Police Patrol Officer jobs in Salisbury, NC

GENERAL DESCRIPTION
Performs responsible police work in the protection of life and property through the enforcement of laws and ordinances. Positions involve patrolling of assigned areas, accident and crime scene investigations, collection and preservation of physical evidence, follow-up investigations and special assignments for the purpose of the prevention of crime, apprehension of offenders and enforcement of laws and ordinances. Police officer must be able to act without the direct supervision using independent judgment and discretion in meeting emergency and non-emergency situations. Duties are performed in accordance with law and departmental directives. Work involves extensive public contacts and situations of personal danger. Work is performed under the regular supervision of a Sergeant.

PAY: $15.50-$18.50 per hour/85.75 hours Bi-weekly/ paid benefits/ paid holiday and take home vehicle.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES
Knowledge or the ability to acquire during reasonable period of training, knowledge of modern police practices and methods, applicable federal, state and local laws and ordinances, particularly the laws of arrest, search investigation; knowledge of the geography of the Town of Troy, to include public and private schools, major buildings and residential areas; rules and directions of the Police Department and reporting procedures; ability to deal firmly and courteously with the public; ability to analyze situations quickly and objectively and to determine proper course of action to be taken; ability to react quickly and calmly during emergency situations; ability to obtain information through interviews and interrogation; ability to write and speak effectively; trainable in the use and care of firearms within a reasonable period of time; ability to exercise good judgment and emotional maturity under stressful conditions; ability to recognize potentially dangerous situations; ability to work long hours on rotating shifts with occasional overtime as required; ability to maintain the confidentiality of sensitive information.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
Must have a high school diploma or equivalent and graduated from a Basic Law Enforcement Training Program approved by North Carolina Criminal Justice Education and Training Standards Commission; prior law enforcement experience is not required.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS
Successful completion of departmental field training under the direction of a certified law enforcement field training officer Must be at least 21 years or older at the time of employment Must possess or be able to obtain at the time of hire a valid NC driver’s license Must be a United States Citizen Must be able to read, write and speak the English language Must maintain a valid North Carolina Justice Education and Training Standards Commission law enforcement certification
Successful applicants must be able to perform ALL of the above functions, unassisted and at a pace and level of performance consistent with the actual job requirements. Must be honest and exhibit good moral character

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
Must be able to perform heavy work exerting up to 100 pounds of force occasionally and/or up to 50 pounds of force frequently and/or up to 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects Must be able to 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 possess the visual acuity to prepare and analyze data and figures, operate a computer terminal, visually inspect and detect small defects in equipment, use measuring devices and do extensive reading. Specific vision abilities required by this position include: close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus Must be able to work in environmental conditions that require both inside and outside work in all weather conditions Must be able to work in conditions that are subject to contact with potentially infectious bodily fluids and materials Must be mentally and physically able to competently perform all the essential job functions Physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job and are not all inclusive.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $15.50 - $18.50 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 12 hour shift
• Day shift
• Holidays
• Night shift
• Overtime
• Rotating shift
• Rotating weekends

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Required)

Shift availability:

• Day Shift (Required)
• Night Shift (Required)

Ability to Commute:

• Troy, NC 27371 (Required)

Work Location: In person