Police Officer I, II, III (Lateral)

Gastonia, NC
Gastonia Police Department

Salary: $53,664.00 – $77,209.60 Annually

Position Summary:

As a Police Officer with the City of Gastonia, individuals are tasked with community policing responsibilities such as building relationships with residents, deterring crime through patrols, and responding to calls for service, as well as professional law enforcement tasks like enforcing laws, conducting investigations, making arrests, and providing testimonies in court. Work is performed under the limited supervision of the assigned department supervisor and may include additional job tasks as required to ensure public safety for the citizens of the City of Gastonia.

Essential Functions:

  • On an assigned shift, operate a patrol car or walk to observe all violations of traffic laws, suspicious activities or persons and disturbances of the law and order. Responds to radio dispatches and answers calls and complaints
  • Assist citizens by supplying information or advice, serving warrants and making arrests
  • Testifies in court
  • Provides police escorts, directs traffic
  • Investigates automobile accidents
  • Reports unsafe conditions existing in the street or other public facilities
  • Maintains records and prepares detailed reports
  • May be assigned to Investigations or Patrol

Requirements:

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Criminal Justice or closely related field
  • Or Associate’s Degree in Criminal Justice or a closely related field with 7 years experience in law enforcement and an Advanced Certificate
  • BLET certified by the NC Criminal Justice Training and Standards Commission
  • DCI Certification from the State of NC
  • Must be 20 years of age or older
  • A valid Driver’s License with an acceptable driving history