Police Officer

The City of Roxboro (8,200) currently has openings for a Police Officer . Roxboro is situated in Person County, which is located near the Virginia border and just a short drive from Raleigh, Durham, and Greensboro. An employee in this class performs a full range of general law enforcement duties. Work includes patrolling the City during an assigned shift in a police car or on foot; preventing, detecting and investigating disturbances and crime; performing traffic control work; apprehending suspects; and executing related assignments. Employees must exercise judgment, initiative and calm control when performing duties. Work involves frequent public contact which requires tact, firmness, and decisiveness. Work is performed in accordance with departmental policy and state and federal law, supplemented with specific directions from superior officers. Employees are subject to hazards associated with law enforcement work including working in both inside and outside environments, in extreme hot and cold weather, and exposure to various hazards such as dangerous persons, loud noises, vibrations, and hazardous spills with fumes, oils, gases, or flammable liquids. Because of the exposure to human body fluids in the course of carrying out duties, work is subject to the OSHA requirements for bloodborne pathogens. This position is considered a safety sensitive role. Work is performed under the supervision of the Police Patrol Supervisor and is evaluated through observation, discussion and review of reports for adherence to laws, department procedures, and proper judgment. Educational Pay may be available for possession of a relative degree Trainees with no experience may be hired at two grades below the starting salary Job Duties 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; reports 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. Investigates traffic accidents; issues traffic citation; directs traffic and participates in other emergency operation 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. Regulates and directs vehicular traffic at busy times at local schools and when traffic signal malfunctions or accidents require. Issues citations for violation of traffic regulations, serves warrants; apprehends and processes criminal suspects and transports to detention facilities. 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. Prepares records and reports of activities. Advises the public on laws and local ordinances; serves papers as needed. Participate in training courses, to include practical skills tests and other tests of physical abilities. Assists less experienced officers with understanding job expectations and performing the reporting and other law enforcement duties; may serve as field training officer (FT0). Assists fire and rescue calls with traffic and other requirements at emergency scenes. Assists stranded motorists; gives information and directions to visitors and the general public. Provides traffic escorts for funerals or other special situations occurring in the City. Serves as backup to other law enforcement officials in the counties or other municipalities. Performs other related duties as required. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Considerable knowledge of state and federal laws, local ordinances and policies of the Police Department, especially relating to search and seizure, traffic control, pursuit, and arrest. Working knowledge of law enforcement principles, practices, methods and equipment. Working knowledge of the geographical area in which the City is located. Some knowledge of scientific crime detection and criminal identification methods and procedures. Skill in the use of firearms and other police equipment and in the application of self-defense tactics. Skill in computer and two-way radio operations. Ability to act with sound judgment in routine and emergency situations. Ability to communicate effectively in oral and written forms. Ability to present effective court testimony. Ability to prepare clear and concise activity reports. Ability to build and maintain cooperative and effective public relations with the citizens. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees, other law enforcement officers, supervisors, and other public officials. Physical Requirements Must be able to physically perform the basic life operational functions of climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, reaching, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting, fingering, grasping, feeling, talking, hearing, and repetitive motions. Must be able to perform very heavy work exerting in excess of 100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or in excess of 50 pounds frequently, and/or in excess of 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects. Must possess the visual acuity to operate a police vehicle and distinguish details and differences when observing people, places, or things on patrol; operate a computer terminal; do extensive reading; and use measurement devices. Requirements At least 21 years of age High school graduate Preferably a two-year Associate’s degree or higher Valid Driver’s License No criminal record, except for minor traffic offenses. Good moral character Good physical condition Preference given to: BLET Certified Applicants Experienced Law Enforcement Officers Benefits Highlights Take Home Patrol Car – Up to 30 miles from Person County line within North Carolina Medical & Basic Vision Insurance Membership in the North Carolina Local Governmental Employees’ Retirement System 5% 401(k) Plan Contribution for Sworn Law Enforcement Officers Paid Vacation and Sick Leave Time Fourteen Paid Holidays Use of In-house Gym Paid Training Opportunities for all Officers Tuition Reimbursement Opportunities for Annual Merit Increases Optional Employee-Paid Benefits Other Insurance such as Life, Accident, and Cancer Flexible Spending Account Process Extensive process that could last several weeks Submission of City of Roxboro Employment Application NC Training and Standards Personal History Form (F3) Phone Interview Oral Board and Panel Interview Entry Level Written and Physical Agility (POPAT) Testing Extension of Conditional Offer to Qualified Applicant Physical Exam, Psychological Fitness Test, and Drug Screening Applications are available at 105 S. Lamar Street and/or can be downloaded from the City of Roxboro’s website at All applicants must submit a completed City Employment Application and a notarized F-3 form to: Mailing Address: Physical Address: City of Roxboro City of Roxboro Attn: Human Resources Director Attn: Human Resources Director Roxboro, NC 27573 Roxboro, NC 27573 The City of Roxboro is an Equal Opportunity Employer #J-18808-Ljbffr