Police Officer I

TOWN OF APEX


invites applications for the position of:


Police Officer I

ABOUT THIS POSITION:


EXPECTED HIRING RANGE: $62,524.80 - 76,606.40. Starting salary will be commensurate with qualifications.


WORK LOCATION: 205 Saunders Street, Apex, NC 27502 USA


POSTING CLOSING DATE: Open until filled.

**PREVIOUS CANDIDATES NEED NOT REAPPLY**

ABOUT THE DEPARTMENT:

The Apex PoliceDepartment has approximately 114-sworn and 31-non-sworn, full-time employeeswith an annual operating & capital budget of $24M. Employees work among fourdivisions to carry out the department's functions, including administration,investigations, patrol, emergency communications, traffic safety, communityservices, school resources, accreditation and compliance, vice and narcotics,and reserve officer program. The department occupies a facility which wasrenovated and expanded in 2008 and sponsors a Community Police Academy toinform, educate, and illustrate our commitment to the community-orientedpolicing philosophy.

Citizens in Apex feel safe, with 98% of respondents in a 2020 survey indicatingthey felt safe in their neighborhoods while 96% felt safe in the Town overall.Low crime rates create an opportunity for the next Police Officer to join ateam dedicated to maintaining effective strategies that result in these publicsafety perceptions while focusing on critical strategic issues.


WHAT YOU WILL BE DOING:


In this position you will perform general duty law enforcement work toprotect life and property in the Town. Work includes patrolling the Town duringan assigned shift in a police car or on foot; preventing, detecting andinvestigating disturbances and crime; performing traffic control work;apprehending suspects; and executing related assignments. Employees mustexercise judgment, initiative, and calm control when performing duties; moredifficult problems are normally carried out under the direction of or inconjunction with a Police Corporal, Sergeant, and/or Lieutenant assigned to thesame shift. Work involves frequent public contact requiring tact, firmness anddecisiveness. Work is performed in accordance with departmental policy andstate and federal law, supplemented with specific directions from superiorofficers. Employees are subject to hazards associated with law enforcement workincluding working in both inside and outside environments, in extreme hot andcold weather, and exposure to various hazards such as dangerous persons, loudnoises, and hazardous spills with fumes, oils, gases, or flammable liquids. Lawenforcement duties are also subject to the final standards of OSHA onbloodborne pathogens. Work is performed under the direct supervision of aPolice Corporal, Sergeant and/or Lieutenant, and is evaluated throughobservation, discussion and review of reports for adherence to laws, departmentprocedures, and proper judgment.


A SAMPLE OF THE ESSENTIALS:

• Patrols streets in a police car or on foot; checks doors and windows; examines premises of unoccupied residences or buildings; detects unusual conditions, may maintain surveillance and observation for stolen cars, missing persons, or suspects; report dangerous or defective streets, sidewalks, traffic lights, or other hazardous conditions.
• Responds to calls for assistance, complaints, suspicious activity, domestic disputes, loud and disruptive behavior; completes calls by determining true nature of the situation and taking whatever legal or persuasive action is warranted.
• Issues traffic citations; directs traffic and participates in other emergency operation activities.
• Provides front-line security by walking through schools, businesses and buildings for familiarization and to look for unusual activities.
• Performs investigations of accidents or possible crimes through observation, questioning witnesses, and gathering physical evidence; performs investigative tasks, arrests and processes criminal suspects; presents findings in court.
• Issues citations for violation of traffic regulations, serves warrants; apprehends and processes criminal suspects and transports to County Magistrate and/or County detention facilities.
• Regulates and directs vehicular traffic at busy times at local schools and when traffic signal malfunctions or traffic crashes require attention.
• Operates a two-way radio to receive instructions and information from or to report information to police headquarters; maintains vehicle, weapons and other equipment in standard working order.
• Monitors adherence to parking ordinance and issues tickets for violations.
• Prepares records and reports of activities.
• Advises the public on laws and local ordinances; serves papers as needed.
• Assists stranded motorists; gives information and directions to visitors and the general public; provides escorts of citizens making bank deposits; provide traffic escorts for funerals; works as a school crossing guard.
• Subject to emergency or non-emergency call back/call out, etc.
• Performs other related duties as required.

WHAT YOU'LL NEED:

Graduation from highschool, or possession of a G.E.D. AND one of the following four:

• Completion of a North Carolina Basic Law Enforcement Training (BLET) Course and possession of a NC BLET Certificate, or Currently attending a North Carolina BLET Program, or
• Currently attending a North Carolina Basic Law Enforcement Training (BLET) program, or
• Currently employed in-state as a sworn, full-time law enforcement officer with no more than a one (1) year break in service, or
• Two (2) years or more of full time, out-of-state sworn law enforcement service with no more than a three (3) year break in service.

Special Qualifications:

• The ability to complete and pass the North Carolina Police Officer Physical Agility Test (POPAT) prior to a formal interview and conditional offer.
• The ability to complete and pass an extensive background investigation, a C.V.S.A. examination, Drug Screen, Psychological Examination, Physical Exam and Firearms Qualification prior to appointment.

Questions regarding the qualifications and application process can be directed to the Apex Police Department Training and Recruiting Unit at View email address on click.appcast.io or call View phone number on click.appcast.io.

WHO WE ARE:


Known as "The Peak of Good Living, the Town of Apex is a rapidly growing Wake County municipality with a current population of over 72,000 and has been ranked as one of Money Magazine's Best Places to Live in America. Our current workforce is comprised of over 680 full-time employees and over 125 part-time/seasonal staff. Our Human Resources Department - with the support and confidence of Town leadership - is committed to providing best-in-class HR programs for our employees, with a mission to create a culture of empowerment and accountability that maximizes individual and organizational potential. We offer a generous benefit package, and have a highly competitive compensation program. More than that, the Town is an awesome place to work, as evidenced by the high job satisfaction ratings received in the last employee opinion survey.


WHAT WE OFFER:


Not only is the Town "The Peak of Good Living", but it's also a great place to work! We strive to "reach the peak" of being an employer of choice by providing competitive salaries and excellent benefits, including:


• Free medical, dental, vision, and life insurance for employees


• 5% contributions to the NC401(k) retirement plans (no matching required)


• Participation in the Local Government Employees' Retirement System (LGERS)


• Traditional sick and vacation leave


• 80 hours Peak Paid Time Off per year (after completion of probation)


• $1,200 Peak Lifestyle Benefit payment provided to pay for health and wellness activities (after completion of probation)


• 8 weeks of Paid Parental Leave


• 3 weeks of Paid Caregiver Leave


• Bereavement Leave


• 13 paid holidays


• Longevity Pay


• Tuition Assistance


• Expansive wellness program, and more!


KEEP IN MIND:


Providing a safe work environment for our employees is a top priority, therefore all new hires must successfully complete a pre-employment drug test, post-offer functional testing (if required by position), background verifications including references, criminal record and driver's license checks prior to employment.


The Town of Apex provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to age, sex, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, political affiliation or marital status, veteran status, or genetic information.