$39,749 Minimum - $60,201 Maximum
Job Posting: Until Filled
GENERAL STATEMENT OF DUTIES: Performs responsible police work in the
protection of life and property through the enforcement of laws and ordinances;
performs related duties as required.
DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF THE CLASS: Work involves patrol work and
responding to accident and crime scene investigations, collection and preservation of
physical evidence, follow-up investigations, and special assignments for the purpose
of the prevention of crime, apprehension of criminals, community policing, problem
solving, and enforcement of laws and ordinances. This employee must be able to act
without direct supervision using independent judgment and discretion in meeting
emergency and non-emergency situations. Duties are performed in accordance with
departmental rules and directives. Work involves extensive public contacts and
situations of personal danger. Work is performed under the regular supervision of a
Patrol Sergeant.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:
Patrols the City in uniform and marked car to provide a visible deterrent,
enforcement of laws and ordinances, and protection of life and property;
monitors commercial and residential areas for signs of criminal activity; patrols
for suspicious persons or vehicles.
Enforces traffic and parking laws through the issuance of citations and
warnings; routinely inspects roadways, bridges, and traffic signals and signs to
find and report any hazardous conditions.
Engages suspicious person to ensure the safety of the community.
Uses proactive police activity, based on departmental data, to prevent crime.
Performs business and residential security checks; checks building doors,
windows, gates, and fences to ensure building/home is secured; reports
buildings, homes, vehicles, or equipment that is not secured; ensures the
safety and well-being of all residents/employees on duty; learns employees'
work patterns and alerts them to possible suspects and crime prevention.
Responds to calls for assistance, disturbance calls, and complaints of crimes;
enforces federal, state, and local laws by performing warrant, felony, or
misdemeanor arrests; implements physical confrontation when necessary;
protects the civil rights of persons in custody.
Investigates traffic accidents by establishing point of impact, interviewing
witnesses, and collecting, preserving, and packaging evidence; detects drunk
drivers and performs sobriety evaluations; books DWI suspects.
Participates in community relations projects as required; to include community
policing activities and problem solving.
Participates in departmental training programs.
Serves as first-responder to provide aid and assistance to victims of traffic and
other accidents; assists fire and emergency medical services in treating and
transporting victims.
Secures and protects crime scenes by establishing boundaries, detaining
victims, suspects, and witnesses, locating, and identifying evidence, and
briefing supervisors and investigators on their arrival.
Prepares and maintains a wide variety of departmental records and reports in
compliance with departmental and legal policies and procedures; prepares and
files thorough written case reports.
Gives advice on laws, ordinances, and general information to the public;
renders advice on domestic disturbances; assists citizens in need.
Maintains assigned uniform, vehicle, and equipment in accordance with
departmental policy and procedures.
Presents evidence and testimony in courts of law; assists in prosecuting felony
and misdemeanor cases.
Assists stranded motorists; directs traffic when necessary; escorts special
processions; transports prisoners to jail.
Serves and executes criminal and traffic warrants on felony and misdemeanor
suspects.
Prepares investigative and other reports, including sketches, using appropriate
grammar, symbols, and mathematical computations;
Exercises independent judgment in determining when there is reasonable
suspicion to detain, when probable cause exists to search and arrest, and when
force may be used and to what degree.
Operates a law enforcement vehicle during both the day and night, in
emergency situations involving speeds in excess of posted limits, in congested
traffic and in unsafe road conditions caused by factors such as fog, smoke, rain,
ice, and snow.
Engages law enforcement patrol functions that include such things as working
rotating shifts, walking on foot patrol, and physically checking doors and
windows of buildings to ensure they are secure.
Reads and comprehends legal and non-legal documents, including the
preparation and processing of such documents as citations, affidavits, and
warrants.
Processes arrested persons to include the taking of photographs and obtaining
a legible set of inked fingerprint impressions.
Performs related work as required.

