Police Officer

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GENERAL STATEMENT OF DUTIES: Performs responsible police work in the protection of life and property through the enforcement of laws and ordinances; may be assigned to special duties such as School Resource Officer or Code Enforcement; performs related duties as required.

DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF THE CLASS: A Police Officer's work involves 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 criminals, and enforcement of laws and ordinances. This employee must be able to act without direct supervision using independent judgment and discretion in meeting emergency and non-emergency situations. Duties are performed in accordance with departmental rules and directives. Work involves extensive public contacts and situations of personal danger. Work is performed under the regular supervision of a Patrol Sergeant.

JOB RELATED PHYSICAL ACTIVITY REQUIREMENTS: This position requires the employee to exert up to 100 pounds of force occasionally and less force frequently. Physical activity related to this position may include climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, reaching, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting, fingering, grasping, feeling, talking, hearing and repetitive motions. Sufficient visual acuity is required 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. This employee is subject indoor and outdoor environmental conditions throughout the year and may be required to wear a respirator. An employee in this position could be "reasonably anticipated" as a result of performing their job duties to face contact with blood and other potentially infectious materials.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES: Knowledge or the ability to acquire during a 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 and investigation; knowledge of the geography of the City, to include transportation routes, building, and residential areas; rules and directives 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 interrogations; ability to write and speak effectively; skill or the ability to develop skill during a reasonable period of training in the use and care of issued firearms; ability to exercise good judgment and emotional maturity under stressful conditions; ability to recognize potentially dangerous situations; ability to work longer hours on rotating shifts, with occasional overtime as required to ensure the provision of emergency services; ability to maintain the confidentiality of sensitive information; ability to represent the Police Department in a professional manner in a variety of settings and public interactions.

ACCEPTABLE EXPERIENCE AND TRAINING: Graduation from high school and successful completion of a course in Basic Law Enforcement Training approved by the North Carolina Criminal Justice Education and Training Standards Division; or any equivalent combination of experience and training which provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENT: Must posses and maintain a Basic Law Enforcement Certificate issued by the North Carolina Justice Education and Training Standards Commission; must successfully complete 40-hour training class for School Resource Officers; must possess, or be able to obtain by the time of hire, a valid North Carolina driver's license.