Police Officer

City of Jacksonville NC•Jacksonville, NC

12d•Onsite

About The Position

Police Officers perform responsible protective service work involving a variety of general or support duty police assignments. Much of the work is performed under emergency conditions and involves considerable personal hazard. Work is performed under regular supervision. The Police Officer has completed Basic Law Enforcement Training in the State of North Carolina, OR has two years of full time sworn officer experience out of state, OR has obtained the Military Occupational Specialty for a Military Police and served two of the last five years as a Military Police Officer. Individuals that are currently attending Basic Law Enforcement Training in the State of North Carolina will be considered for this position. The City of Jacksonville recognizes relevant education and experience above and beyond the requirements for the position. Education: 2.5% for Associate's Degree, 5% for Bachelor's Degree, 7.5% for a career relevant Master's Degree. Experience: Additional 1% per year up to 15 years relevant experience.

Requirements

Completion of Basic Law Enforcement Training in the State of North Carolina, OR two years of full time sworn officer experience out of state, OR obtained the Military Occupational Specialty for a Military Police and served two of the last five years as a Military Police Officer
Currently attending Basic Law Enforcement Training in the State of North Carolina will be considered
Graduation from high school or equivalent
Possession of an appropriate driver's license valid in the State of North Carolina
Possession of 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 minimum training and experience requirements for position as established by the department and the State of North Carolina
Some knowledge of police methods, practices and procedures
Some knowledge of the geography of the City and location of important buildings
Some knowledge of the rules and regulations of the Police Department
Ability to understand and carry out oral and written instructions and to prepare clear 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 an automobile
Ability to establish and maintain effective relationship with associates and the general public

Nice To Haves

2.5% for Associate's Degree
5% for Bachelor's Degree
7.5% for a career relevant Master's Degree
Additional 1% per year up to 15 years relevant experience

Responsibilities

Enforcing laws
Investigating crimes
Controlling traffic
Collecting evidence
Issuing warrants and summons
Preparing reports
Operating a patrol vehicle or walking to observe for violations of traffic laws, suspicious activities or persons and disturbances of law and order
Interviewing victims and witnesses to obtain additional necessary information regarding crime, accident, violation, etc.
Investigating crimes, collecting evidence and conducting searches
Investigating traffic accidents
Responding to radio dispatches and answering calls and complaints
Issuing traffic citations
Serving warrants, summons, etc.
Completing arrest records
Making arrests and testifying in court
Providing police escorts
Directing traffic
Performing residential and commercial checks
Participating in a variety of in-service and special training programs
Responding to and investigating domestic disputes
Assisting other law enforcement agencies when requested or assigned
Ensuring all evidence is properly tagged and logged
May be assigned to crime prevention, investigations, SWAT, community response, traffic, juvenile, or related areas as specified