State Capitol Police Officer (Police Officer I)

This job classification qualifies for the employee referral bonus program.   If you were referred to this job posting by a current DPS employee, and you are eventually hired, that employee could qualify for a referral bonus.  

This is 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.

Maintain physical security of all state buildings and grounds. Respond to calls for service including fire alarms, intrusion alarms, bomb threats or need for emergency medical services from State Capitol Police Communications Center and reports to incident scenes.

Investigate suspicious persons/activities reported by state employees or visitors. Orders state employees to clear buildings when advised of fire or bomb threats to safe guard life of employees/visitors. Enforces state laws and regulations within jurisdictional boundaries and responds to calls for assistance in the state government complex.

Investigates criminal offenses involving state property, state employees, or visitors to state property. Interviews persons to obtain information pertaining to crime scene.

Checks buildings during non-working hours and at night to ensure security of property and equipment, checking to detect unlocked doors or windows. Writes reports of activities occurring during shift for management use for reporting purposes and planning.

Completes investigative reports pertaining to criminal acts reports in or around state buildings and property, and interviews with victims and witnesses. Arrests subjects in connection with crimes or violations of laws. Completes all documents associated with day-to-day operations.

Testifies in court to assist in resolution of cases involving crimes against the State and state employees/visitors in which the officer becomes involved in during the performance of his/her duties. Provides escort for visiting dignitaries as required.

Provides security escort for persons transporting currency. Issues citations for violations of motor vehicle laws. Testifies in court in traffic cases and criminal prosecution to assist in resolution of crimes committed in around state buildings or property.

Directs and reroutes traffic around fire and other disturbances. Provides information and assistance to visitors and stranded motorists.

Note for Applicants who have Not Completed Basic Law Enforcement Training (BLET) in North Carolina:

If you are selected for this job and do not currently possess BLET certification, the Dept. of Public Safety will sponsor (cover the cost) of your six-month BLET training and you will be earning a salary while completing training.  During this training period, you be entered into the Teachers & State Employees Retirement System (TSERS).  BLET certification must be obtained within one year of the date of hire.

 Upon successful completion of BLET, you would be enrolled into the Law Enforcement Officers Retirement System.  Please see this link for more information on the BLET process and requirements, including if you are certified as a law enforcement officer in another state.

Note to Current State Employees:

The salary grade for this position is SW04.  State employees are encouraged to apply for positions of interest even if the salary grade is the same as, or lower than, their current position.

 If selected for this position, a new salary will be recalculated taking into consideration the quantity of relevant education and experience, funding availability, and internal equity.  Based upon these factors, a pay increase MAY result.

The Knowledge, Skills and Abilities listed below, along with the Minimum Education and Experience requirements, are REQUIRED to qualify for this position.  We will NOT review resumes in lieu of Experience and Education listed on the application.  Click these links foadditional information: Introduction to the Job Application and Addressing Knowledge, Skills and Abilities. (Note: These links were created for applicants of Dept. of Public Safety jobs and may not reflect the policies or procedures of other State agencies.)

To qualify for this position, applicants must document on the application that they possess

ALL of the following:

• Must be at least 20 years of age.

• Possession of a valid NC Driver's License.

MANAGEMENT PREFERENCES:

Valid BLET and/or Police Officer experience.

Knowledge of criminal and traffic laws.

Knowledge of investigative techniques and case preparation requirements for standard traffic and criminal cases.

Knowledge of standard law enforcement equipment, its care and safe use according to Departmental Policy.

Knowledge of the court process and how to clearly and concisely present evidence.

Ability to communicate effectively through interpersonal interactions and written documentation. 

ome state job postings say you can qualify by an "equivalent combination of education and experience."  If that language appears below, then you may qualify through EITHER years of education OR years of directly related experience, OR a combination of both. See oshr.nc.gov/experience-guide for details.

High school or General Educational Development (GED) diploma.

Necessary Special Qualifications

• Must complete all requirements for an NC Probationary Law Enforcement Certification, including completion of Basic Law Enforcement Training, in accordance with the provisions of the North Carolina Criminal Justice Education and Training Standards Commission within one year of employment.

• Must be at least 20 years of age.

• Possession of a valid NC Driver's License.

Please Note:  Those who currently do not possess a valid NC Driver's License may apply, however proof of a valid NC Driver's License must be received prior to the date of hire. 

The North Carolina Department of Public Safety (DPS) is an Equal Opportunity Employer who embraces an Employment First philosophy which consists of complying with all federal laws, state laws and Executive Orders.  We are committed to reviewing requests for reasonable accommodation at any time during the hiring process or while on the job.

DPS uses the Merit-Based Recruitment and Selection Plan to fill positions subject to the State Human Resources Act with the most qualified individuals.  Hiring salary will be based on relevant qualifications, internal equity and budgetary considerations pertinent to the advertised position.

It is critical to our screening and salary determination process that applications contain comprehensive information.  Information should be provided in the appropriate areas to include the beginning and ending dates of jobs worked, education with the date graduated, all work experience, and certificates / licenses.

  Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completing this application.  Answers to Supplemental Questions must refer to education or work experience listed on this application to receive credit.   Degrees must be received from appropriately accredited institutions.

• Applicants seeking Veteran's Preference must attach a DD-214 Member-4 Form (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to their applications.

• Applicants seeking National Guard Preference must attach a NGB 23A (RPAS) if they are a current member of the NC National Guard in good standing.        If a former member of the NC National Guard who served for at least 6 years and was discharged under honorable conditions, they must attach either a DD256 or NGB 22.

• If applicants earned college credit hours but did not complete a degree program, they must attach an unofficial transcript to each application to receive credit for this education.

• If applying for a Juvenile Justice & Delinquency Prevention position certified through the NC Dept. of Justice - Criminal Justice Standards Division, please click this link for specific certification requirements: Juvenile Justice Officer & Juvenile Court Counselor Certification

• The NC Dept. of Public Safety must adhere to the US Dept. of Justice Final Rule on the "National Standards to Prevent, Detect, and Respond to Prison Rape."  Click this link for information on hiring and promotion prohibition requirements in the Division of Juvenile Justice & Delinquency Prevention: PREA Hiring and Promotion Prohibitions (Download PDF reader)

• Per NC General Statute 143B-972.1 (Download PDF reader), applicants hired into a position certified as a criminal justice officer or justice officer are required to electronically submit fingerprints to the NC State Bureau of Investigation for a state and national criminal history record check and enrollment in the FBI's Next Generation Identification System: Criminal Justice Record of Arrest and Prosecution Background Service ("RAP Back").  This is in addition to submitting fingerprints during the application process.

Due to the volume of applications received, we are unable to provide information regarding the status of your application over the phone. To check the status of your application, please log in to your account and click "Application Status."  If you are selected for an interview, you will be contacted by management.  If you are no longer under consideration, you will receive an email notification.

For technical issues with your application, please call the GovernmentJobs.com Applicant Support Help Line at 855-524-5627.  If there are any questions about this posting other than your application status, please contact Katrina Akins @ katrina.akins@ncdps.gov.