When Assigned as a Police Detective:
Investigates crimes and related law enforcement problems; performs crime
scene searches by photographing and/or diagramming scene and evidence,
checking for latent fingerprints, and collecting any physical evidence present.
Identifies possible witnesses and suspects through observation at scene or
reports of other officers or witnesses; conducts interviews to gather
information regarding incidents and records statements made.
Maintains control over physical evidence gathered; records and stores
evidence in department; processes evidence for identification information;
transports evidence to state crime lab for further processing.
Determines probable cause to search, obtains search warrant from appropriate
court, and personally conducts searches authorized; describes reason for arrest
and obtains arrest warrant from appropriate court, and either personally
makes arrest or turns warrant over to the uniform patrol division or other
police agency for service.
Detains and arrests suspects; protects the rights of individuals in custody;
processes arrested persons by obtaining identification and prior arrest record
information, recording all property confiscated, and transporting suspects to
jail.
Gathers all information related to a case; determines, either personally or with
assistance of supervisor, when case is complete and submits information
assembled to court system for prosecution; assists court system with any
additional investigation required; appears as witness in local, state, and federal
courts to provide testimony regarding cases investigated.
Prepares a variety of records and reports including supplemental reports of
investigations, reports of background investigations, and statistical reports.
Completes and maintains a wide variety of departmental records and reports
in compliance with departmental and legal policies and procedures.
Reviews incident reports and arrest records to determine patterns of criminal
activity.
Maintains contacts with community members who may be able to provide
information regarding possible criminal activities.
Communicates in person, by telephone, or by mail with other police and
security agencies to gather information regarding cases.
Assists Juvenile Court in handling cases involving juveniles, neglected children,
abandoned children, abused children, and domestic-related problems.
Presents programs on narcotics, drug abuse, and juvenile matters to civic
organizations and educational establishments.
Works with community groups to encourage crime prevention techniques in
residential and business areas; conducts on-site security checks for residential
and commercial property when requested.
Conducts stakeouts and undercover operations, as necessary.
Maintains assigned uniform, vehicle, and equipment in accordance with
departmental policy and procedures.
Participates in departmental training programs.
Performs related work as required.
When assigned to the Criminal Investigative Division the officer will receive 5%
assignment pay in lieu of standby when assigned to investigations.
Ensures information is shared to patrol officers in regard to known offenders or
known criminal activity.

When Assigned to School Resource Officer:
Reports to SRO Supervisor
When a Police Officer is assigned to the School Resource Officer position, they will
assume the responsibility for acting as the law enforcement liaison between the Police
Department and their assigned school. They are responsible to assist school
administration in the development of a positive school climate and a safe school
environment for both students and faculty. They serve as a visible and active law
enforcement figure on campus and take enforcement action when necessary. They
make presentations to classes, clubs, PTO, civic and/or community groups, to enhance
positive public, student, and police relations.
School Resource Officer:
Acts as a positive role model and develops good rapport with students, faculty,
and parents, promoting respect for the legal system and law enforcement officers.
Makes presentations to classes concerning law enforcement’s role in society.
Acts as a resource with respect to delinquency prevention, citizenship, and other
law enforcement related topics.
Develops plans and strategies for providing a safe environment for the students
and school staff.
Provides for conferences and/or counseling with students, parents, and staff
members, when necessary on an individual basis.
Remains updated on juvenile court codes and legal issues.
Responds in a timely manner to special orders and/or assignments from the School
Resource Officer supervisor and ensures that such assignments are implemented
in an efficient and quality manner.
Monitors and patrols the school campus, and acts as an extension of the principal’s
office in supporting and reporting violations of the school’s policies.
Works individually, and with school personnel, in the detection and elimination of
harmful conditions, traffic hazards, or trouble areas that might endanger the
safety and welfare of students and staff.
Takes the law enforcement action necessary to protect against unwanted
intruders at the school or at school related functions.
Investigates crimes and any other illegal or unauthorized activity which may occur
on school grounds or during school sponsored events.
Acts as the law enforcement liaison between the school and Juvenile Court
Solicitors.
Maintains close communication with administrators, appropriate school
personnel, and counselors about cases involving juvenile offenders.
Assumes related responsibilities as jointly established by the Board of Education
and the Police Department in the Memorandum of Understanding.
Develops programs that are geared toward improving relationships between the
police department, students, faculty, and parents.
The School Resource Officer (SRO) may be temporarily reassigned during school
holidays, vacations or during periods of police emergencies.
Performs related work as required.

