Police Officer Job at City of New Bern, NC, New Bern, NC

  • City of New Bern, NC
  • New Bern, NC

Job Description

General Definition of Work

Starting Salary: BLET certification and High School graduation or equivalent - $49,341.00; BLET certification and Associate's degree - $50,574.53; BLET certification and Bachelor's degree - $51,808.05. Consideration of salary will be given to applicants from an equal size or larger department.

Performs responsible protective service work involving a variety of general or support duty police assignments; does related work as required. Much of the work is performed under emergency conditions and frequently involves considerable personal hazard. Work is performed under the regular supervision of a Police Sergeant.

Essential Functions/Typical Tasks

Enforcing laws; investigating crimes; collecting evidence; preparing reports.

On an assigned shift, operates a patrol vehicle or walks to observe for violations of traffic laws, suspicious activities or persons and disturbances of law and order.

Interviews victims and witnesses to obtain additional information regarding crime, accident, violation, etc.

Responds to radio dispatches and answers calls and complaints; issues traffic citations and warning tickets.

Completes field interview and incident reports.

Serves warrants and subpoenas; makes arrests.

Attends scheduled court dates; testifies in court.

Provides police escorts, directs traffic; performs residential and commercial checks.

Fills out arrest records, fingerprints, photographs, etc.; performs prisoner security functions.

Performs follow-up investigations; may work undercover; processes crime scenes.

May be assigned to special operations or technical support operations; attends in-service training.

Performs related tasks as required.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Some knowledge of police methods, practices and procedures; some knowledge of the geography of the City and location of important buildings; some knowledge of the rules and regulations of the Police Department; ability to understand and carry out oral and written instructions and to prepare clear and comprehensive reports; ability to deal courteously but firmly with the public; ability to analyze situations and to adopt quick, effective and reasonable courses of action with due regard to surrounding hazards and circumstances; skill in the use of firearms and the operation of an automobile; ability to establish and maintain effective relationship with associates and the general public.

Requirements

Education and Experience Any combination of education and experience equivalent to graduation from high school. Special Requirements Possession of an appropriate driver's license valid in the State of North Carolina. Possession of Basic Law Enforcement certificate issued by the State of North Carolina. Must meet and maintain minimum training and experience qualifications for position as established by the City and the State of North Carolina. CRIMINAL BACKGROUND CHECKS REQUIRED ON FINAL INTERNAL AND EXTERNAL CANDIDATE(S) APPLYING FOR THIS POSITION WITH THE CITY OF NEW BERN. The City of New Bern is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Job Tags

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