Police Officer

Police Officer

****OPEN UNTIL FILLED**** General Definition of Work Performs protective service work involving a variety of general or support duty police assignments which are often performed under emergency conditions and frequently involve considerable personal hazard, and related work as apparent or assigned. Work is performed under the moderate supervision of the Police Sergeant and Police Lieutenant. Qualification Requirements To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable an individual with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Examples of Duties

Essential Functions On an assigned shift, operates a patrol car to observe for violations of City, county or state laws, suspicious activities or persons and disturbances of law and order. Responds to radio dispatches and answers calls and complaints. Serves warrants and makes arrests; testifies in court. Checks building security; responds to business and residential alarms. Enforces ordinances concerning parking. Operates police traffic radar for speed law enforcement. Investigates traffic accidents; secures information and evidence; directs traffic and enforces traffic laws; conducts traffic surveys and checks; assists stranded and locked out motorists. Provides police escorts for funerals, bank deposits and special events; transports arrestees, involuntary commitment patients and victims of domestic violence to appropriate facility. Conducts and assists with criminal investigations by preserving evidence, interviewing victims and witnesses, performing property and evidence duties. Prepares detailed incident, accident and arrest reports. Ensures equipment is operational; performs or ensures appropriate maintenance is done on equipment. Prepares and presents education programs for the public. Provides first responder support including first aid and CPR as qualified; assists fire and emergency services with traffic control. May be assigned specific collateral duties such as administrative, special response team, special operations, telecommunications, instructor, honor guard, etc. Provides excellent customer service when working with citizens, elected officials, and/or associates. Supports the overall City organization by executing the directives as set forth by the immediate supervisor and elected officials.

Typical Qualifications

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities General knowledge of law enforcement methods, practices and procedures; general knowledge of the rules and regulations of the Police Department; general knowledge of the geography of the City and location of important buildings; ability to understand and carry out oral and written instructions and to prepare clear reports; ability to deal professionally, courteously and fairly 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 police vehicles; ability to establish and maintain effective relationship with associates, law enforcement and court services representatives and the general public. Education and Experience High school diploma or GED, or equivalent combination of education and experience. Physical Requirements This work requires the regular exertion of up to 25 pounds of force and occasional exertion of over 100 pounds of force; work regularly requires speaking or hearing, using hands to finger, handle or feel and reaching with hands and arms, frequently requires sitting and occasionally requires standing, walking, climbing or balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching or crawling, tasting or smelling, pushing or pulling, lifting and repetitive motions; work requires close vision, distance vision, ability to adjust focus, depth perception, color perception, night vision and peripheral vision; vocal communication is required for expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word and conveying detailed or important instructions to others accurately, loudly or quickly; hearing is required to perceive information at normal spoken word levels and to receive detailed information through oral communications and/or to make fine distinctions in sound; work requires preparing and analyzing written or computer data, visual inspection involving small defects and/or small parts, using of measuring devices, operating motor vehicles or equipment and observing general surroundings and activities; work regularly requires working near moving mechanical parts, frequently requires exposure to outdoor weather conditions and occasionally requires wet, humid conditions (non-weather), working in high, precarious places, exposure to fumes or airborne particles, exposure to toxic or caustic chemicals, exposure to the risk of electrical shock, working with explosives, exposure to vibration and exposure to bloodborne pathogens and may be required to wear specialized personal protective equipment; work is generally in a moderately noisy location (e.g. business office, light traffic). Special Requirements Possession of NC Basic Law Enforcement Training certification. Possession of or ability to acquire firearms, radar, intoximeter, Division of Criminal Information Terminal Operator and other certifications depending on departmental assignment. Must meet and maintain minimum training and experience requirements for position as established by the department and the State of North Carolina. Valid driver's license in the State of North Carolina.

Supplemental Information

The City of Laurinburg is dedicated to equality of opportunity. Accordingly, we consider applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, national origin, age, disability, marital status, sexual orientation or any other legally protected status. We are subject to, and comply with, the Americans with Disabilities Act. We are an EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER.