Police Officer - BLET Certified

Town of Zebulon•Zebulon, NC

About The Position

Under general supervision of a Police Sergeant, the Police Officer performs a wide variety of law enforcement and community policing techniques to protect the life and property of everyone who lives, works, and visits the Town of Zebulon. The role includes responding to calls for service, enforcing traffic and criminal laws, making arrests, serving warrants, processing and managing crime scenes and evidence, and conducting high-visibility patrols and checks. The officer prepares reports, contributes to briefings, supports departmental programs and community outreach, maintains required certifications and equipment, and testifies in court. Salary range depends on qualifications for each position.

Requirements

High school graduation or equivalent.
Successful completion of Basic Law Enforcement Training (BLET) certification.
General or Probationary Certification from the State of North Carolina Criminal Justice Training & Standards Division.
Meet all essential job functions as expected by the State of North Carolina Criminal Justice Training & Standards Division.
No prohibitive criminal or driving history.
Valid North Carolina Driver’s License.
Basic knowledge of criminal laws, statutes, and ordinances affecting the employee’s jurisdiction, and ability to apply that knowledge to varied situations.
Ability to deal successfully with a variety of people in day-to-day situations.
Skill in using firearms and operating an automobile.
Basic computer skills and ability to operate computer-based programs used in daily police business.
Ability to perform the listed physical functions and exert up to 70 pounds of force occasionally, 40 pounds frequently, and 20 pounds constantly.
Visual acuity to differentiate colors and shades, inspect work, operate a computer, maintain records and reports, use measuring devices, and determine the accuracy and thoroughness of work.

Responsibilities

Respond to calls for service and perform proactive, reactive, and preventative law enforcement duties.
Enforce traffic and criminal laws, make arrests, and serve warrants.
Process and manage crime scenes and evidence.
Conduct high-visibility patrols, business checks, welfare checks, and “park and walks.”
Prepare and submit detailed, accurate reports on criminal and traffic investigations and other reportable incidents.
Prepare and submit detailed daily activity reports, including requests for time earned and time off.
Maintain situational awareness by reading reports and attending and contributing to briefings.
Assist with departmental programs, special events, and community outreach.
Participate in regular training and continuing education to maintain required certifications.
Maintain equipment, including firearms and vehicles.
Maintain certification levels, passwords, and skills needed to operate computer-based programs used in police work.
Testify in court.
Perform other duties as required.