Police Officer (Continuous)

Town of Hope Mills•Hope Mills, NC

147d•Onsite

About The Position

The Town of Hope Mills is hiring a Police Officer for its community-policing department. The department works with residents to set priorities and resolve community issues, with the goal of keeping Hope Mills safe and secure while maintaining professionalism and welcoming public feedback. Employment offers are based on a candidate’s relevant combination of education, experience, knowledge, and abilities. This is a continuous posting; applications remain active for 12 months, and qualified candidates may be contacted when an opening becomes available. Police officers patrol assigned business and residential areas, respond to calls and complaints, enforce laws and traffic regulations, investigate crimes and accidents, make arrests, and provide testimony in court. The role also involves public safety and crime-prevention outreach, traffic and procession assistance, and special assignments that may involve hazardous situations. Officers typically work outdoors in varying weather and may face unpredictable and potentially dangerous situations. Physical activity may include running, lifting, grappling with suspects, and wearing heavy protective gear. Shifts may be irregular, including nights, weekends, and holidays, and long hours may occur during critical incidents. The position requires meeting physical demands that may include strength, endurance, agility, sustained activity, coordination, flexibility, and color vision.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED equivalent.
Completion of all basic requirements of the NC Justice Education and Standards Commission for a certified Police Officer.
Must live within 30 miles of Hope Mills, North Carolina.
Must possess and maintain a valid, current North Carolina driver's license.
Must be able to perform the essential functions, with or without reasonable accommodation.
Physical requirements may include passing a test assessing strength, endurance, and agility through exercises such as push-ups, sit-ups, and timed runs; remaining physically active for long periods; bending, stretching, twisting, or reaching; coordinating multiple body parts while moving; and distinguishing colors, shades, and brightness.
Employment may be contingent on pre-employment screening, including a drug test, criminal history check, motor vehicle record check, verification of education and/or employment, and professional references.
If employed, must provide original proof of identity and eligibility for legal employment by the third day of work.

Nice To Haves

At least one year of experience as a current law enforcement officer.

Responsibilities

Patrol assigned business and residential areas on foot and in a patrol car to preserve law and order, prevent and discover crime, and enforce motor vehicle regulations.
Issue traffic citations and parking tickets, investigate traffic accidents, and write accident reports.
Respond to calls and complaints involving accidents, robberies, domestic disputes, breaking and entering, assaults, and other misdemeanors and felonies.
Perform special assignments, including assisting with drug raids, surveillance projects, and other hazardous-duty situations.
Investigate break-ins, thefts, and other crimes.
Arrest violators, commit arrested persons to jail, and present testimony in court.
Direct and regulate vehicular and pedestrian traffic.
Serve warrants, capiases, and subpoenas.
Provide escorts during parades, funerals, and similar processions, and for business representatives transporting valuables or large sums of money.
Make public appearances and give speeches about crime prevention and safety.
Advise property owners on practical crime-prevention methods.
Perform other related tasks as required.