Police Officer – Lateral – 1 Year Post Field Training Required
Salary: $58,716.30 – $70,459.56 Annually
Position Summary:
This position patrols (on foot or in patrol car) an assigned area in business and residential sections to preserve general order; directs traffic and enforces law; operates speed detection device (radar); performs other police related duties as required. Must pass physical examination and other examinations; prefer applicants with good knowledge of laws and ordinances relating to arrest, search and seizure, traffic control and modern police practices; radio communications and apprehension of criminals; minimum age of twenty years; applicants must not have been convicted of a felony and must undergo a thorough background investigation; possession of valid Class “C” driver’s license from NC.
Essential Functions:
- Patrols assigned area to detect and deter criminal activity and traffic violations.
- Responds to calls, including domestic disputes, assaults, burglaries, traffic accidents, lost or missing persons searches, public service duties, stranded motorists, and others.
- Conducts preliminary inquiries, field interviews, and follow-up investigations to include interviewing victims, complainants and witnesses, gathering information and evidence, and securing the crime scene.
- Obtains and serves search and criminal warrants; apprehends, arrests, and processes offenders, including juveniles.
- Provides assistance and backup support to other officers as necessary.
- Provides first aid to victims as necessary and assists motorists.
- Provides traffic direction as needed for events such as parades, funerals, ball games, and school crossings.
- Testifies in judicial proceedings.
- Completes all required reports and forms, including accident and incident reports.
- Serves criminal papers.
- Transports prisoners from police headquarters to detention facility.
- Inspects and maintains patrol car.
- Performs other related duties as assigned.
Requirements:
- Must possess a high school diploma or GED.
- Must Possess a NC Basic Law Enforcement Training (BLET) certification.
- Possession of or ability to readily obtain a valid driver’s license issued by the State of North Carolina for the type of vehicle or equipment operated.