What are the responsibilities and job description for the Police Officer position at Village of Pinehurst, NC?
Salary : $50,944.00 - $76,416.00 Annually
Location : Pinehurst, NC
Job Type : Full Time Regular
Job Number : 00542
Department : Police
Opening Date : 09 / 16 / 2024
Closing Date : Continuous
Description
Police officers are allowed to take their assigned vehicles to their residence up to a 20-mile radius from the Village Police Department.
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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
Safety
This position requires enforcing and following all Village of Pinehurst and OSHA safety regulations.
Physical Requirements
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 or equivalent. Ability to obtain other required certifications.
Standard and Optional Benefits for Employees Working 30 Hours and Above
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.
Do you possess a valid North Carolina Basic Law Enforcement Training certification (BLET)?
Do you have sworn, law enforcement experience? If yes, details must be included in the work experience section of your application.
Do you have any objections to working a rotating (day / night) 12 hour shift?
Required Question
Salary : $50,944 - $76,416