Police Officer

Mebane, City of • Mebane Police Department, NC

13h • Onsite

About The Position

Performs routine law enforcement work patrolling the city, responding to calls for service, and performing routine investigations. Work includes routine patrol, traffic accident and criminal investigation, police vehicle maintenance, serving criminal papers, traffic law enforcement, and responding to domestic disputes. This employee is highly visible in crime areas and must be aggressive in preventing crime. This employee must have the ability to develop a positive public image. Tact and firmness, sound judgment, and a positive attitude are required. Employee is subject to the usual hazards of law enforcement work. Work is performed under the immediate supervision of a sergeant, and is evaluated for effectiveness, visibility, aggressiveness, and apprehensions. Work is reviewed by observation and review of written reports.

Requirements

• Some knowledge of modern law enforcement principles, practices, and procedures
• Some knowledge of departmental standard operating policies and procedures, and federal, state, and local laws and ordinances
• Some knowledge of practices, materials, techniques, and equipment pertinent to job assignment
• Skill in the use of firearms and other authorized law enforcement equipment
• Ability and willingness to act quickly and properly in emergency situations
• Ability and willingness to establish and maintain effective working relationships with superiors, subordinates, and the general public
• Ability to express thoughts clearly both orally and in written reports
• Graduation from high school or GED equivalency

Nice To Haves

• Some experience in law enforcement work is desired
• An Associate’s degree in Criminal Justice

Responsibilities

• Patrols areas in the community exhibiting both high and low crime incidents; meets and talks to people in the community about their safety and support; checks security of buildings and residences; apprehends and arrests offenders
• Investigates traffic accidents; uses measurement devices, eye-witness accounts, and determines violations to be issued; assists motorists in the exchange of information; provides information to insurance companies regarding accidents
• Conducts pre-tour of duty inspections of police vehicle to ensure readiness with fuel, tire air pressure, and warning sirens and lights and all other support equipment is operational
• Serves criminal papers and warrants and subpoenas; locates people indicted for crimes; serves warrants, orders for arrest, and criminal summons
• Enforces speed limits by active patrol and monitoring heavy speeding areas for visibility
• Tracks people violating traffic laws, vehicle registrations and inspections laws, and other traffic offenses
• Conducts criminal investigations by gathering information, processing crime scenes, and interviewing witnesses
• Responds to domestic situations; attempts to resolve conflict by recommending solutions

What This Job Offers

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