Police Officer

Rolesville, NC
Rolesville Police Department

Salary: $52,052.00 – $86,370.00 Annually

Position Summary:

The Town of Rolesville is seeking candidates for the position of Police Officer to serve our growing population of approximately 10,600. We are looking for self-starters to protect the lives and property of our citizens in a manner that supports our community policing philosophy. We offer multiple advancement opportunities through our Police Career Ladder.

Essential Functions:

  • 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.

Requirements:

  • 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.