Police Officer

TOWN OF APEX

invites applications for the position of:

POLICE OFFICER

ABOUT THIS POSITION:

Typical Hiring Range: $61,291 - $75,082 Starting salary will be commensurate with qualifications.

Work Location: 205 Saunders Street, Apex, NC 27502

Closing Date: Open Until Filled: Apply immediately as position may close without notice

ABOUT THE DEPARTMENT:

The Apex Police Department has approximately 96-sworn and 26-non-sworn, full-time employees with an annual operating & capital budget of $15.7M. Employees work among four divisions to carry out the department's functions, including administration, investigations, patrol, emergency communications, traffic safety, community services, school resources, crossing guard, accreditation and compliance, vice and narcotics, and reserve officer program. The department occupies a facility which was renovated and expanded in 2008 and sponsors a Community Police Academy to inform, educate, and illustrate our commitment to the community-oriented policing philosophy.

Citizens in Apex feel safe, with 98% of respondents in a 2020 survey indicating they felt safe in their neighborhoods while 96% felt safe in the Town overall. Low crime rates create an opportunity for the next Police Officer to join a team dedicated to maintaining effective strategies that result in these public safety perceptions while focusing on critical strategic issues.

WHAT YOU WILL BE DOING (DESCRIPTION):

In this position you will perform general duty law enforcement work to protect life and property in the Town. Work includes patrolling the Town during an assigned shift in a police car or on foot; preventing, detecting and investigating disturbances and crime; performing traffic control work; apprehending suspects; and executing related assignments. Employees must exercise judgment, initiative, and calm control when performing duties; more difficult problems are normally carried out under the direction of or in conjunction with a Police Corporal, Sergeant, and/or Lieutenant assigned to the same shift. Work involves frequent public contact requiring tact, firmness and decisiveness. Work is performed in accordance with departmental policy and state and federal law, supplemented with specific directions from superior officers. Employees are subject to hazards associated with law enforcement work including working in both inside and outside environments, in extreme hot and cold weather, and exposure to various hazards such as dangerous persons, loud noises, and hazardous spills with fumes, oils, gases, or flammable liquids. Law enforcement duties are also subject to the final standards of OSHA on bloodborne pathogens. Work is performed under the direct supervision of a Police Corporal, Sergeant and/or Lieutenant, and is evaluated through observation, discussion and review of reports for adherence to laws, department procedures, and proper judgment.

A SAMPLE OF THE ESSENTIALS (DUTIES & TASKS):

• Patrols streets in a police car or on foot; checks doors and windows; examines premises of unoccupied residences or buildings; detects unusual conditions, may maintain surveillance and observation for stolen cars, missing persons, or suspects; report dangerous or defective streets, sidewalks, traffic lights, or other hazardous conditions.

• Responds to calls for assistance, complaints, suspicious activity, domestic disputes, loud and disruptive behavior; completes calls by determining true nature of the situation and taking whatever legal or persuasive action is warranted.

• Investigates traffic crashes; issues traffic citations; directs traffic and participates in other emergency operation activities.

• Performs investigations of traffic crashes or possible crimes through observation, questioning witnesses, and gathering physical evidence; performs investigative tasks, makes summary arrests and processes criminal suspects; presents findings in court.

• Issues citations for violation of traffic regulations, serves warrants; apprehends and processes criminal suspects and transports to County Magistrate and/or County detention facilities.

• Regulates and directs vehicular traffic at busy times at local schools and when traffic signal malfunctions or traffic crashes require attention.

• Operates a two-way radio to receive instructions and information from or to report information to police headquarters; maintains vehicle, weapons and other equipment in standard working order.

• Monitors adherence to parking ordinance and issues written citations or written warning for violations.

• Prepares case records, arrest reports, and reports of activities.

• Advises the public on laws and local ordinances; serves papers as needed.

• Assists stranded motorists; gives information and directions to visitors and the general public.

• Provides escorts of citizens making bank deposits; provide traffic escorts for funerals; works as school crossing guard.

