Master Police Officer

City of Concord • Concord, NC

6d • Onsite

About The Position

The purpose of this position is to perform a full range of police officer and emergency response functions. This role involves enforcing laws, investigating violations, and responding to calls for service within the City of Concord. The Master Police Officer may also perform supervisory duties in the absence of a Sergeant and is expected to maintain accurate reports and documentation.

Requirements

• Valid North Carolina Driver’s License
• Possession of or ability to obtain a North Carolina Intermediate Law Enforcement Certification within eighteen (18) months from date of hire.
• Applicants must meet the City criteria for an acceptable driving record.
• Understanding instructions, both oral and written
• Use of firearms
• Driving
• Interviewing witnesses, victims, and suspects
• Interaction with the public
• Using computers and applicable software applications
• Properly maintaining necessary paperwork
• Communication, interpersonal skills as applied to interaction with coworkers, supervisor, the general public, etc. sufficient to exchange or convey information and to receive work direction.

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge of North Carolina General Statutes
• Knowledge of Geography of the City of Concord
• Knowledge of Firearms
• Knowledge of Computers

Responsibilities

• Performs special investigations, interviews and interrogates suspects and witnesses, and investigates major violations and accidents.
• Enforces laws and ordinances by writing tickets, making arrests, serving subpoenas, and answering citizen complaints.
• Patrols assigned district, including streets, neighborhoods, and businesses and answers calls for service.
• Prepares reports, search warrants, documents and incident files.
• Performs field operations by conducting surveillance, organizing and directing officers and law enforcement agencies, and executing search and arrest warrants.
• Attends preliminary trial meetings and testifies in court if necessary.
• Perform supervisory duties in absence of Sergeant.
• Performs other similar duties as required.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed