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City of Newton lists this Police Officer opportunity in newton, North Carolina. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Law Enforcement OfficerPrimary Reason Why Classification Exists To perform routine law enforcement work including patrolling the city, responding to service calls, and performing routine investigations Distinguishing Features of the Class An employee in this class is responsible for performing general duty law enforcement work for the field operations bureau of the city's police department. Work includes routine patrol, traffic accident and criminal investigation, police vehicle maintenance, serving criminal papers, traffic law enforcement, and responding to domestic disputes. This employee is highly visible in crime areas, and must be aggressive in preventing crime. This employee must have the ability to develop a positive public image. Tact and firmness, sound judgment, and a positive attitude are required. Employee is subject to the usual hazards of law enforcement work including the potential for physical harm. Work is performed under the immediate supervision of a Police Sergeant or other senior law enforcement officer or supervisor and is evaluated for effectiveness, visibility, compliance with standards, public support, and attainment of performance objectives.Illustrative Examples of WorkPatrols high and low crime areas; talks to people in the community; checks security of buildings and residences; apprehends offendersInvestigates traffic accidents; uses measurement devices and eye witness accounts to determine violators; assists motorists in filling out or exchanging insurance informationMaintains readiness of police vehicle with fuel and air pressureServes criminal papers; locates people under indictment; serves warrants, orders for arrest, and criminal summonsObserves and follows people violating traffic laws, vehicle registrations and inspections laws, and other traffic offenses; enforces speed limitsConducts criminal investigations by gathering information, processing crime scenes, and interviewing witnessesResponds to domestic situations; attempts to resolve conflict by recommending solutionsKnowledge, Skills, and AbilitiesKnowledge of modern law enforcement principles, practices, and proceduresKnowledge of departmental standard operating policies and procedures, and federal, state, and local laws and ordinancesKnowledge of practices, materials, techniques, and equipment pertinent to job assignmentSkill in the use of firearms and other authorized law enforcement equipmentAbility and willingness to act quickly and properly in emergency situationsAbility and willingness to establish and maintain effective working relationships with superiors, subordinates, and the general publicAbility to express thoughts clearly both orally and in written reportsRequirementsPhysical Requirements Work in this position is medium work, exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 20 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects. Employee must have the visual acuity to prepare and analyze data and figures, operate a computer terminal, and perform extensive reading. Employee must demonstrate continual physical fitness to withstand the rigors of law enforcement officer and physical confrontation with assailants and/or foot chases for apprehensions. Employee may be required to use deadly force to subdue an assailant or to protect themselves or others. Education and Experience Graduation from high school; an Associate's degree in Criminal Justice is preferred; some prior law enforcement experience is desired Special Requirements Valid North Carolina Drivers License Must obtain (and maintain) Basic Law Enforcement Certification (BLET) as a law enforcement officer by the North Carolina Criminal Justice Education & Training Standards Commission (required to be continuously employed)
Worksite address
newton, NC, 28658, US
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