Police Officer I

North Carolina; Raleigh (NC); On-site; USD 49,000; Full time

Job summary

The State of North Carolina is looking for a Police Officer I to provide security and protection for legislators, staff, and visitors. The role includes patrolling, investigating violations, and managing traffic flow on legislative grounds. Ideal candidates must demonstrate communication skills, pass physical testing, and complete designated law enforcement training.

Qualifications

• Must be able to pass the Police Officers Physical Agility Test (POPAT) twice a year.
• Ability to obtain general certification as a Law Enforcement Officer in NC.

Responsibilities

• Investigates criminal violations and suspicious activities.
• Patrols legislative complex grounds and buildings.
• Assists with crowd control efforts.

Skills

Excellent oral and written communication skills

Computer proficiency

Ability to work cooperatively and under pressure

Education

Graduation from high school or equivalent

Completion of North Carolina's Basic Law Enforcement Training (BLET)

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State of North Carolina provided pay range

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Base pay range

$48,977.00/yr - $48,977.00/yr

• Recruitment Salary/Starting Salary: $48,977 Annually*
  
  

• Recruitment Salary/Starting Salary: $48,977 Annually*
  
  

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The Police Officer I provides for the security and protection of legislators, staff, visitors, and property on the state legislative complex and throughout the state during special events. Â The Police Officer I work under the direction of the Police Officer II. Â Recurring tasks and assignments are carried out with minimal supervision during the shift.

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Examples of duties

• Investigates criminal violations and suspicious activities and makes arrests or notifies other law enforcement personnel when necessary.
• Patrols legislative complex grounds and building facilities to enforce laws and regulations and to prevent theft, trespass, vandalism, or other criminal activities.
• Enforces parking regulations and controls traffic flow on complex grounds.
• Assists with crowd control efforts.
• Provides dignitary protection and coordinates such activities with other law enforcement personnel.
• Provides information, directions, and other assistance to legislators, legislative staff, state officials, and the public.
• Responds to emergency calls.
• Monitors alarm and surveillance camera computer systems.
• Performs related law enforcement duties as required.
• Basic knowledge of law enforcement concepts, practices, theories, technologies, and problem solving techniques.
• Must be able to pass the Police Officers Physical Agility Test (POPAT) twice a year.
• Ability to work cooperatively and under pressure with legislators, legislative staff, and the public on a daily basis.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Must be able to perform daily tasks and assignments with minimal supervision.
• Ability to follow department policies and procedures.
• Computer proficiency.
• Willingness and ability to work extra hours when required.Â
• Graduation from high school or equivalent.
• Successful completion of North Carolina's Basic Law Enforcement Training (BLET).
• Ability to obtain general certification as a Law Enforcement Officer in accordance with the provisions established by the North Carolina Criminal Justice Education and Training Standards Commission for certified law enforcement officers.
• Possession of a valid North Carolina motor vehicle operator's license.
  
  

Special Schedule Requirements for this Position

There are multiple shift options available. The 5/4 Plan consists of 12-hour shifts, rotating from days to nights monthly. The dayshift schedule consists of four 10-hour shifts, Monday through Friday. The Officer will be expected to work all weekends and holidays as scheduled. This position may also require the Officer to work shifts other than those previously scheduled days and/or hours. Based on this schedule, the Officer must be able to work without direct supervision.

• NC General Assembly positions are NOT Subject to the State Human Resources Act.*
  
  

Instructions

To apply for the Police Officer I position, submit the NC General Assembly application through the NC General Assembly website:

https://careers.ncleg.net/.

To be Considered for the Position, Please Note the Following:

• Application must be completed in its entirety, including detailed education and work history.
• This a continuous posting and may not reflect a current vacancy. Â However, your application will be retained and considered active for 180 days. Â Only one application may be submitted during that time.
  
  

Please Note

Applicants must meet at least one of the following criteria

• Currently possess a NC General Law Enforcement Certification.
• Currently possess a NC Probationary Law Enforcement Certification.
• Currently enrolled in NCÂ BLET.
  
  

Agency Contact Information

North Carolina General Assembly

Human Resources Office

[phone]

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• Due to the high volume of applications received, we are unable to provide information regarding the status of your application.*

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