City Of Statesville Statesville , NC 28677
Posted 2 weeks ago
Police Officer (Full-time)
City of Statesville Police Department
Salary Range: $21.99 - $36.28 Hourly
$48,026.16 - $79,235.52 Annually
FLSA Position Class: Non-Exempt
Work Schedule: 12-hour shifts / perm days, perm nights
Closing Date: Open Until Filled
Job Overview
Performs intermediate protective service work involving a variety of general or support duty police assignments; does related work as required. Work is performed under the supervision of Patrol Corporals and Sergeants.
NOTE: This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Employees may perform other related duties as needed to meet the needs of the organization.
On an assigned shift, operates a patrol vehicle to observe for violations of laws, suspicious activities or persons and disturbances of law and order and responds with appropriate enforcement action
Responds to radio dispatches, walk-in traffic and answers calls for assistance and complaints
Testifies in court
Operates specialized equipment and departmental computers in performance of varied tasks
Assists in processing crime scenes, investigates, and follows up on crimes committed
Conducts field testing of controlled substances
Performs duties as a field training officer by training, evaluating, and supervising new recruits for extended periods of time; prepares field training documentation
Acts as a communications officer as needed; monitors and operates the radio; dispatches officers; monitors public service and 911 as needed
Meets and maintain required level of training
May be assigned to special duties, special operations, or technical support operations
Effects an arrest, forcibly if necessary, using handcuffs and other restraints; subdues resisting suspects using maneuvers and resorts to the use of hands and feet and other approved weapons in self-defense as necessary
Prepares investigative and other reports, including sketches, using appropriate grammar, symbols, and mathematical computations
Exercises independent judgement 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 day and night, in emergency situations involving speeds in excess of posted limits in congested traffic and unsafe road conditions caused by factors such as fog, smoke, rain, ice, and snow
Communicates effectively and coherently over law enforcement radio channels while initiating and responding to radio communications
Gathers information in criminal and administrative investigation by interviewing and obtaining the statements of victims, witnesses, suspects, and confidential informers
Pursues fleeing suspects and performs rescue operations which may involve quickly entering and exiting law enforcement patrol vehicles; lifting, carrying, and dragging heavy objects; climbing over and pulling oneself over obstacles; jumping down from elevated surfaces; climbing through openings; jumping over obstacles, ditches and streams; crawling in confined areas; balancing on uneven or narrow surfaces and using body force to gain entrance through barriers
Loads, unloads, aims, and fires from a variety of positions, handguns, shotguns, and other agency firearms under conditions of stress that justify the use of deadly force and at levels of proficiency prescribed in certification standards
Maintains, cares for, and cleans handguns, shotguns, and a variety of issued equipment and uniforms
Performs searches of people, vehicles, buildings, and large outdoor areas which may involve feeling and detecting objects, walking for long periods of time, and detaining people and stopping suspicious vehicles and persons
Engages in law enforcement functions that include such things as working rotating shifts, walking on foot patrol, and physically checking the doors and windows of buildings to ensure they are secure
Effectively communicates with the public, including juveniles, by giving information and directions, mediating disputes, and advising of rights and processes
Demonstrates communication skills in court and other formal settings
Detects, collects, preserves, and stores evidence and substances that provide the basis of criminal offenses and infractions and that indicate the presence of dangerous conditions
Researches, develops, and implements programs that inform citizens of ways to lessen their opportunities of becoming crime victims
Endures verbal and mental abuse when confronted with the hostile views and opinions of suspects and other people encountered in an antagonistic environment
Participates in public relations activities aimed at fostering a law-abiding cooperative relationship between the police and school students
Performs rescue functions at accident, emergencies, and disasters to include directing traffic for long periods of time, administering emergency medical aid, lifting, dragging, and carrying people away from dangerous situations and securing and evacuating people from particular areas
Patrols and monitors school properties for improper or illegal activities
Personnel may be assigned to various positions such as: K-9, Traffic, SRO, Crime Reduction Team, Housing, Crime Prevention, Community Policing, or any other specialized position
Performs other duties as assigned
NOTE: The successful applicant must be able to perform ALL the above functions, unassisted, and at a pace and level of performance consistent with the actual job performance requirements. This requires a high level of physical ability to include vision, hearing, speaking, flexibility, and strength.
Minimum Education and Experience:
High School Diploma or equivalent
Or any equivalent combination of experience and training which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities
Special Requirements
Possession of a valid N.C. driver's license
Possession of Basic Law Enforcement Certification issued by the state of N.C.
Must meet and maintain minimum training and experience qualifications for the position as established by the department
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
General knowledge of police methods, practices, and procedures
General knowledge of the geography of the City and the location of important buildings
General knowledge of the rules and regulations of the Police Department
Ability to understand and carry out oral and written instructions and to prepare clear comprehensive reports
Ability to deal courteously but firmly with the public
Ability to analyze situations and to adopt quick, effective, and reasonable courses of action with due regard to surrounding hazards and circumstances
Skill in the use of firearms and the operation of an automobile
Good physical condition
Job Related Physical Activity Requirements
This position involves heavy work requiring the exertion of 100 pounds of force occasionally, up to 50 pounds of force frequently, and up to 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects. Physical activity related to this position may require the use of fingers and hands, climbing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, reaching, pushing, pulling, lifting, grasping, and repetitive motions; vocal communication is required to express or exchange ideas by means of the spoken word and to convey detailed or important instructions to others; hearing is required to respond to spoken words and to receive and understand information; visual acuity is required for visual inspection involving small defects and/or small parts, use of measuring or testing devices, operation of machines or equipment, determining the accuracy and thoroughness of work, and observing general surroundings and activities.
Working Conditions
The employee is subject to both indoor and outdoor environmental conditions including extreme heat and cold, rain, fumes, odors, dust, gases, oils, vibration, poor ventilation, noise, and hazards including exposure to chemicals, moving mechanical parts, electrical currents, and work in narrow or confined spaces, and may be exposed to blood and other potentially infectious materials. Employee may be called in to work nights, weekends, or during emergency situations.
City Of Statesville