Police Officer

Gastonia, NC
Gastonia Police Department

Salary
$47,860.80 – $71,593.60 Annually

Closing Date
12/31/2023 at 5:00 PM Eastern Time

Police Officer I, II, III
Performs difficult protective service work enforcing laws, investigating criminal activity, ensuring safety of public, collecting evidence, testifying in court, maintaining files and records, preparing reports; does related work as required. Work is performed under the limited supervision of the assigned departmental supervisor.

Essential Functions/Duties

  • Operates a patrol car or walks on an assigned shift to observe traffic law violations, suspicious activities or persons, and disturbances of law and order.
  • Responds to radio dispatches, calls, and complaints.
  • Assists citizens by providing information or advice, serves warrants, and makes arrests.
  • Testifies in court.
  • Provides police escorts and directs traffic.
  • Investigates automobile accidents.
  • Reports unsafe conditions in streets or public facilities.
  • Maintains records and prepares detailed reports.
  • May be assigned to Investigations or Patrol.

Education/Experience/Physical Demands/Special Requirements/Additional Information

Police Officer I
Any combination of education and experience equivalent to graduation from high school. Must graduate from an accredited college with an Associate’s degree in criminal justice or related field with 36 months of hire.

Police Officer II
Any combination of education and experience equivalent to graduation from an accredited college with an Associate’s degree in criminal justice or related field.
OR
Graduation from high school AND 7 years as Police Officer AND Intermediate Certificate.

Police Officer III
Any combination of education and experience equivalent to graduation from an accredited college with a Bachelor’s degree in criminal justice, or related field.
OR
Associate’s degree AND 7 years as Police Officer AND Advanced Certificate.