Police Officer (00004)

City of New Bern; New Bern (NC); On-site; USD 49,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of New Bern is seeking a Police Officer to perform protective service duties, enforce laws, investigate crimes, collect evidence and prepare clear reports. Much of the work occurs under emergency conditions and supervision by a Police Sergeant.

Responsibilities include patrolling by vehicle or on foot, observing for violations, interviewing victims and witnesses, responding to dispatches, issuing citations, attending court, serving warrants, and conducting follow up investigations.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Basic Law Enforcement credentials or active eligibility.

Responsibilities

• Enforce laws; investigate crimes; collect evidence; prepare reports.
• Perform protective service work across police assignments under supervision.
• Patrol by vehicle or on foot to observe traffic violations and disturbances.
• Interview victims and witnesses to obtain information.
• Respond to dispatches; issue citations and warnings.
• Attend court dates; testify in court.
• Provide escorts, direct traffic, and conduct checks as needed.

Skills

Police methods knowledge

Report writing

Interpersonal skills

Firearms handling

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Driver's license

NC Basic Law Enforcement certificate

Job description

Starting Salary: BLET certification and High School graduation or equivalent - $49,341.00; BLET certification and Associate's degree - $50,574.53; BLET certification and Bachelor's degree - $51,808.05. Consideration of salary will be given to applicants from an equal size or larger department.

Performs 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 frequently involves considerable personal hazard. Work is performed under the regular supervision of a Police Sergeant.

Enforcing laws; investigating crimes; collecting evidence; preparing reports.

*The following tasks 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.*

• 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 information regarding crime, accident, violation, etc.
• Responds to radio dispatches and answers calls and complaints; issues traffic citations and warning tickets.
• Completes field interview and incident reports.
• Serves warrants and subpoenas; makes arrests.
• Attends scheduled court dates; testifies in court.
• Provides police escorts, directs traffic; performs residential and commercial checks.
• Fills out arrest records, fingerprints, photographs, etc.; performs prisoner security functions.
• Performs follow-up investigations; may work undercover; processes crime scenes.
• May be assigned to special operations or technical support operations; attends in-service training.
• Performs related tasks as required.

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 and comprehensive 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.

Education and Experience

Any combination of education and experience equivalent to graduation from high school.

Special Requirements

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. Must meet and maintain minimum training and experience qualifications for position as established by the City and the State of North Carolina.

CRIMINAL BACKGROUND CHECKS REQUIRED ON FINAL INTERNAL AND EXTERNAL CANDIDATE(S) APPLYING FOR THIS POSITION WITH THE CITY OF NEW BERN.

The City of New Bern is an Equal Opportunity Employer.