Legislative Police Officer I

North Carolina General Assembly • Raleigh, NC

6h • $60,500

About The Position

The North Carolina General Assembly (NCGA) is the bicameral legislature of the State of North Carolina, composed of the Senate and the House of Representatives. The North Carolina Constitution grants the General Assembly authority to make or enact laws; to establish rules and regulations governing the conduct of the citizens, their rights, duties, and procedures; and to determine the consequences of certain actions. The Legislative Police Officer I provides for the security and protection of legislators, legislative staff, visitors, and property of the state legislative complex and throughout the state during special events. The General Assembly Police Department was established over forty years ago with the unique mission to safeguard the state legislative branch by enforcing North Carolina law, investigating crime, responding to emergencies, and providing safety education as it applies to the NCGA. The Legislative Police Officer I works under the direction of the Police Officer II (Sergeant). Recurring tasks and assignments are carried out with minimal supervision during the shift. Note: The North Carolina General Assembly Police Department is an independent police department, separate from the State Capital Police, the City of Raleigh Police, or any other local police agencies.

Requirements

• Basic knowledge of law enforcement concepts, practices, theories, technologies, and problem solving techniques.
• Must be able to pass the Police Officers Physical Agility Test (POPAT) twice a year.
• Ability to work cooperatively and under pressure with legislators, legislative staff, and the public on a daily basis.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Must be able to perform daily tasks and assignments with minimal supervision.
• Ability to follow department policies and procedures.
• Computer proficiency.
• Willingness and ability to work extra hours when required.
• Graduation from high school or equivalent.
• Successful completion of North Carolina's Basic Law Enforcement Training (BLET).
• Ability to obtain general certification as a Law Enforcement Officer in accordance with the provisions established by the North Carolina Criminal Justice Education and Training Standards Commission for certified law enforcement officers.
• Possession of a valid North Carolina motor vehicle operator's license.
• Currently possess a NC General Law Enforcement Certification.
• Currently possess a NC Probationary Law Enforcement Certification.
• Currently enrolled in NC BLET

Responsibilities

• Investigates criminal violations and suspicious activities and makes arrests or notifies other law enforcement personnel when necessary.
• Patrols legislative complex grounds and building facilities to enforce laws and regulations and to prevent theft, trespass, vandalism, or other criminal activities.
• Enforces parking regulations and controls traffic flow on complex grounds.
• Assists with crowd control efforts.
• Provides dignitary protection and coordinates such activities with other law enforcement personnel.
• Provides information, directions, and other assistance to legislators, legislative staff, state officials, and the public.
• Responds to emergency calls.
• Monitors alarm and surveillance camera computer systems.
• Performs related law enforcement duties as required.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED