Public Safety & Investigations Officer

City of Concord; Concord (NC); On-site; USD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Concord is seeking a Police Officer to perform police activities and emergency response in support of public safety in Concord, NC. This role conducts patrols, investigations, and field operations, prepares reports, and may testify in court.

Candidates must meet NC certification and driver’s license requirements and be able to pass the physical and background checks. The position requires daily collaboration with other agencies and adherence to laws, department policies, and safety

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalency.
• Must be at least twenty (20) years of age at completion of Basic Law Enforcement Training (BLET).
• Possession or ability to obtain North Carolina Basic Law Enforcement Certification within twelve (12) months of hire.
• Possession or ability to obtain a valid North Carolina Driver’s License within sixty (60) days.

Responsibilities

• Responds to calls for service by patrolling assigned district, enforcing laws and ordinances, issuing citations, making arrests, serving subpoenas, and answering citizen complaints.
• Investigates crimes, accidents, or violations by conducting witness and suspect interviews, following up on leads, and completing assigned cases.
• Performs field operations by conducting surveillance, organizing and directing officers, and executing search and arrest warrants.
• Prepares documentation of incidents, reports, and search warrants and maintains files.
• Attends court and testifies if necessary.
• Performs other similar duties as required.

Skills

Interpersonal communication

Use of firearms

Driving

Interviewing witnesses

Public interaction

Record-keeping

Computer skills

Written communication

Following procedures

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Computers

Job description

The City of Concord is seeking a Police Officer to perform police activities and emergency response in support of public safety in Concord, NC. This role conducts patrols, investigations, and field operations, prepares reports, and may testify in court.

Candidates must meet NC certification and driver’s license requirements and be able to pass the physical and background checks. The position requires daily collaboration with other agencies and adherence to laws, department policies, and safety