Police Officer I

Eden, NC
Eden Police Department

Salary: $38,971 – $58,458.

Position Summary:

Employees in this class perform a full range of general police duties including law enforcement, patrol, investigations, traffic enforcement, and special assignments. Work includes patrolling the city in a police car, on foot, or by other means; preventing, detecting, investigating and reporting disturbances, crimes, traffic accidents, and other incidents; helping victims; assisting citizens; controlling traffic; apprehending offenders; testifying in court; and performing a wide variety of other assignments. Employees must exercise judgment, initiative and calm control when performing duties. More difficult problems may or may not be carried out under the direction of or in conjunction with a Police Sergeant or Police Lieutenant. Work involves frequent public contact that requires tact, firmness, and decisiveness. Work is performed in accordance with departmental directives and state and federal law, supplemented by specific directions from superior officers. Work is often performed under stressful and emergency conditions and frequently involves personal hazards. Police officers may at times have to make life or death decisions in fractions of a second. Employees are subject to hazards associated with police work including working in both inside and outside hazards such as atmospheric conditions, noise, vibration, and other physical hazards. Employees are also exposed to blood-borne pathogens, and may be required to work in close quarters. Work is performed under the loose supervision of a Police Sergeant and Police Lieutenant and is evaluated through observation, review of reports, and discussion concerning how particular incidents or activities were handled.

Essential Functions:

  • Patrol streets in a police car, on foot, or by other means in an attempt to detect or prevent crime, violations of the traffic code, or breaches of the peace.
  • Recover lost of stolen property.
  • Remedy or report unsafe conditions or damaged property.
  • Enforce federal and state laws and county and city ordinances.
  • Respond to complaints and calls for assistance.
  • Respond to disputes, disturbances and reports of suspicious persons or activities, determine the nature of the situation and take whatever legal or persuasive action is warranted.
  • Investigate traffic accidents, issue traffic citations, direct traffic and conduct traffic and parking studies.
  • Participate in emergency operations.
  • Investigate and report crimes and other incidents by questioning victims, witnesses, suspects and others; gathering information and evidence; surveillance; and use of informants.
  • Arrest and process criminals.
  • Advise the public on laws and ordinances, speak to groups on police, criminal justice, or community matters, and promote good community relations.
  • Operate a two-way radio.
  • May operate electronic speed measuring equipment and/or chemical breath analysis instruments.
  • Maintain records and prepare reports.
  • Prepare cases for court and work closely with prosecutors.
  • Perform related duties as required.

Requirements:

  • Completion of high school or General Educational Development.
  • Before assignment to sworn duties, must have completed requirements established by the North Carolina Criminal Justice Education and Training and Standards Commission for certified law enforcement officers.
  • Pre-employment drug screen.
  • City of Eden application.
  • Valid driver’s license.