Police Officer

City-of-Jacksonville,-N; Jacksonville (NC); On-site; USD 45,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Jacksonville in North Carolina seeks a Police Officer to enforce laws, investigate crimes, control traffic, and respond to emergencies under regular supervision.

Applicants must have a high school diploma and Basic Law Enforcement Training; two years of sworn officer experience out of state or Military Police MOS earned in the last five years are acceptable. A valid North Carolina driver's license and required certifications are needed.

Qualifications

• Completion of high school or equivalent and Basic Law Enforcement Training.
• Two years of full‑time sworn officer experience out of state OR Military Police MOS with two of the last five years served.
• Possession of or ability to obtain NC driver’s license and required certifications.

Responsibilities

• Patrol assigned areas to enforce laws and observe for traffic violations and disturbances.
• Interview victims and witnesses to obtain necessary information.
• Investigate crimes, collect evidence, and conduct searches as needed.
• Respond to radio dispatches, handle calls, issue citations, and serve warrants.
• Make arrests and testify in court; prepare clear reports.
• Provide escorts, direct traffic, and perform security checks as required.

Skills

Police methods

Situational awareness

Firearms

Automobile operation

Education

High school diploma

Associate's Degree

Bachelor's Degree

Master's Degree

Job description

A few words to describe the organization's work culture: transparent, family-oriented, happy, collaborative, challenging, engaging, and respectful.

Police Officer's perform responsible protective service work involving a variety of general or support duty police assignments; does related work as required. Much of the work is performed under emergency conditions and involves considerable personal hazard. Work is performed under regular supervision.

The Police Officer has completed Basic Law Enforcement Training in the State of North Carolina, OR has two years of full time sworn officer experience out of state, OR has obtained the Military Occupational Specialty for a Military Police and served two of the last five years as a Military Police Officer. Individuals that are currently attending Basic Law Enforcement Training in the State of North Carolina will be considered for this position.

The City of Jacksonville recognizes relevant education and experience above and beyond the requirements for the position.

Education

• 2.5% for Associate's Degree
• 5% for Bachelor's Degree
• 7.5% for a career relevant Master's Degree

Experience

• Additional 1% per year up to 15 years relevant experience.

The hiring range is $45,377.49 to $55,587.43.

Enforcing laws; investigating crimes; controlling traffic; collecting evidence; issuing warrants and summons; preparing reports.

(These are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work performed. The omission of specific duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to the position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.)

• On an assigned shift, operates a patrol vehicle or walks to observe for violations of traffic laws, suspicious activities or persons and disturbances of law and order.
• Interviews victims and witnesses to obtain additional necessary information regarding crime, accident, violation, etc.
• Investigate crimes, collects evidence and conducts searches; investigates traffic accidents.
• Responds to radio dispatches and answers calls and complaints; issues traffic citations; serves warrants, summons, etc.; completes arrest records.
• Makes arrests and testifies in court; prepares reports.
• Provides police escorts, directs traffic; performs residential and commercial checks.
• Participates in a variety of in-service and special training programs.
• Responds to and investigates domestic disputes; assists other law enforcement agencies when requested or assigned.
• Ensures all evidence is properly tagged and logged.
• May be assigned to crime prevention, investigations, SWAT, community response, traffic, juvenile, or related areas as specified.
• Performs related tasks as required.

Any combination of education and experience equivalent to graduation from high school and completion of basic law enforcement training.

Possession of an appropriate driver's license valid in the State of North Carolina. Possession of Basic Law Enforcement certificate issued by the State of North Carolina. Possession of or ability to acquire CPR, MDT-DCI, Radar and Intoxilizer certifications. Must meet and maintain minimum training and experience requirements for position as established by the department and the State of North Carolina.

Some knowledge of police methods, practices and procedures; some knowledge of the geography of the City and location of important buildings; some knowledge of the rules and regulations of the Police Department; ability to understand and carry out oral and written instructions and to prepare clear 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; ability to establish and maintain effective relationship with associates and the general public.

Equal Employment Opportunity

The City of Jacksonville is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, color, sex, national origin, age, marital status, religion, or disabilities unrelated to the essential function of the position.

Additional Information

The length of the application process will vary based on the number of applicants, the number of vacancies and the needs of the department, but will normally run from three to six weeks.

Applicants who fail to successfully complete the Police Department application process are eligible to reapply after 12 months from the date of their previous application.

Any persons needing physical assistance or special accommodations contact the Human Resources Department at 910-938-5238.