POLICE OFFICER

Police Officer

Are you dedicated and passionate about making a positive impact in the community and in the lives of those we serve? Are you passionate about law enforcement? Are you looking for an adventure that offers the opportunity to effect and make positive change within our community?

COME, BE PART OF THE ELITE BLUE!

Right here in Rocky Mount, NC., where we honor and live by core values:

*INTEGRITY*PROFESSIONALISM*RESPECT*FAIRNESS*

DEFINITION: This position is responsible for the enforcement of state and local laws. This position is responsible for investigating crimes, collects and preserves evidence, conducts interviews, and interrogations and prepares cases for presentation in court.

Before moving forward, please visit to create a free account to complete the "Police F3" required assessment before proceeding to the next step.

Other items of interest and incentives:

• Lateral entry for sworn officers (based off experience and training)
• Take home vehicle program
• Career development & advancement opportunities
• Paid vacation and sick leave
• Medical and retirement benefits

Job Requirements:

• Answers calls for services.
• Responds appropriately to critical situations; applies proper police procedures.
• Investigates crimes and accidents.
• Prepares incident, accident, and arrest reports.
• Contacts victims and conducts interviews, investigations, and interrogations in compiling criminal cases.
• On call assignments for investigative response as designed by schedule.
• Processes crime scenes.
• Serves arrest warrants and criminal summons.
• Processes prisoners; takes fingerprints and photographs.
• Conducts follow-up investigations on case assignments. Prepares written reports of cases assigned.
• Serves subpoenas.
• Works traffic details.
• Searches for suspects, witnesses, missing persons and lost property; makes arrests for criminal violations.
• Presents evidence and testimony in court hearings of prepared cases.
• Investigates narcotic and vice activities.
• Writes, execute, and serve search warrants.
• Inventories Tasers, patrol cameras, and other equipment.
• Participates in and organizes community-oriented policing activities.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Knowledge and level of competency commonly associated with completion of specialized training in the field of work, in addition to basic skills typically associated with a high school education.
• Sufficient experience to understand the basic principles relevant to the major duties of the position, usually associated with the completion of an apprenticeship/internship or having had a similar position for one to two years.
• 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.
• Must possess a valid or current Basic Law Enforcement Training (B.L.E.T.) certificate. Candidates must provide documentation of (B.L.E.T.) certificate.
• Must submit to and be able to successfully pass background, physical, and psychological screening.
• No felony convictions. No serious misdemeanor convictions in the last 5 years.
• No Domestic Violence convictions.
• No DUI, DWI convictions in the last 5 years.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Requirements:

• Knowledge of relevant federal, state, and local laws and ordinances.
• Knowledge of law enforcement vehicles, equipment, tools, and technology.
• Knowledge of criminal investigation tools and techniques.
• Knowledge of department policies and procedures.
• Skilled in the interpretation and application of federal, state, and local policies, codes, and laws.
• Skilled in analyzing problems and identifying solutions.
• Skilled in preparing clear and accurate reports.
• Skilled in establishing cooperative and productive working relationships.
• Skilled in performing mathematical calculations.
• Skilled in operating computers and other standard office equipment.
• Skilled in interpersonal relations.
• Skilled in oral and written communication.

Full time jobs are provided Benefits. Benefit information can be found on the City's website