• Attending Class on a regular basis
• Performing assigned tasks as instructed
• Listening to and taking notes during classroom instruction
• Participating in role playing scenarios during class
• Completing assignments and taking graded tests with passing scores
• Learn, understand and apply applicable laws, ordinances, policies and procedures.
• Understand and carry out oral and written instructions.
• Establish and maintain effective relationships with those contacted in the course of work.
• Work under strict law enforcement structure.
• Communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
• Read and write at the level required for successful job performance.
• Meet the public with courtesy and tact.
• Analyze situations accurately and select quick, effective and responsible courses of action.
• Learn standard broadcasting procedures of a police radio system.
• Learn to use a computer and applicable software.
• Some knowledge of modern law enforcement principles, practices, and procedures.
• Some knowledge of departmental standard operating policies and procedures, and federal, state, and local laws and ordinances.
• Some knowledge of practices, materials, techniques, and equipment pertinent to job assignment.
• Familiarity and increase in skill in the use of firearms and other authorized law enforcement equipment.
• Ability and willingness to act quickly and properly in emergency situations.
• Ability and willingness to establish and maintain effective working relationships with superiors, subordinates, and the general public.
Education and Experience
Graduation from High School or GED Equivalency
Special Requirements

• Valid North Carolina Driver's License
•  Ability to obtain certification as a law enforcement officer by the North Carolina Criminal Justice Standards Commission after successful training and based on background review.

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions
Work in this position is medium work, exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 20 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects. Employee must have the visual acuity to prepare and analyze data and figures, operate a computer terminal, and perform extensive reading. This employee is exposed to inside and outside working conditions. This employee may be exposed to noise which would cause the worker to shout in order to be heard above the ambient noise level; hazards including proximity to moving equipment; and atmospheric conditions which may affect the respiratory system. 
Inclement Weather Classification: Essential
 

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