Police Trainee

$54,376 - $84,283/Yr

Aspen Tech Labs - Matthews, NC

Full-time - Entry Level

Matthews, NC

About the position

The Town of Matthews is seeking non-certified individuals to join as Police Officer Trainees, who will undergo Basic Law Enforcement Training (BLET) to become sworn police officers. This position is designed for those interested in a law enforcement career, with the next BLET class scheduled for summer 2025. Successful candidates will receive a salary increase upon certification and may be eligible for hiring bonuses based on relevant experience.

Responsibilities

• Patrol streets in a police car, on a bicycle, or on foot; check doors and windows; examine premises of unoccupied residences or buildings.
• Respond to calls for assistance, complaints, suspicious activity, domestic disputes, and loud and disruptive behavior.
• Investigate traffic accidents; issue traffic citations; direct traffic and participate in emergency operations.
• Perform investigations of accidents or possible crimes through observation, questioning witnesses, and gathering physical evidence.
• Arrest and process criminal suspects; present findings in court.
• Regulate and direct vehicular traffic at busy times and during traffic signal malfunctions or accidents.
• Operate a two-way radio to receive instructions and report information to police headquarters.
• Monitor adherence to parking ordinances and issue tickets for violations.
• Prepare records and reports of activities; advise the public on laws and local ordinances.
• Assist stranded motorists and provide information and directions to visitors.

Requirements

• Must be a citizen of the United States.
• Must be at least 21 years of age.
• Must be a high school graduate or have passed the General Educational Development Test indicating high school equivalency.
• Must possess a valid driver's license with a safe driving record.
• Must be of good moral character and have a clean criminal history.
• Must pass a physical examination and drug screening.
• Must complete a psychological screening examination.
• Must successfully complete Basic Law Enforcement Training and pass the BLET state exam.

Nice-to-haves

• Knowledge of police methods, practices, and procedures.
• Ability to understand and carry out oral and written instructions.
• Skill in the use of firearms and operation of an automobile.
• Ability to operate a personal computer and applicable software packages.

Benefits

• Vacation and sick leave
• Longevity pay
• Medical insurance
• Paid parental leave
• Health reimbursement account (HRA)
• Dental plan
• Vision insurance
• North Carolina Local Government Employees Retirement Plan
• 457 and 401K Retirement Accounts
• Flexible Spending & Dependent Care Accounts
• Life insurance
• Short-term disability
• Long-term disability
• Accident and critical illness insurance