Police Officer

Town of Cary • Cary, NC

62d • Onsite

About The Position

It's an exciting time to join the Cary Police Department as we are now hiring: Cadets, Police Officer I (BLET certified officer), Police Officer II, Master Police Officer, and Senior Police Officer. Our salaries and benefits are the best in the region! Our hiring range starts at $65,104 for BLET certified officers and we consider years of law enforcement experience, military experience, educational background, and applicable certifications/qualifications to determine rank and salary up to $89,128. Contact the Cary PD Recruitment Office to learn more about why you'd be a great fit for our team and have all your questions answered. Visit http://www.joincarypd.org/. Are you dedicated and eager to make a positive impact in the lives of others? Are you passionate about protecting and serving your community? Have you dreamed of being on a team all working towards these same goals? Then now is the time to join Cary Police! Our officers come from all walks of life just like the community we serve. We hire amazingly talented people from a wide variety of backgrounds, not just because it’s the right thing to do, but because it enhances our organizational culture, making us stronger as we innovate and improve the ways we serve Cary citizens. Cary is a progressive community of over 190,000 people on a continuous journey of challenging the standard of how local governments operate. We exist to build community and take care of people by embracing the individual differences, strengths and talents across the organization to pursue excellence, drive innovation, challenge ourselves and continuously improve. The OneCary approach empowers each employee to have a voice in a collaborative, adaptive work environment between departments, thinking creatively and strategically together as a team. As a partner with the community, the Cary Police Department provides exemplary policing to ensure Cary remains one of the nation's safest cities. As part of our geo-policing philosophy, patrol officers are assigned to a district team on a 12-hour day or night shift (night shift teams receive a shift differential bonus to be paid quarterly). We offer an excellent salary and benefits package that includes a Career Ladder program with several levels of advancement possibilities, enhanced by a candidate's educational background. Our agency also offers a variety of specialty units and opportunities.

Requirements

• Empathy: Understanding and empathizing with diverse community members.
• Courage: Willingness to face danger and take smart risks to ensure public safety.
• Teamwork: Ability to collaborate with fellow officers and work effectively in a team.
• Conflict Resolution: Skill in de-escalating conflicts and resolving disputes peacefully and respectfully.
• Problem Solving: Ability to assess situations quickly, make informed decisions, and resolve problems effectively.
• Criminal Justice: Familiarity with local, state, and federal laws and knowledge of investigative procedures and protocols.
• Effective Communication: Clear verbal and written communication that fosters trust and collaboration.
• Interpersonal Skills: Building positive relationships within the community, colleagues, and other local agencies.
• Community Awareness: Understanding of local dynamics, cultural diversity, and other social factors impacting the area.
• Adaptability: Flexibility to adapt to changing situations, policies, and procedures.
• Work in the class requires considerable physical ability in order to maintain law enforcement certification.
• Work in this class is medium to heavy and requires exposure to the elements such as heat, cold and rain while wearing issued uniform, body armor and equipment.
• An employee in this class must not have a significant limitation of any major life activity in that work may include the physical ability to apprehend suspects. This includes the physical ability to walk, run, stand for long periods, reach, climb, etc.
• Visual acuity is also necessary to read and write handwritten and typewritten reports and information.
• The employee must also be able to hear and speak normally in order to communicate with the public.
• Any combination of education and experience (minimum of high school graduation) supplemented by additional training and experience in the law enforcement field.
• Requires possession of a valid driver's license.
• Requires successful completion of a physical and psychological exam, drug testing and background check (which may include criminal history check, motor vehicle records check, education verification and credit history review), Computer Voice Stress Analysis (CVSA) and satisfactory reference checks prior to employment.

Nice To Haves

• Rank will be determined based on the minimum qualifications at each level considering these factors.

Responsibilities

• Engage in regular patrols of assigned areas to deter criminal activity, ensuring a visible and active law enforcement presence in the community.
• Actively participate in and lead community outreach programs, workshops, and crime prevention initiatives to build positive relationships and enhance public safety awareness.
• Respond promptly to emergency calls, demonstrating quick decision-making and crisis management skills to handle a variety of situations effectively.
• Conduct thorough investigations of criminal activities, accidents, and incidents, utilizing advanced investigative techniques and technology to gather evidence and ensure case resolution.
• Enforce traffic laws through observation, radar use, and proactive measures, ensuring road safety and reducing traffic-related incidents.
• Establish and maintain positive relationships with community members, local businesses, and organizations through regular interactions, community meetings, and outreach events.
• Work collaboratively with fellow officers and law enforcement agencies to address complex issues, share information, and enhance overall public safety efforts.
• Actively participate in ongoing training programs, workshops, and skill-building activities to stay updated on the latest law enforcement practices, technology, and legal changes, fostering a culture of continuous improvement.

Benefits

• Salaries and benefits are the best in the region
• Career Ladder program with several levels of advancement possibilities, enhanced by a candidate's educational background.
• Comprehensive leave and reimbursement program
• Night Shift Pay Differential
• Take Home Vehicle Program
• Robust Leadership Development and Training options
• Performance-based increases annually
• Variety of Extra and Off Duty Opportunities

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED