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Police Officer
Description
Under general supervision performs basic law enforcement work associated with a certified police officer as established by the North Carolina Criminal Justice Education and Training Standards Commission; responds to medical alarms; performs related work as required. Employees must be able to successfully perform all essential functions and primary tasks of the position description.
Examples of Duties
Essential Functions:
- Respond to emergency situations in vehicles and on foot.
- Conduct criminal investigations, to include interviewing suspects, victims and witnesses, collecting evidence, conducting searches and documenting actions taken.
- Enforce criminal law, including making custodial arrests and using physical or other force when necessary.
- Serve warrants and criminal summons.
- Enforce traffic law, direct traffic and investigate traffic crashes.
- Operate and maintain a department assigned vehicle.
- Participate in mandatory and optional training courses, which may include the application of skills and abilities.
- Perform rescue operations and render assistance to citizens.
- Respond to requests for service, both criminal and non-criminal in nature.
- Testify in court, including preparation of necessary reports and related documents.
- Patrols (on foot, bike, patrol car or other authorized conveyance) to preserve general order.
- Checks for unlocked doors, broken windows and other indications of unusual situations.
- Notifies owners in person or with various communication methods of conditions deserving attention.
- Reports the existence of hazardous conditions to the proper authority.
- Provides assistance to other officers in accordance with policy and procedure.
- Enforces town ordinances.
- Operates patrol vehicle, radar and other assigned police equipment.
- Notifies proper authorities in case of injuries or fatalities.
- Investigates suspicious persons, vehicles and conditions.
- Responds to rescue, hazardous materials and medical alarms; perform rescue operations and render assistance to citizens.
- Uses medical equipment to mitigate an incident.
- Escorts parades, funerals and similar processions.
- Accompanies persons transporting large sums of money or other valuables to provide protection.
- Directs traffic.
- At sports events and on other occasions when traffic becomes congested.
- At school crossings and dangerous intersections.
- Attends public gatherings to maintain order.
- Inspects equipment, ensures proper functioning and maintains it in a presentable manner.
- Transports bank bags from Town Hall to various banks for deposits and change on a daily basis.
- Prepares a variety of records and reports as required.
- Performs other duties as required.
Typical Qualifications
Education and Experience:
- Graduation from a standard high school and completion of advanced courses and seminars in various phases of police work
- Preferably completion of a college degree program in police science, criminal justice, law enforcement or related area.
- Some experience as a certified police officer is preferred but not required. FTO is provided for both experienced and no experience.
As of July 1, 2025
Medical Insurance
The Town pays for medical insurance coverage for regular employees through Blue Cross Blue Shield of NC. You may choose to extend coverage to eligible dependents through payroll deductions on a pre-tax basis. Coverage begins on the first day of the month following employment (e.g. work begins Jan 15, coverage begins Feb 1).
Vision Insurance
The Town pays for vision insurance coverage for regular employees through MetLife. You may choose to extend coverage to eligible dependents through payroll deductions on a pre-tax basis. Coverage begins on the first day of the month following employment (e.g. work begins Jan 15, coverage begins Feb 1).
Dental Insurance
The Town pays for dental insurance coverage for regular employees through MetLife. You may choose to extend coverage to eligible dependents through payroll deductions on a pre-tax basis. Coverage begins on the first day of the month following employment (e.g. work begins Jan 15, coverage begins Feb 1).
Telemedicine
The Town provides 24/7 access to doctors through Teladoc. Regular Town employees and their in-home family members are covered. Coverage begins on the first day of the month following employment (e.g. work begins Jan 15, coverage begins Feb 1).
Flexible Spending Accounts
The Town offers employees the option of setting aside money for medical and dependent care expenses using pre-tax dollars through Flores Flexible Spending.
Local Governmental Employees Retirement System
All regular employees are automatically enrolled into the NC Local Governmental Employees Retirement System (NCLGERS). The employee contributes 6% of gross wages to the retirement account. The Town contributes based on guidelines set by the retirement system. Participation begins on the first day of work. Employees are fully vested after 5 years of creditable service.
401k Supplemental Retirement
The Town contributes 5% of gross wages for regular employees through the Empower Retirement System. Employees may voluntarily elect to make additional contributions on a pre-tax or after-tax basis. Participation begins on the first day of work.
Life Insurance
All regular employees are provided a basic life insurance benefit of $25,000 through MetLife, and the Town pays the full premium cost. Coverage begins 30 days after the first day of work (e.g. work begins Jan 15, coverage begins Feb 15).
Short-term Disability Insurance
The Town pays for short-term disability insurance coverage for regular employees through MetLife. Insurance payments begin on the 8th day of disability, with a maximum payment period of 26 weeks. Coverage begins 30 days after the first day of work (e.g. work begins Jan 15, coverage begins Feb 15).
Holidays
The Town follows the holiday schedule for the State of North Carolina, which currently includes 13 paid holidays per year: New Year's Day, Martin Luther King Jr Day, Good Friday, Memorial Day, Juneteenth, Independence Day, Labor Day, Veterans Day, Thanksgiving (2), and Christmas (3).
Vacation Leave
Vacation leave is earned at a rate based on length of service, beginning with a rate of 1 day per month. Leave accrues bi-weekly with the payroll process. You are required to complete six months of service before vacation leave will be granted. Vacation leave accumulation is capped at 30 days; excess hours may be eligible for transfer to sick leave.
Sick Leave
Sick leave is earned at a rate of 1 day per month. Leave accrues bi-weekly with the payroll process. Town employees may accumulate sick leave indefinitely.
Parental Leave
Eligible employees may receive up to 6 weeks of paid parental leave for the birth or adoption of a child.
Employee Assistance Program
The Town provides free, confidential support for personal, work-related, and family concerns.
Special Separation Allowance for Law Enforcement Officers
Law enforcement officers who retire on a service allowance may be eligible for a monthly separation allowance payable until age 62. Other conditions also apply.
Workers Compensation
All Town employees are covered under the North Carolina Worker's Compensation Act. This act covers those employees who suffer injuries as a result of an accident while performing duties. It will pay medical expenses and a portion of the employee's salary if the individual is out of work as a result of a work-related disability.
Social Security
Town employees are members of the Social Security System. Each employee contributes 6.2% of their annual salary, and the Town contributes the same amount. Social Security benefits include retirement and disability payments and survivor's insurance.
Local Government Federal Credit Union Membership
As a municipal employee, you are eligible to join the Local Government Federal Credit Union. The credit union provides a variety of services such as checking accounts, savings accounts, low-interest loans, and investment options.
Tuition Assistance
Full-time employees who have completed their initial probationary period may receive financial reimbursement assistance of up to $1,000 per fiscal year for satisfactory completion of courses relating to their present job or future position with the Town.
Law Enforcement Take Home Vehicle
Full-time employees in a law enforcement capacity may qualify for the take-home vehicle program if they reside within the approved commuting area.
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