Police Officer

Rolesville Police Department; Rolesville (NC); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Rolesville Police Department seeks motivated individuals to serve as certified police officers. The role involves responding to emergencies, conducting investigations, enforcing laws, and testifying in court.

Candidates should have completed BLET and hold a high school diploma; college degree in police science or criminal justice is preferred. Training underscores teamwork, community service, and commitment to public safety.

Qualifications

• Basic Law Enforcement Training (BLET) completion is required.
• High School Diploma is required.
• Preferably a college degree in police science or criminal justice or related area.

Responsibilities

• Respond to emergencies in vehicles and on foot.
• Conduct criminal investigations including interviewing suspects, victims and witnesses, collecting evidence, searches, and documenting results.
• Enforce criminal law, make custodial arrests, and use appropriate force when necessary.
• Patrol areas by vehicle, foot, or bike to maintain order and safety.
• Testify in court and prepare required reports and documents.

Job description

Being a police officer is about more than wearing a badge. It’s about the people you serve, the relationships you build, the lives you impact, and the team you stand beside every day. At the Rolesville Police Department, we’re looking for individuals who are ready to make a difference, invest in their community, and grow alongside a team committed to serving with purpose.

Could that be you?

Whether you’re looking for your next opportunity in law enforcement or ready to take the next step in your career, we’d love for you to consider joining our team! Take the next step. Make your impact.

Under general supervision performs basic law enforcement work associated with a certified police officer as established by the North Carolina Criminal Justice Education and Training Standards Commission; responds to medical alarms; performs related work as required. Employees must be able to successfully perform all essential functions and primary tasks of the position description.

• Respond to emergency situations in vehicles and on foot
• Conduct criminal investigations, to include interviewing suspects, victims and witnesses, collecting evidence, conducting searches and documenting actions taken
• Enforce criminal law, including making custodial arrests and using physical or other force when necessary.
• Serve warrants and criminal summons
• Enforce traffic law, direct traffic and investigate traffic crashes
• Operate and maintain a department assigned vehicle
• Participate in mandatory and optional training courses, which may include the application of skills and abilities
• Perform rescue operations and render assistance to citizens
• Respond to requests for service, both criminal and non-criminal in nature
• Testify in court, including preparation of necessary reports and related documents
• Patrols (on foot, bike, patrol car or other authorized conveyance) to preserve general order
• Checks for unlocked doors, broken windows and other indications of unusual situations
• Notifies owners in person or with various communication methods of conditions deserving attention
• Reports the existence of hazardous conditions to the proper authority
• Provides assistance to other officers in accordance with policy and procedure
• Enforces town ordinances
• Operates patrol vehicle, radar and other assigned police equipment
• Notifies proper authorities in case of injuries or fatalities
• Investigates suspicious persons, vehicles and conditions
• Responds to rescue, hazardous materials and medical alarms; perform rescue operations and render assistance to citizens
• Uses medical equipment to mitigate an incident
• Escorts parades, funerals and similar processions
• Accompanies persons transporting large sums of money or other valuables to provide protection
• Directs traffic
• At sports events and on other occasions when traffic becomes congested
• At school crossings and dangerous intersections
• Attends public gatherings to maintain order
• Inspects equipment, ensures proper functioning and maintains it in a presentable manner
• Transports bank bags from Town Hall to various banks for deposits and change on a daily basis
• Prepares a variety of records and reports as required
• Performs other duties as required

EDUCATION

• Successful completion of Basic Law Enforcement Training (BLET)
• High School Diploma
• Preferably completion of a college degree program in police science, criminal justice, law enforcement or related area.

EXPERIENCE

• Some experience as a certified police officer is preferred but not required. FTO is provided for both experienced and no experience.