POLICE OFFICER

City of Asheville, NC • Asheville, NC

306d • $43,825 - $50,884

About The Position

The City of Asheville is excited to hire motivated individuals to serve the citizens of Asheville as a Police Officer. Under supervision of a Police Sergeant, Police Officers provide public safety and maintain order, enforce the laws of North Carolina, uphold the United States Constitution and support National security. Officers are subject to the usual hazards of law enforcement work. The City of Asheville is a culturally diverse community and the Asheville Police Department welcomes all applicants.

Requirements

• Certification as a Police Officer through the NC Criminal Justice Education & Training Standards Commission; OR Completion of NC BLET program.
• Educational requirement is minimum high school diploma and/or GED equivalency.
• At least 20 years of age at time of application.
• Be in good physical condition.
• Must pass a physical examination, and physical fitness assessment.
• Must meet vision, hearing, and other physical requirements.
• Must be a United States citizen.
• No felony convictions.
• Valid driver's license required; no suspensions of driving privileges in the past three years.

Nice To Haves

• Bilingual language skills preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Patrol designated areas of the City in car, by foot, or other means to preserve law and order, discover and prevent the commission of crimes, and enforce traffic and other laws and ordinances.
• Respond to calls for service for the protection of life and property, the enforcement of laws and ordinances, general public service calls, and complaints.
• Conduct investigations at scenes to which summoned or incidents observed; determine what, if any, crime has been committed.
• Prepare and serve search warrants and arrest warrants; apprehend and arrest offenders for crimes committed under federal, state, and local laws and codes.
• Investigate traffic collisions, providing first aid for injured, taking safeguards to prevent further accidents.
• Direct traffic and crowd control at special events, motor vehicle collisions, and other emergency situations.
• Attend various community functions to identify crime related issues and/or quality of life issues.
• Escort prisoners to the Detention Facility, ensuring prisoners are properly guarded during transport.
• Interact with the public in a fair and impartial manner regardless of the situation.
• Conduct Crime Prevention Activities to reduce and deter criminal activity.
• Testify in court and at hearings, prepare and present case evidence.
• Initiate and complete reports, legal documents, and other required paperwork.

Benefits

• Starting basic salary for Police Officer Trainees is $43,825.08.
• Salary will increase to $47,461.44 upon completion of the academy and obtaining certification from the state.
• Pre-tax hiring bonus of $5,000 for new lateral Police Officers and $3,500 for new Police Officer Trainees.
• Get paid while attending Basic Law Enforcement Training (BLET).
• $1,000 yearly uniform allowance.
• Retirement program through the NC Local Government Employees' Retirement System (LGERS).
• Health, dental, and life insurance.
• Tuition reimbursement for qualifying courses of study.
• Incentive pay for education and certifications.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Executive, Legislative, and Other General Government Support
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees