : Police
Division : Law Enforcement Patrol Operations
Opening Date : 01 / 02 / 2024
Closing Date : Continuous
Hiring Pay Range up to : : $55,480.00
Description
- Salary Grade SG202
- Recruitment Rate : $55,480.00
- Work Location is Clayton Police Department in Clayton, NC (Johnston County)
This is a continuous posting and applications will be processed as they are received.
The Town of Clayton is seeking applicants for Police Officers within the Clayton Police Department. The Town of Clayton employs more than 340 full-time staff in areas including police, fire, and electric utilities. The Town of Clayton also offers a range of PT positions including positions in Parks & Rec, Library, and Cultural Arts.
The Town of Clayton is the fastest growing town in Johnston County, which is the fastest growing county in the State of North Carolina. The vision for the Town of Clayton includes a thriving town where growth contributes to the quality of life enjoyed by long-time residents and newcomers alike; easy access but with an atmosphere that feels smaller than it is; a system of parks and greenways that connect people and places; neighborhoods with a variety of quality living options; a town that offers opportunities for people to live, create, shop and eat; a bustling and historic downtown, and businesses that are successful, growing, and investing in the community.
Duties & Responsibilities
This position performs a variety of responsible law enforcement work to protect life and property in the Town with duties including but not limited to :
ADDITIONAL JOB DUTIES
Performs related duties as required.
Special Requirements, Education & Experience
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.
Must be able to pass mandatory Police Officer Physical Abilities Test (POPAT).
DESIRABLE EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
Graduation from high school or GED equivalent and successful completion of / or enrollment in a NC Basic Law Enforcement training program.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENT
Before assignment to sworn duties, employees must possess a valid North Carolina Driver's license and have completed at least the minimum requirement established by the North Carolina Criminal Justice Education and Training Standards Commission for certified law enforcement officers, with possession of a Basic Law Enforcement Certificate.
Ability to obtain required certifications.
If you have technical issues submitting your application, please call the NEOGOV (governmentjobs.com) Help Line at 855-524-5627. If there are any questions about this posting, other than your application status, please contact the Human Resources Office. If multiple applications are submitted to an individual posting, only the most recent application received prior to the closing date will be accepted. To check the status of your application, please log on to your NEOGOV account and click "Application Status". It is not necessary to contact the Human Resources Office to check the status of an application. Normal processing time for applications is 30-45 days from the closing date of the posting.
To obtain veterans preference, you must scan and upload a copy of your DD-214 or discharge orders. Degrees must be accredited by the U.S. Department of Education. Transcripts and degree evaluations may be uploaded with your application. To receive credit for your work history and credentials, you must list the information on the online application form. Any information omitted from the application cannot be considered for qualifying credit. Attached or incorporated resumes (including Text Resume's on the on-line application) WILL NOT be used for screening for qualifying credit. "See Resume" or "See Attachment" WILL NOT be accepted in lieu of completing an on-line application form. Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time."
Applicants may be subject to a criminal background check. Credit and motor checks are required for some administrative, finance and operational positions. Applicants will be required to take and pass a Pre-Employment Drug and Alcohol screen once they are verbally given a conditional offer of employment. Depending on the position, employees may be subject to random drug and alcohol screens throughout their employment. Applicants have rights under Federal Employment Laws : Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA), Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO), and Employee Polygraph Protection Act (EPPA).
Town of Clayton employees enjoy many benefits including a retirement pension plan, 401K membership, Paid Vacation, Sick and Holiday Leave, State Health Plan, and various other benefits. Benefits information can be found by going directly to the Town of Clayton website at :
When a salary range is posted, the actual salary will be based on relevant competencies, knowledge, skills & abilities, internal equity and budgetary considerations pertinent to the advertised position. The Town of Clayton is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Hiring salary will not exceed hiring pay range unless approved by the Town Manager.
Applications may be reviewed to determine if applicants education and experience is more applicable to other vacant positions within the Town.
Are you currently a certified sworn law enforcement officer in the State of NC?
If not currently sworn, have you recently graduated from a Basic Law Enforcement Training (BLET) program in NC or are you currently enrolled in a BLET program?
This position requires you to work some schedule overtime, weekends and holidays.Would you be able to work when scheduled during these times?
Please select the option that best describes your highest education level completed.
NOTE : If you have started a college degree program, but have not completed it - please make sure that you document the number of Semester HOURS you have completed at your college / university in the Education Section of the Application? (Information Only - no answer to this question is needed).
Are you willing to accept the position if offered at the starting hiring rate for $55,480.00?
How did you hear about this position?
In order to receive credit for the supplemental questions which you have answered, you must provide supporting documentation and / or information related to that question within the body of the application to support your answer. It is critical in our screening and salary determination process that applications contain comprehensive candidate information. Have you provided written information to these appropriate areas, to include the following : Education, Work Experience, Certificates and Licenses, and documented competencies as they relate to the position you are applying for?
Required Question
Salary : $55,480
