POLICE OFFICER
GENERAL STATEMENT OF DUTIES:
Perfo1ms law enforcement work patrolling the Town of Stoneville, responding to calls for service, and performing investigations of criminal activity.
DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF_THE CLASS:
An employee in this class performs general duty law enforcement work in varied areas of the department. Work includes patrol, investigating traffic accidents, investigating criminal activity, serving warrants, traffic law enforcement, responding to domestic disputes, animal control and other work applicable to law enforcement. Employees are highly visible in the community and exercises visible presence to prevent or abate crime. Employees must have the ability to develop a positive public image, display tact and firmness when interacting with criminal suspects or witnesses, apply reasoned and experienced judgment and discretion, and project a positive attitude. Work is performed under the immediate supervision of a senior officer or supervisor and is evaluated for effectiveness, visibility, compliance with standards, public support, and attainment of performance objectives.
ILLUSTRATIVE EXAMPLES OE_WORK:
- Patrols community to engender the citizens' trust and support; checks security of buildings and residences; apprehends and arrests offenders.
- Investigates traffic accidents; uses measurement devices and eyewitness accounts to determine violations to be issued; assists motorists in the exchange of information; provides information to insurance companies regarding accidents; verifies vehicle registrations and ensures compliance with inspections laws.
- Conducts pre-tour of duty inspections of vehicle and equipment to ensure readiness with fuel, tire air pressure, and warning sirens and lights and all other support equipment is operational.
- Locates individuals indicted for crimes; serves warrants, summons, and subpoenas.
- Enforces speed limits by active patrol and monitoring heavy speeding areas for visibility.
- Maintains surveillance on individuals and groups; collects information on suspects' families, friends, and acquaintances to build database of information for future reference or as evidence for criminal prosecution.
- Conducts criminal investigations by gathering information, processing crime scenes, and interviewing witnesses; testifies in court as required.
- Responds to domestic situations and recommends solutions to resolve conflicts.
- Performs related work as required.
KNOWLEDGE_\ SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
- Knowledge of modem law enforcement principles, practices, and procedures.
- Knowledge of depai1mental standard operating policies and procedures, and federal, state, and local laws and ordinances.
- Knowledge of practices, materials, techniques, and equipment pertinent to job assignment.
- Knowledge of human behavior characteristics.
- Knowledge of effective oral and written communication techniques when interacting with individuals and groups.
- Skill in the use of firearms and other authorized law enforcement equipment.
- Ability to take charge of a situation requiring law enforcement; ability to determine if criminal acts have been committed and apprehend or arrest criminal suspects.
- Ability to establish rapport and maintain effective working relationships with superiors, subordinates, and the public.
- Ability to express thoughts clearly both orally and in written reports.
- Ability to maintain physical fitness sufficient to perform law enforcement work.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
Work in this position is medium work exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 20 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects. Employee must have the visual acuity to prepare and analyze data and figures, operate a computer terminal, and perform extensive reading. Employee may be required to use sufficient physical force to subdue or restrain persons including the use of lethal and deadly force. Employee must be able to maintain physical condition sufficient to perform assigned duties and responsibilities which may include running, walking, standing or sitting for extended periods of time; chasing and subduing fleeing subjects or individuals resisting arrest; crouching or crawling during emergency operations; moving equipment and injured or deceased persons, climbing stairs or ladders, perfo1ming lifesaving and rescue procedures, and operating assigned equipment including firearms and vehicles.
WORKING CONDITIONS:
Employee is exposed to inside and outside working conditions. The employee may be subject to emergency and life-threatening conditions where personal harm or harm to others is present. Situations may include exposure to dangerous persons, firearms, bodily fluids, and noise in emergency and disaster situations.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
Graduation from high school or GED equivalency; some experience in law enforcement work is desired; Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Ctiminal Justice or related field is preferred.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:
- Valid North Carolina Driver's License
- Must obtain (and maintain) Basic Law Enforcement Certification (BLET) as a law enforcement officer by the North Carolina Criminal Justice Education and Training Standards Commission (required to be continuously employed)
FLSA Status: Nonexempt (FLSA 7k exemption)
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Disclaimer:
This classification specification has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees to perform the job. The Physical Requirements and Working Conditions section of this classification may vaiy from position to position and a more thorough description of these elements can be found in the employee's Position Desc1iption Questionnaire (PDQ). The Town reserves the right to assign or otherwise modify the duties assigned to this classification.
October 2020
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Job Types: Part-time, Full-time
Pay: $35,000.00 - $39,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Stoneville, NC: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)
Experience:
- Military (Preferred)
- Law enforcement (Required)
Work Location: In person