Police Officer

National Police; Concord (NC); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

National Police seeks a Police Officer to patrol assigned districts, enforce laws, issue citations, make arrests, serve subpoenas, and respond to citizen complaints. You will also investigate crimes and accidents by interviewing witnesses and suspects, following up on leads, and completing cases.

Duties include field operations such as surveillance, coordinating officers, and executing search warrants; prepare detailed incident reports, attend court, and testify as needed; maintain files and

Qualifications

• Possession or ability to obtain North Carolina Basic Law Enforcement Certification.
• Possession or ability to obtain a valid North Carolina Driver’s License.
• Meeting the City criteria for an acceptable driving record.

Responsibilities

• Responds to calls by patrolling, enforcing laws, issuing citations, making arrests, and handling citizen complaints.
• Investigates crimes by interviewing witnesses and suspects, following leads, and closing cases.
• Conducts surveillance, coordinates operations, and executes search warrants.
• Prepares incident reports and maintains case files.
• Attends court and testifies when required.
• Performs other similar duties as required.

Skills

Criminal investigations

Interviews

Court testimony

Patrol duties

Surveillance

Computers

Education

NC Basic Law Enforcement Certification

Valid NC Driver’s License

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.