Police Officer

City of Jacksonville NC•Jacksonville, NC

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About The Position

The Police Officer performs protective-service work across general or support duty police assignments. The role involves enforcing laws, investigating crimes, controlling traffic, collecting evidence, issuing warrants and summons, and preparing reports. Work is performed under regular supervision, often under emergency conditions and with considerable personal hazard. Officers may be assigned to crime prevention, investigations, SWAT, community response, traffic, juvenile, or related areas. Applicants must have completed North Carolina Basic Law Enforcement Training, have two years of full-time sworn officer experience out of state, or have served as a Military Police Officer for two of the last five years with the relevant Military Occupational Specialty. Candidates currently attending North Carolina Basic Law Enforcement Training may also be considered. The City recognizes relevant education and experience beyond the position requirements. The hiring range is $46,284.67 to $60,170.07, with additional compensation for qualifying education and relevant experience.

Requirements

High school graduation and completion of basic law enforcement training, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Possession of a valid driver's license appropriate for the position and valid in North Carolina.
Possession of a Basic Law Enforcement certificate issued by the State of North Carolina.
Possession of, or ability to acquire, CPR, MDT-DCI, Radar, and Intoxilizer certifications.
Must meet and maintain the department's and State of North Carolina's minimum training and experience requirements.
Some knowledge of police methods, practices, procedures, department rules and regulations, and the geography and important buildings of the City.
Ability to understand and carry out oral and written instructions and prepare clear reports.
Ability to deal courteously but firmly with the public and maintain effective relationships with associates and the general public.
Ability to analyze situations and take quick, effective, and reasonable action with due regard for hazards and circumstances.
Skill in the use of firearms and operation of an automobile.

Nice To Haves

Relevant education and experience beyond the position requirements may be recognized for additional compensation.
Associate's degree, bachelor's degree, or career-relevant master's degree may qualify for additional compensation.

Responsibilities

Patrol by vehicle or on foot to observe traffic violations, suspicious activities or persons, and disturbances of law and order.
Interview victims and witnesses to obtain information about crimes, accidents, and violations.
Investigate crimes and traffic accidents, conduct searches, and collect evidence.
Respond to radio dispatches, calls, and complaints; issue traffic citations and serve warrants and summons.
Complete arrest records, make arrests, testify in court, and prepare reports.
Provide police escorts, direct traffic, and perform residential and commercial checks.
Participate in in-service and special training programs.
Respond to and investigate domestic disputes and assist other law enforcement agencies when requested or assigned.
Ensure evidence is properly tagged and logged.
Perform duties in assigned areas such as crime prevention, investigations, SWAT, community response, traffic, or juvenile services.
Perform related tasks as required.