Description of Work

• Investigates criminal violations and suspicious activities and makes arrests or notifies other law enforcement personnel when necessary.
• Patrols legislative complex grounds and building facilities to enforce laws and regulations and to prevent theft, trespass, vandalism, or other criminal activities.
• Enforces parking regulations and controls traffic flow on complex grounds.
• Assists with crowd control efforts.
• Provides dignitary protection and coordinates such activities with other law enforcement personnel.
• Provides information, directions, and other assistance to legislators, legislative staff, state officials, and the public.
• Responds to emergency calls.
• Monitors alarm and surveillance camera computer systems.
• Performs related law enforcement duties as required.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities / Competencies

• Basic knowledge of law enforcement concepts, practices, theories, technologies, and problem solving techniques.
• Must be able to pass the Police Officers Physical Agility Test (POPAT) twice a year.
• Ability to work cooperatively and under pressure with legislators, legislative staff, and the public on a daily basis.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Must be able to perform daily tasks and assignments with minimal supervision.
• Ability to follow department policies and procedures.
• Computer proficiency.
• Willingness and ability to work extra hours when required.

Minimum Education and Experience Requirements

• Graduation from high school or equivalent.
• Successful completion of North Carolina's Basic Law Enforcement Training (BLET).
• Ability to obtain general certification as a Law Enforcement Officer in accordance with the provisions established by the North Carolina Criminal Justice Education and Training Standards Commission for certified law enforcement officers.
• Possession of a valid North Carolina motor vehicle operator's license.

Supplemental and Contact Information

***NC General Assembly positions are NOT Subject to the State Human Resources Act.***
Instructions:
To apply for the Police Officer I position, submit the NC General Assembly application through the NC General Assembly website:
https://careers.ncleg.net/.

To be Considered for the Position, Please Note the Following:

• Application must be completed in its entirety, including detailed education and work history.
• This a continuous posting and may not reflect a current vacancy. However, your application will be retained and considered active for 180 days. Only one application may be submitted during that time.

• Currently possess a NC General Law Enforcement Certification.
• Currently possess a NC Probationary Law Enforcement Certification.
• Currently enrolled in NC BLET.