Police Officer

Town of Garner•Garner, NC

8d•$62,418 - $90,320•Onsite

About The Position

The Garner Police Department is seeking candidates for a community-oriented law enforcement career as a Police Officer. This role involves protective service work focused on the prevention, detection, and investigation of law violations. Officers are assigned to patrol squads and work rotating shifts under the supervision of a Police Sergeant or Corporal. The department offers a Career Development Program for professional enhancement and salary advancement, with opportunities for specialization in areas such as Canine Handler, Traffic Safety Officer, School Resource Officer, Investigator, Special Response Team, Crisis Negotiator, Field Training Officer, and Community Liaison. Officers are provided with state-of-the-art equipment, take-home cars (policy compliant), uniforms, and apparel.

Requirements

Must be a US Citizen
Must have a high school diploma or equivalent
Must possess a valid driver's license
Currently sworn as a law enforcement officer in North Carolina; OR
Hold a current North Carolina Law Enforcement Certification; OR
Prior experience as a sworn law enforcement officer in a state other than North Carolina, a branch of the United States military, or with a federal law enforcement agency; OR
Currently attending a North Carolina Basic Law Enforcement Training (BLET) program leading to certification
Thorough knowledge of police methods, practices and procedures
General knowledge of the geography of the Town
General knowledge of departmental rules and regulations
General knowledge of Town ordinances
Ability to understand and carry out oral and written instructions and to prepare clear and comprehensive reports
Ability to deal courteously but firmly with the public
Ability to analyze situations and to adopt quick, effective and reasonable courses of action with due regard to surrounding hazards and circumstances
Skill in the use of firearms and the operation of motor vehicles
Ability to render credible testimony in a court of law

Nice To Haves

Prior sworn law enforcement experience (2.5% per year)
Specialized Skills/Experience (2%)
Certified Instructor (2%)
Military experience (2%)
Associates (1%), Bachelors (2%), or Master's (3%) degree
Foreign language fluency (2%)

Responsibilities

Patrols designated sector in assigned car; observes activity and intervenes as necessary; checks the physical security of businesses, homes, cars, etc.; gets out of car and closely inspects buildings; establishes contact with citizens for public relations.
Enforces traffic laws; patrols or conducts stationary observation of traffic; utilizes radar to detect speed violations; stops suspicious vehicles for investigation; issues warnings, citations, and arrests for violations; uses standard field sobriety tests to determine impairment.
Serves criminal summons, subpoenas, and warrants in assigned jurisdiction; makes arrests and transports suspects to the public safety center for processing.
Responds to domestic violence incidences; provides assistance to reduce the risk of additional violence; conducts investigation if necessary.
Responds to robbery calls; assesses crime scenes and calls for assistance; secures the crime scenes and interviews witnesses; apprehends suspects.
Investigates accidents; gathers appropriate information and fills out reports; draws diagrams; charges drivers as necessary; calls wreckers, rescue personnel, utility companies as necessary.
Conducts detailed investigation of crimes.
Provides service to the public; advises citizens on departmental procedures and options available.
Testifies in court on arrests made; presents evidence collected.
Completes necessary reports for all actions taken and submits to lieutenant for review.
Directs traffic as needed at traffic accidents and other incidents.
Performs other job-related tasks as required.