Police Officer I

Ncaocr; Raleigh (NC); On-site; USD 48,000 - 64,359; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Retirement plans

Training and certification opportunities

Job summary

The NC State Highway Patrol is seeking a Police Officer I in Raleigh, NC. This role involves enforcing laws, responding to emergencies, and ensuring safety across state properties. Candidates must complete police training and hold a valid driver's license. The position offers a salary range of $48,000 - $64,359 and requires commitment to public service. Join the team and contribute to making North Carolina highways safer.

Qualifications

• Must complete Basic Law Enforcement Training and NC Probationary Law Enforcement Certification.
• Must be at least 20 years of age.
• Possession of a valid NC Driver's License.

Responsibilities

• Investigate and enforce criminal and traffic laws.
• Respond to calls for service and assist visitors.
• Conduct interviews and prepare investigative reports.

Skills

Investigative techniques

Knowledge of criminal laws

Traffic law enforcement

Education

High school or GED

Job description

**Agency**NC State Highway Patrol**Division**State Capitol Police**Job Classification Title**Police Officer I (S)**Position Number****Grade**SW04The North Carolina State Highway Patrol's primary mission is to reduce collisions and make the highways of North Carolina as safe as possible. The NCSHP has more than 1,600 troopers who cover nearly 80,000 miles of North Carolina roadways, more than any other state except Texas. In addition to enforcing the state's traffic laws, state troopers also guide traffic during hurricane evacuations, re-route traffic around hazardous chemical spills, and they stand ready should any act of terrorism occur. State Troopers are committed to protecting North Carolina's motoring public.**Description of Work**This is law enforcement work performed at North Carolina state building and grounds. Employees investigate and enforce a variety of criminal and traffic cases, including crimes against persons and property and motor vehicle violations. Work involves enforcing state laws and regulations within jurisdictional boundaries and responding to calls for assistance in the state government complex. Investigates criminal offenses involving state property, state employees, or visitors to state property. Interviews persons to obtain information pertaining to crime scene. Checks buildings during non-working hours and at night to ensure security of property and equipment. Completes investigative reports pertaining to criminal acts reported in or around state buildings and property, and interviews victims and witnesses. May arrest suspects in connection with crimes or violations of law. May testify in court as needed. \*Applicants hired prior to completion of Basic Law Enforcement Training and NC Probationary Law Enforcement Certification will be limited to recruit assignments until the training and certification are both complete. These recruits will perform tasks such as shadowing certified police officers, studying policies and procedures, and performing administrative tasks.**Knowledge Skills and Abilities/Management Preferences****This is a Sworn/ BLET Certified Position**Recruiting Range: $48,000- $64,359 Salary Grade SW04**Click** **to learn about employee perks and benefits****Click** **to see the Total Compensation Calculator***This position is located at:*417 N. Salisbury St.Raleigh, NC 27604Note: Qualified recommended applicant(s) must undergo and successfully pass:* Criminal Background Investigation* Drug Screening Test* Psychological EvaluationTo receive credit for your work history and credentials, you must provide ALL the information on the application form. Any information omitted from the application form, listed as general statements, listed under the text resume section, or on an attachment will not be considered for qualifying credit.This is a continuous posting and may not reflect a current vacancy. However, your application will be retained and considered active for 180 days. Only one application may be submitted during that time. Protect the Heart of North Carolina- Join the NC State Capitol Police and Serve with Pride, Integrity, and Purpose. NC State Capitol Police Officers maintain physical security of all state buildings and grounds. Respond to calls for service including fire alarms, intrusion alarms, bomb threats or need for emergency medical services from State Capitol Police Communications Center and reports to incident scenes.**Key Responsibilities include but are not limited to:*** Investigate suspicious persons/activities reported by state employees or visitors.* Provides information and assistance to visitors and/or motorists.* Order state employees to clear buildings when advised of fire or bomb threats to safeguard life of employees/visitors.* Enforce state laws and regulations within jurisdictional boundaries and respond to calls for assistance in the state government complex.* Direct and reroute traffic around fire and other disturbances.* Issue citations for violations of motor vehicle laws Investigate criminal offenses involving state property, state employees, or visitors to state property.* Arrest subjects in connection with crimes or violations of laws.* Testify in court to assist in resolution of cases involving traffic cases or crimes against the State and state employees/visitors while on duty.* Check buildings during non-working hours and at night to ensure security of property and equipment.**Management Preferences:*** BLET Certified Demonstrated knowledge of investigative techniques and case preparation requirements for standard traffic and criminal cases.* Demonstrated knowledge of criminal and traffic laws and laws relating to the rights of suspects, search, and seizure, maintaining the chain of evidence and arrest authority.**Minimum Education and Experience**Some state job postings say you can qualify by an “equivalent combination of education and experience.” If that language appears below, then you may qualify through EITHER years of education OR years of directly related experience, OR a combination of both. See the Education and Experience Equivalency Guide for details.High school or General Educational Development (GED) diploma.**Necessary Special Qualifications:**1. Must complete all requirements for an NC Probationary Law Enforcement Certification, including completion of Basic Law Enforcement Training, in accordance with the provisions of the North Carolina Criminal Justice Education and Training Standards Commission within one year of employment.2. Must be at least 20 years of age.3. Possession of a valid NC Driver's License.# Supplemental and Contact Information**The NC State Highway Patrol (NCSHP)** selects applicants for employment based on required education and experience and job-related knowledge, skills, and abilities without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, pregnancy, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age (40 or older), disability, National Guard or veteran status, genetic information, political affiliation, or political influence.**The Mission of the North Carolina State Highway Patrol** is to protect our State with integrity, loyalty, and professionalism. The North Carolina State Highway Patrol will excel as a national leader in public service through innovative law enforcement, strategic preparedness, and community engagement.We are an state, ensuring that people with disabilities have equal opportunities to succeed in the state government workplace. NCSHP supports pay equity for women, establish paid parental leave for birth, adoption, and foster care, and implement fair chance policies. Join a team that welcomes, values, respects and supports all members of our work community. Application Resources State of North Carolina Hiring Process Information .Be sure to complete the application in full. Resumes may be uploaded with your application but will not be accepted in lieu of a fully completed application and will not be considered for qualifying credit. "See Resume" or "See Attachment" will *NOT* be accepted. Information should be provided in the appropriate areas, to include the following: Education, including high school and all degrees obtained, Work Experience, and Certificates & Licenses. It is critical to our screening and salary determination process that applications contain comprehensive candidate information. Answers to Supplemental Questions are not a substitute for providing all relevant information within the body of your application. To receive credit for the supplemental questions, you must provide supporting information within the "Work Experience" section of the application, to support your answers.If multiple applications are submitted to an individual posting, only the most recent application received prior to the closing date will be accepted. Applications must be submitted by 11:59 PM