Police Officer - Lateral - 1 Year Post Field Training Required

Hickory Police Department; Hickory (NC); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Holiday pay

Job summary

Hickory Police Department is seeking officers to patrol assigned areas, respond to emergencies, and conduct investigations. The role emphasizes enforcing laws, ensuring public safety, and maintaining order in both business and residential areas.

The position requires a high school diploma or GED and NC BLET certification, with a valid NC driver’s license and the ability to pass background checks. Applicants should expect physical exams and background investigations.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• NC Basic Law Enforcement Training (BLET) certification required.
• Ability to read, write and perform mathematical calculations at a level commonly associated with high school completion.
• Possession of or ability to obtain a valid NC driver’s license for the vehicle operated.
• Must meet NC Training and Standards Commission requirements.

Responsibilities

• Patrols assigned area to detect and deter crime and traffic violations.
• Responds to calls including domestic disputes, assaults, burglaries, and traffic accidents.
• Conducts preliminary inquiries, field interviews, and follow-up investigations.
• Obtains and serves warrants; arrests and processes offenders.
• Provides assistance and backup to other officers as necessary.
• Provides first aid to victims and assists motorists.
• Directs traffic for events and testifies in judicial proceedings.
• Completes required reports and forms, including accident and incident reports.

Skills

Reading

Writing

Math

Education

High school diploma or GED

NC BLET certification

Job description

Benefits

• *Officer positions qualify for an additional $2,484.15 in holiday pay

Eligibility and Preference

**Applicants who have successfully completed NC Basic Law Enforcement Training (BLET) are preferred. Applicants who are currently enrolled in BLET or who are planning to enroll in BLET in the near future may also apply. Sworn law enforcement agents, officers and deputies from other states are also encouraged to apply**

Job Description

This position patrols (on foot or in patrol car) an assigned area in business and residential sections to preserve general order; directs traffic and enforces law; operates speed detection device (radar); performs other police related duties as required. Must pass physical examination and other examinations; prefer applicants with good knowledge of laws and ordinances relating to arrest, search and seizure, traffic control and modern police practices; radio communications and apprehension of criminals; minimum age of twenty years; applicants must not have been convicted of a felony and must undergo a thorough background investigation.

Responsibilities

• Patrols assigned area to detect and deter criminal activity and traffic violations.
• Responds to calls, including domestic disputes, assaults, burglaries, traffic accidents, lost or missing persons searches, public service duties, stranded motorists, and others.
• Conducts preliminary inquiries, field interviews, and follow-up investigations to include interviewing victims, complainants and witnesses, gathering information and evidence, and securing the crime scene.
• Obtains and serves search and criminal warrants; apprehends, arrests, and processes offenders, including juveniles.
• Provides assistance and backup support to other officers as necessary.
• Provides first aid to victims as necessary and assists motorists.
• Provides traffic direction as needed for events such as parades, funerals, ball games, and school crossings.
• Testifies in judicial proceedings.
• Completes all required reports and forms, including accident and incident reports.
• Serves criminal papers.
• Transports prisoners from police headquarters to detention facility.
• Inspects and maintains patrol car.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Must possess a high school diploma or GED.
• Must possess a NC Basic Law Enforcement Training (BLET) certification.
• Ability to read, write and perform mathematical calculations at a level commonly associated with the completion of high school or equivalent.
• Possession of or ability to readily obtain a valid driver's license issued by the State of North Carolina for the type of vehicle or equipment operated.
• Ability to meet current requirements set forth by the North Carolina Training and Standards Commission.

Salary

Salary Depends on Qualifications