Desirable Qualifications for SRO:
Have at least at least two years’ experience as a sworn law enforcement
officer.
Have earned at least an Associate (two-year) degree from an accredited
institution of higher learning.
Have demonstrated effective communication/teaching skills.
Have demonstrated a commitment to youth related actives.
Have demonstrated an attention to neatness in their personal appearance.
Have demonstrated effective writing and organization skills.
Have demonstrated a desire to participate in the SRO Program and
understands the importance of being a positive role model to students and
the youth of the community.
No tobacco use of any kind.
Have demonstrated familiarization of the budget process and adhere to
budget policies that would normally apply to sworn members of the
department.
Have been certified as a School Resource Officer or has the ability to be
certified within one year of appointment.

JOB RELATED PHYSICAL ACTIVITY REQUIREMENTS: This position requires the
employee to exert up to 100 pounds of force occasionally and less force frequently.
Physical activity related to this position may include climbing, balancing, stooping,
kneeling, crouching, crawling, reaching, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting,
fingering, grasping, feeling, talking, hearing and repetitive motions. Sufficient visual
acuity is required to prepare and analyze data and figures, operate a computer
terminal, visually inspect, and detect small defects in equipment, use measuring
devices, and do extensive reading. Specific vision abilities required by this position
include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception,
and the ability to adjust focus. This employee is subject indoor and outdoor
environmental conditions throughout the year and may be required to wear a
respirator. An employee in this position could be reasonably anticipated as a result
of performing their job duties to face contact with blood and other potentially
infectious materials. The incumbent may be exposed to adverse environmental
conditions, such as dirt, dust, pollen, smoke, temperature and noise extremes,
hazardous materials, traffic hazards, bright/dim lights, firearms, explosives, violence,
disease, or rude/irate customers.
REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
Knowledge of federal, state, and local laws and legal procedures.
Knowledge of or the ability to learn the department’s rules, regulations,
policies, and procedures.
Knowledge of or the ability to learn law enforcement investigation methods,
procedures, and techniques and the ability to apply such knowledge to specific
situations.
Knowledge of or the ability to learn modern methods and practices of criminal
investigation, gathering evidence, preservation of evidence, and identification.
Knowledge of or the ability to learn the geography of the City and the location
of important buildings and areas.
Skill in the use of firearms.
Ability to deal courteously and fairly with the public.
Ability to analyze situations and to take quick, effective, and reasonable
courses of action, giving due regard to the surrounding hazards and
circumstances of each situation.
Ability to write clear and comprehensive reports.
Ability to obtain information through interviews, interrogations, and
observation.
Ability to react quickly and calmly under emergency conditions.
Ability to communicate clearly and effectively, orally, and in writing.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with City
employees, City officials, other agencies, and the general public.
Ability to drive and operate the department’s assigned vehicles and equipment
in a safe and efficient manner.
Ability to qualify annually or semi-annually with firearms.
Ability to pass a pre-employment physical examination, including drug screen.
Must be free of any physical, emotional, or mental condition which will
adversely affect the ability to perform the duties or exercise the powers of a
Police Officer.
Ability to work routinely under highly stressful conditions including life
threatening situations.

ACCEPTABLE EXPERIENCE AND TRAINING:
High School diploma or equivalent required.
Completion of state-mandated basic police officer training (BLET).
Completion of a minimum of twenty-four (24) hours approved in-service
training annually.
Any equivalent combination of education and experience is acceptable.
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENT: Must possess and maintain a Basic Law
Enforcement Certificate issued by the North Carolina Justice Education and Training
Standards Commission. Must possess or be able to obtain by the time of hire, a valid
North Carolina driver’s license.
Equal Opportunity Employer