POLICE OFFICER

Town of Cary; North Carolina; On-site; USD 43,000 - 71,000; Full time

Job summary

Join the Cary Police Department and become an integral part of a team committed to community service. With roles ranging from Cadets to Senior Police Officers, we offer competitive salaries, comprehensive benefits, and a focus on professional development. If you're passionate about protecting and serving your community, apply today to start your career with a progressive police department in one of the nation's safest cities.

Benefits

Comprehensive leave and reimbursement program

Night Shift Pay Differential

Take Home Vehicle Program

Career Ladder

Robust Leadership Development and Training options

Qualifications

• Successful completion of a physical and psychological exam.
• Possession of a valid driver's license.
• Minimum high school graduation supplemented by law enforcement training.

Responsibilities

• Engage in regular patrols to deter criminal activity.
• Respond promptly to emergency calls.
• Participate in community outreach programs.

Skills

Problem Solving

Communication

Conflict Resolution

Empathy

Courage

Interpersonal Skills

Teamwork

Physical Ability

Community Awareness

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

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It's an exciting time to join the Cary Police Department as we are now hiring:Â

• Cadets
• Police Officer I
• Police Officer II
• Master Police Officer
• Senior Police Officer       Â
  
  

Our salaries and benefits are the best in the region and we consider previous sworn law enforcement experience, military experience, educational background and applicable certifications/qualifications to determine rank and starting salary.Â

Contact the Cary PD Recruitment Office to learn more about why you'd be a great fit for our team and have all your questions answered. Visit http://www.joincarypd.org/.

Are you dedicated and eager to make a positive impact in the lives of others? Are you passionate about protecting and serving your community? Have you dreamed of being on a team all working towards these same goals? Then now is the time to join Cary Police!

Our officers come from all walks of life just like the community we serve. We hire amazingly talented people from a wide variety of backgrounds, not just because it's the right thing to do, but because it enhances our organizational culture, making us stronger as we innovate and improve the ways we serve Cary citizens.

Cary is a progressive community of over 180,000 people on a continuous journey of challenging the standard of how local governments operate. We exist to build community and take care of people by embracing the individual differences, strengths and talents across the organization to pursue excellence, drive innovation, challenge ourselves and continuously improve. The OneCary approach empowers each employee to have a voice in a collaborative, adaptive work environment between departments, thinking creatively and strategically together as a team.

Partnering with the community, the Town of Cary Police Department provides exemplary policing to ensure Cary remains one of the nation's safest cities. As part of our geo-policing philosophy, patrol officers are assigned to a district team on a 12-hour day or night shift (night shift teams receive a shift differential bonus to be paid quarterly). We offer an excellent salary and benefits package that includes a Career Ladder program with several levels of advancement possibilities, enhanced by a candidate's educational background. If you are committed to excellence, high quality service delivery, leadership development and looking for a great place to work, this is the opportunity for you.

Visit the Cary Police Department Recruitment website, www.joincarypd.org, for more information on how Cary Police leads the way.

Additional Benefits

• Comprehensive leave and reimbursement program
• Night Shift Pay Differential
• Take Home Vehicle Program
• Career Ladder, enhanced by educational background
• Robust Leadership Development and Training options
  
  

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Proactive Patrolling: Engage in regular patrols of assigned areas to deter criminal activity, ensuring a visible and active law enforcement presence in the community.

Crime Prevention Initiatives: Actively participate in and lead community outreach programs, workshops, and crime prevention initiatives to build positive relationships and enhance public safety awareness.

Emergency Response: Respond promptly to emergency calls, demonstrating quick decision-making and crisis management skills to handle a variety of situations effectively.

Investigative Excellence: Conduct thorough investigations of criminal activities, accidents, and incidents, utilizing advanced investigative techniques and technology to gather evidence and ensure case resolution.

Traffic Enforcement: Enforce traffic laws through observation, radar use, and proactive measures, ensuring road safety and reducing traffic-related incidents.

Community Engagement: Establish and maintain positive relationships with community members, local businesses, and organizations through regular interactions, community meetings, and outreach events.

Team Collaboration: Work collaboratively with fellow officers and law enforcement agencies to address complex issues, share information, and enhance overall public safety efforts.

Professional Development: Actively participate in ongoing training programs, workshops, and skill-building activities to stay updated on the latest law enforcement practices, technology, and legal changes, fostering a culture of continuous improvement.

Empathy: Understanding and empathizing with diverse community members.

Courage: Willingness to face danger and take smart risks to ensure public safety.

Teamwork: Ability to collaborate with fellow officers and work effectively in a team.

Conflict Resolution: Skill in de-escalating conflicts and resolving disputes peacefully and respectfully.

Problem Solving:Â Ability to assess situations quickly, make informed decisions, and resolve problems effectively.

Criminal Justice: Familiarity with local, state, and federal laws and knowledge of investigative procedures and protocols.

Effective Communication: Clear verbal and written communication that fosters trust and collaboration.

Interpersonal Skills:Â Building positive relationships within the community, colleagues, and other local agencies.

Community Awareness: Understanding of local dynamics, cultural diversity, and other social factors impacting the area.

Adaptability:Â Flexibility to adapt to changing situations, policies, and procedures.

Physical Requirements

Work in the class requires considerable physical ability in order to maintain law enforcement certification. Work in this class is medium to heavy and requires exposure to the elements such as heat, cold and rain while wearing issued uniform, body armor and equipment. An employee in this class must not have a significant limitation of any major life activity in that work may include the physical ability to apprehend suspects. This includes the physical ability to walk, run, stand for long periods, reach, climb, etc. Visual acuity is also necessary to read and write handwritten and typewritten reports and information. The employee must also be able to hear and speak normally in order to communicate with the public.Any combination of education and experience (minimum of high school graduation) supplemented by additional training and experience in the law enforcement field. Rank will be determined based on the minimum qualifications at each level considering these factors. Requires possession of a valid driver's license.Â

Personal History Statement: Form F-3Â

As part of the application process for Police Officer, you are required to fill out the North Carolina Criminal Justice Education and Training Standards Commission (FORM F-3). This form can be found by clicking the "Personal History Statement F-3" link on the NC DOJ website at: https://ncdoj.gov/download/114/law-enforcement/367080/f-3-le-personal-history-statement-04-2024-2.pdfForms that supplement the F-3 also are available atÂ

https://ncdoj.gov/law-enforcement-training/criminal-justice/forms-and-publications/#91-114-wpfd-law-enforcement-p1

Please Complete This Form Prior To Completing Your Cary Application. It Is Recommended That You Follow These Steps For Completing The F-3

• Save the F-3 PDF form on your device first, then complete it. The 'form-fill' PDF will not retain your data if you fail to save the form first on your device.
• You do not need to notarize the document at this time. Simply fill out and attach.
• Once completed, and as you are working on your town application, please attach the F-3 form to the Town's application.
• Prior to submitting your application, please ensure that you check and confirm that your fully completed F-3 is attached to your application. Â
  
  

Conditions of Employment

Requires successful completion of a physical and psychological exam, drug testing and background check (which may include criminal history check, motor vehicle records check, education verification and credit history review), Computer Voice Stress Analysis (CVSA) and satisfactory reference checks prior to employment.

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