Police Officer

City of Concord; Concord (NC); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A local government agency in Concord, North Carolina is seeking a law enforcement officer to respond to service calls, conduct investigations, and perform physical duties. Ideal candidates must have knowledge of criminal statutes and investigative techniques. Applicants should be eligible for law enforcement certification and a valid driver's license. The role involves substantial physical requirements and may require working in various conditions. Applicants are expected to meet criteria for an acceptable driving record.

Qualifications

• Must possess or be able to obtain North Carolina Basic Law Enforcement Certification within 12 months.
• Must have a valid North Carolina Driver’s License within 60 days.

Responsibilities

• Respond to service calls and patrol assigned districts.
• Investigate crimes, accidents, or violations.
• Conduct field operations and surveillance.
• Prepare documentation and reports.
• Attend court and testify if necessary.

Skills

Knowledge of North Carolina General Statutes

Basic rules and regulations of criminal investigations

Police investigative techniques

Geography of the City of Concord

Firearms proficiency

Computer skills

Education

NC Basic Law Enforcement Certification (or ability to obtain)

NC Driver’s License (or ability to obtain)

Tools

Computers

Job description

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Responds to calls for service by patrolling assigned district, enforcing laws and ordinances, issuing citations, making arrests, serving subpoenas, and answering citizen complaints.
• Investigates crimes, accidents, or violations by conducting witness and suspect interviews, following up on leads, and completing assigned cases.
• Performs field operations by conducting surveillance, organizing and directing officers, and executing search and arrest warrants.
• Prepares documentation of incidents, reports, and search warrants and maintains files.
• Attends court and testifies if necessary.

Supplemental Functions:

• Performs other similar duties as required.

Job Specifications and Qualifications:

Knowledge:

• North Carolina General Statutes
• Basic rules and regulations of criminal investigations, federal, state, city, and department
• Basic Police investigative and identification techniques
• Geography of the City of Concord
• Firearms
• Computers

Licensing and Certifications:

• Possession or ability to obtain North Carolina Basic Law Enforcement Certification. Failure to obtain within twelve (12) months of hire may result in termination.
• Possession or ability to obtain a valid North Carolina Driver’s License within sixty (60) days. Failure to obtain within sixty (60) days may result in termination.

PLEASE NOTE:

Applicants must meet the City criteria for an acceptable driving record.

Working Conditions / Physical Requirements:

• Positions in this class require: standing, fine dexterity, walking, lifting, carrying, sitting, reaching, handling, pushing/pulling, climbing, vision, foot controls, balancing, bending, crouching, hearing, twisting, talking.
• Heavy Work: Exerting 50 - 100 pounds occasionally, 25 -50 pounds frequently, or from 10 up to 20 pounds constantly.
• Incumbents may be subjected to extreme temperature, wetness and/or humidity, respiratory hazards, noise and vibration, physical hazards.

Positions assigned to Criminal Investigations Division:

• Positions in this class require: standing, fine dexterity, walking, lifting, carrying, sitting, reaching, handling, pushing/pulling, climbing, vision, foot controls, balancing, bending, crouching, hearing, twisting, talking.
• Medium Work: Exerting 20 - 50 pounds occasionally, 10-25 pounds frequently, or up to 10 pounds constantly.
• Incumbents may be subjected to extreme temperature, wetness and/or humidity, respiratory hazards, noise and vibration, physical hazards.

Positions assigned to City Hall:

• Position in this class requires: standing, fine dexterity, walking, lifting, carrying, sitting, reaching, handling, pushing/pulling, climbing, vision, foot controls, balancing, bending, crouching, hearing, twisting, talking.
• Sedentary Work: Exerting up to 10 pounds occasionally or negligible weights frequently; sitting most of the time.
• Incumbents may be subjected to extreme temperature, wetness and/or humidity, respiratory hazards, noise and vibration, physical hazards.

Positions assigned to Vice, Narcotics, Forensics or Property Control:

• Positions in this class are subject to more frequent drug testing due to the sensitive nature of the assignment.