Police Officer

• Patrols assigned areas to detect and prevent crime; answers calls for service and assistance.
• Checks the physical security of businesses, homes, cars, etc.; gets out of car and closely inspects buildings;
• Establishes contact with citizens for public relations;
• Enforces traffic laws; patrols or conducts stationary observation of traffic; utilizes radar to detect speed violations; stops suspicious vehicles for investigation; issues warnings, citations, and arrests for violations; uses standard field sobriety tests to determine impairment; directs traffic as necessary;
• Serves criminal summonses, subpoenas, and warrants in assigned jurisdiction; makes arrests and transports suspects to the public safety center for processing;
• Responds different types of calls involving the accidents, commission of crimes, and violation of federal, state, and local regarding individuals, groups, and/or business and conducts investigations accordingly, including gathering information, interviewing witnesses and apprehending suspects;
• Attends community meetings; organizes neighborhood watches; makes presentations to churches, schools, civic organizations, and business leaders; participates in agency volunteer programs; advises citizens on departmental procedures and options;
• If assigned to investigations, performs the duties of a detective and conducts detailed investigation of crimes; conducts vice investigations, including audio or video surveillance; investigates white collar crimes; investigates assaults, breaking and entering and robbery; investigates major narcotics offenses;
• Develops informants for the purpose of gathering intelligence;
• Testifies in court on arrests made and assists the district attorney in preparing cases;
• Performs community policing functions in housing units and neighborhoods to reduce crime and improve community relations; meets with residents and property managers;
• Completes necessary reports for all actions taken;
• Prepares and delivers crime prevention and traffic safety talks;
• Maintains vehicle, firearms, and other equipment;
• Performs recruitment and training functions as needed;
• Performs other job-related tasks as required.

• Must be a high school graduate or must have earned G.E.D. certificate.
• Must not have committed or been convicted of a felony or serious misdemeanor.
• Excellent physical condition and health certification through a physical examination.
• Must be a United States Citizen.
• Must be at least 20 years old.
• Must pass a psychological evaluation/examination provided by the agency.
• Must pass a drug screening test.
• Applicants must have completed BLET (Basic Law Enforcement Training) and be eligible to obtain certification L.E.O from North Carolina Training and Standards or be in the process of completing BLET.
• Must be willing to work rotating shifts, nights, weekends, and holidays.
• Must possess a valid North Carolina driver's license.

Salary : $52,052 - $86,370