POLICE OFFICER Job at Town of Landis, NC, Landis, NC

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  • Town of Landis, NC
  • Landis, NC

Job Description

Job Type


Full-time

Description

Job Purpose:

The Town of Landis, N.C., seeks qualified applicants for the position of full-time Police Officer. The selected candidate will report directly to his/her immediate supervisor within the police department. The department embraces the concept of community policing and services a population of approximately 4,000 permanent residents. The department has 10 full-time officers, 3 part-time officers, and several reserve officers.

Key Responsibilities:

An employee in this class performs general law enforcement work to protect life and property in the Town, including but not limited to:
  • Patrols streets in a police car or on foot.
  • Responds to calls for assistance, complaints, suspicious activity, domestic disputes, loud and disruptive behavior.
  • Completes calls by determining the true nature of the situation and taking whatever legal action is warranted.
  • Investigates traffic accidents, conducts traffic stops, issues traffic citations, directs traffic and participates in other emergency operation activities.
  • Assists stranded motorists, regulates and directs vehicular traffic at busy times and when traffic signals malfunction or accidents require the same.
  • Performs investigations of accidents or possible crimes through observation, questioning witnesses, and gathering physical evidence.
  • Performs investigative tasks, arrests, and processes criminal suspects.
  • Testifies in court concerning arrests.
  • Issues citations for violations of traffic regulations, serves warrants, apprehends and processes criminal suspects and transports to detention facilities.
  • Performs other related duties as required.
  • Officers are assigned to a permanent 12-hour shift (day or night).

Requirements


  • Working knowledge of state and federal laws, local ordinances, especially relating to search and seizure, traffic control, pursuit, and arrest.
  • Skill in the use of firearms and other police equipment and in the application of self-defense tactics.
  • Must be at least 20 years of age.
  • Must possess valid North Carolina driver's license.
  • Graduation from high school or G.E.D. and successful completion of the North Carolina Basic Law Enforcement Training (BLET) academy required.
  • If not currently certified in North Carolina as a police officer, must have the ability to meet the lateral entry requirements as set forth by the North Carolina Criminal Justice Education and Training Standards Commission.
Preferred Qualifications:

Prior experience as a sworn law enforcement officer. Graduation from an accredited program with a degree in criminal justice, sociology, public administration, or other closely related field.

Salary Description


Salary Grade 17 ($46,852 - $73,792) Town of Landis, NC

Job Tags

Permanent employment, Full time, Part time, Local area, Immediate start, Shift work, Night shift,

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