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City of Gastonia lists this POLICE OFFICER I, II, III (LATERAL) opportunity in gastonia, North Carolina. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Gastonia Police Officer PositionThe Gastonia Police Department is seeking dedicated individuals to join our team as Police Officers I, II, and III. We offer a rewarding career where you can make a positive impact on the lives of others while upholding the highest standards of professionalism.Applicants must possess a current North Carolina Basic Law Enforcement Training (BLET) certification at the time of application in order to be considered for lateral entry officers.Police Officers with the City of Gastonia serve as dedicated public safety professionals committed to protecting life and property while fostering positive relationships within the community. Responsibilities include engaging in community-oriented policing, proactively patrolling assigned areas to deter criminal activity, responding to calls for service, enforcing federal, state, and local laws, conducting criminal investigations, making lawful arrests, preparing detailed reports, and providing testimony in court proceedings.Work is performed under the limited supervision of an assigned supervisor and requires sound judgment, professionalism, and the ability to respond effectively in dynamic and potentially hazardous situations. Officers may also perform additional duties as assigned to support the mission of the Police Department and ensure the safety and well-being of the citizens and visitors of the City of Gastonia.Lateral Officer Sign-On Bonus: $15,000Essential Functions/DutiesThe following job functions are typical for a position of this nature. These are not to be construed as exclusive or all-inclusive. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each function satisfactorily. Other job functions and duties may be required as assigned.On an assigned shift, operate a patrol car or walk to observe all violations of traffic laws, suspicious activities or persons and disturbances of the law and order. Responds to radio dispatches and answers calls and complaintsAssist citizens by supplying information or advice, serving warrants and making arrestsTestifies in courtProvides police escorts, directs traffic.Investigates automobile accidentsReports unsafe conditions existing in the street or other public facilitiesMaintains records and prepares detailed reportsMay be assigned to Investigations or PatrolKnowledge, Skills and AbilitiesWorking knowledge of police methods, practices and procedures; thorough knowledge of the geography of the City and location of important buildings;General knowledge of the rules and regulations of the Police Department;General knowledge of the principles and techniques of emergency care;Ability to understand and carry out oral and written instructions and to prepare clear, comprehensive reports;Ability to deal courteously but firmly with the public;Ability to analyze situations and adapt quick, effective, and reasonable courses of action with due regard to surrounding hazards and circumstancesAbility to use firearms and operate motor vehicles.Education/Experience/Physical Demands/Special Requirements/Additional InformationPolice Officer I Qualifications Minimally qualified starting pays: $ hourlyHigh School diploma or the equivalence thereofBLET certified by the NC Criminal Justice Training and Standards CommissionDCI certification from the State of NC within 120 days of being a sworn law enforcement officer.Police Officer II Qualifications Minimally qualified starting pays: $ hourlyAssociate's Degree in Criminal Justice or closely related fieldOr a High School diploma with 7 years' law enforcement experience and an Intermediate CertificateBLET certified by the NC Criminal Justice Training and Standards CommissionDCI Certification from the State of NCPolice Officer III Qualifications Minimally qualified starting pays: $ hourlyBachelor's Degree in Criminal Justice or closely related fieldOr Associate's Degree in Criminal Justice or closely related field with 7 years' experience in law enforcement and an Advanced CertificateBLET certified by the NC Criminal Justice Training and Standards CommissionDCI Certification from the State of NCSpecial RequirementsMust be 20 years of age or olderA valid Driver's License with an acceptable driving historyAdditional InformationIntermediate Certificate: 2.5% Pay IncentiveAdvance Certificate: 2.5% Pay IncentiveNC with 2 years of sworn service may qualify for a $15,000 sign-on bonusGastonia City Limits Relocation: $1,500 One-Time Pay Incentive3rd Shift Differential: 5% Pay IncentiveBilingual Pay Incentive: 2.5%Physical Demands/Work EnvironmentClimbing: Ascending or descending ladders, stairs, scaffolding, ramps, poles, and the like, using feet, legs, and/or hands and arms. This factor is important if the amount and kind of climbing required exceed those required for ordinary locomotion.Balancing: Maintaining body equilibrium to prevent falling when walking, standing, or crouching on narrow, slippery, or erratically moving surfaces. This factor is important if the amount and kind of balancing exceed what is needed for ordinary locomotion and the maintenance of body equilibrium.Stooping: Bending body downward and forward by bending the spine at the waist. This factor is important if it occurs to a considerable degree and requires full use of the lower extremities and back muscles.Kneeling: Bending legs at the knee to come to rest on the knee or knees.Crouching: Bending the body downward and forward by bending the leg and spine.Crawling: Moving about on hands and knees or hands and feet.Reaching: Extending hand(s) and arm(s) in any direction.Standing: Particularly for sustained periods.Walking: Moving about on foot to accomplish tasks, particularly for long distances or moving from one work site to another.Pushing: Using upper extremities to press against something with steady force in order to thrust forward, downward, or outward.Pulling: Using the upper extremities to exert force to draw, drag, haul, or tug objects in a sustained motion.Lifting: Raising objects from a lower to a higher position or moving objects horizontally from position to position. This factor is important if it occurs to a considerable degree and requires the substantial use of upper extremities and back muscles.Fingering: Picking, pinching, typing, or otherwise working, primarily with fingers rather than with the whole hand or arm as in handling.Grasping: Applying pressure to an object with the fingers and palm.Feeling: Perceiving attributes of objects, such as size, shape, temperature, or texture by touching the skin, particularly the fingertips.Talking: Expressing or exchanging ideas using the spoken word. Those activities in which they must convey detailed or important spoken instructions to other workers accurately, loudly, or quickly.Hearing: Perceiving the nature of sounds at normal spoken word levels with or without correction. Ability to receive detailed information through oral communication, and to make fine discriminations in sound, such as when making fine adjustments on machined parts.Repetitive Motions: Substantial movements (motions) of the wrists, hands, and/or fingers.The physical requirements of this position include: Medium Work: Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, /or up to 20 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects.The visual acuity requirements, including color, depth perception, and field of vision, include:Preparing and analyzing data and figuresTranscriptionComputer terminalExtensive readingThe conditions the worker will be subject to in this position include:The worker is subject
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gastonia, NC, 28052, US
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