Police Officer

Police Officer

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED. (Associates Degree or Bachelor’s Degree preferred)
• Possession of Basic Law Enforcement Training certification.
• 1 – 3 Years of Law Enforcement Experience.
• Possession of an appropriate driver’s license valid in the State of North Carolina.
• Possession of or ability to obtain FEMA ICS-100 and ICS-700 certifications within six months of appointment.
• Work a variety of shifts, including weekdays and weekends, day, evening, and overnight.

Responsibilities

• Operates a patrol vehicle or walks on an assigned shift, to observe for violations of traffic laws, suspicious activities or persons, and disturbances of law and order.
• Enforces all State and local laws pertaining to criminal, civil and traffic offenses and ensures the health, safety, and welfare of the public.
• Interviews victims and witnesses to obtain additional necessary information regarding crimes, accidents, violations, etc.; helps investigate crimes and collect evidence; conducts searches; investigates traffic accidents.
• Responds to radio dispatches and answers calls and complaints; issues traffic citations; serves warrants, summons, etc.
• Assists the public with services including education on crime prevention, provision of general information, assistance with auto or home lockouts, general complaints, stranded motorists and provides escort services for banks, funerals and other business.
• Makes arrests, completes arrest records and testifies in court; writes clear, concise reports to ensure legal procedures are followed, court testimony is complete and accurate, and evidence is collected and maintained with exact details.
• Directs traffic; performs residential and commercial checks.
• Assists other law enforcement agencies when requested or assigned.
• Performs basic maintenance of all issued equipment.
• Participates in various in-service and special training programs.
• May be required to work outside normal work hours in on-call and emergency situations.
• Performs work during emergency or disaster situations upon request and as assigned by management.
• Integrates and aligns with Leland Police Department mission, vision, and values and Town of Leland core values.
• Build relationships with the community to contribute to the health and safety of vulnerable populations and the community, generally.
• Regularly demonstrates and supports others to demonstrate the Town’s core values of respect, engagement, supportive work environment, communication and service excellence.
• Other responsibilities as assigned.

Preferred Qualifications

• Associates Degree or Bachelor’s Degree preferred