• May serve in a specialized assignment such as field training officer for new law enforcement officers, traffic investigator, school resource officer, criminal investigation division, or other assignments within the Agency.

ADDITIONAL JOB DUTIES

• Performs other related duties as required.

• Subject to emergency or non-emergency call back/call out, etc.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Considerable knowledge of state and federal laws, local ordinances and policies of the police department, especially relating to search and seizure, traffic control, pursuit, and arrest.

• Working knowledge of law enforcement principles, practices, methods and equipment.

• Some knowledge of scientific crime detection and criminal identification methods and procedures.

• Skill in the use of firearms and other police equipment and in the application of self-defense tactics.

• Ability to act with sound judgment in routine and emergency situations.

• Ability to communicate effectively in oral and written forms.

• Ability to present effective court testimony.

• Ability to prepare clear and concise activity reports.

• Ability to build and maintain cooperative and effective public relations with the citizens.

• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with coworkers, supervisors, and other public officials.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Must be able to physically perform the basic life operational functions of standing, walking, hearing, kneeling, reaching, feeling, grasping, pushing, pulling, bending, climbing, crawling and performing repetitive motions.

• Must be able to perform medium work exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally; 20 pounds frequently; and 10 pounds constantly.

• Must possess the visual acuity to operate a police vehicle and distinguish details and differences when observing people, places, or things on patrol.

WHAT YOU'LL NEED (MINIMUM MUST-HAVES):

• Graduation from high school, or possession of a G.E.D. and

• Completion of a North Carolina Basic Law Enforcement Training Course and possession of a NC BLET Certificate, or Currently attending a North Carolina BLET Program, or

• Currently employed in-state as a sworn, full-time law enforcement officer with no more than a one (1) year break in service, or

• Two (2) years or more of full time, out-of-state sworn law enforcement service with no more than a three (3) year break in service.

Questions regarding the qualifications can be directed to the Apex Police Department Training and Recruiting Unit at APDRecruiter@apexnc.org or call 919.249.3452. A completed North Carolina F-3 LE Personal History Statement with revision date of March 2024 or later is required to move forward in the selection process.

A completed North Carolina F-3 LE Personal History Statement with revision date of March 2024 or later is required to move forward in the selection process. An F-3 form can be found here.

Thank you for completing this form, labeling it F-3-your Last name-First name and attaching to your application.

UPON REQUEST, YOU MAY BE REQUIRED TO PROVIDE (if applicable):

• High School Diploma or GED.

• Police Officer BLET Certificate issued by the State of North Carolina.

• Out of State Police Academy Graduation Certificate.

• Veterans: DD214 Form, Number 4 - Showing an HONORABLE discharge from the Armed Forces.

HIRING REQUIREMENTS:

Polygraph/CVSA Examination, Background Investigation, Drug Screen, Psychological Examination, Physical Exam and Firearms Qualification.

UPCOMING INTERVIEW/REVIEW BOARD DATE(S):

July 25, 2024, 8am-4pm.

Further questions regarding the application process can be directed to the Apex Police Department Training and Recruiting Unit at APDRecruiter@apexnc.org or calling 919.249.3452.

WHAT WE OFFER:

Not only is the Town "The Peak of Good Living", but it's also a great place to work! We strive to "reach the peak" of being an employer of choice by providing competitive salaries and excellent benefits, including:

• Paid medical, dental, vision, & life insurance for employees

• Contributions to the NC Local Government Pension and NC401k Retirement Plans

• Traditional sick & vacation leave

• Paid parental, caregiver, and bereavement leave

• 13 paid holidays plus

• Peak Paid Time Off: 80 hours of PTO after 6 months of successful work performance

• Peak Lifestyle account after 6 months of successful work performance.

• Longevity pay

• Tuition assistance

• Expansive wellness program, and more!

The Town of Apex provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to age, sex, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, political affiliation or marital status, veteran status, or genetic information.