Master Police Officer

City of Concord, NC • Concord, NC

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About The Position

The purpose of this position is to perform a full range of police officer and emergency response functions.

Requirements

• North Carolina General Statutes
• Geography of the City of Concord
• Firearms
• Computers
• Valid North Carolina Driver's License
• North Carolina Intermediate Law Enforcement Certification
• 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.
• High school diploma or equivalency
• At least three (3) years of experience as a Police Officer.

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
• Industry: Executive, Legislative, and Other General Government Support
• Education Level: High school or GED