Town of Fuquay-Varina
Overview
Performs responsible general duty law enforcement work to protect life and property in the Town. An employee in this class performs a full range of general law enforcement duties in the patrol or investigations division or as a School Resource Officer (SRO). Work includes patrolling the Town during a shift in a police car, on foot, by bicycle, or other appropriate means; preventing, detecting, and investigating disturbances and crime; investigating traffic accidents; helping victims; and performing traffic control work; apprehending suspects; testifying in court; and executing related assignments. Work also includes serving as School Resource Officer on a school campus. Employees must exercise judgment, initiative and calm control when performing duties, but more difficult problems are normally carried out under the direction of or in conjunction with the Police Sergeant. Work involves frequent public contact requiring tact, firmness, and decisiveness. Work is performed in accordance with departmental policy and state and federal law, supplemented with specific directions from superior officers. Employees are subject to the usual hazards of law enforcement work and Level III OSHA Standards on blood borne pathogens. Work is performed under regular supervision, and is evaluated through observation, review of reports, and discussion concerning how particular incidents or activities were handled. New incentive bonus program
effective July 1, 2021: Recruitment Bonus Program. Recruitment incentives are paid after successful completion of field training. Responsibilities
Patrol streets in a police car, on foot, by bicycle or other appropriate means; check doors and windows; examine premises of unoccupied residences or buildings; detect unusual conditions; maintain surveillance and observation for stolen cars, missing persons, or suspects; report dangerous or defective streets, sidewalks, traffic lights, or other hazardous conditions. Respond to calls for assistance, complaints, suspicious activity, domestic disputes, loud and disruptive behavior, and other needs; determine the true nature of the situation and take appropriate legal or persuasive action. Investigate traffic accidents; issue traffic citations; direct traffic and participate in other emergency operations. Perform investigations of crimes through observation, questioning witnesses, suspects, and victims, and gathering physical evidence; maintain detailed case files; conduct follow-up investigations, develop sources and leads; maintain chain of custody of evidence; coordinate cases with DA’s office; testify in court. Serve as School Resource Officer; establish trust and effective working relationships with school administration, faculty, staff, students, and parents; plan and execute effective traffic management; coordinate and participate in security and law enforcement for special school events; investigate crimes on campus; provide personal counseling on law enforcement and behavioral issues as requested. Advise the public on laws and local ordinances; testify in court; execute search warrants; serve papers as needed. Regulate and direct vehicular traffic at busy times or when traffic signal malfunctions or accidents require; maintain order at public gatherings. Perform funeral and bank escorts. Operate a two-way radio to receive instructions and report information to police headquarters. Prepare detailed records and reports of activities. Use various software programs to prepare incident reports, perform research, check driver’s licenses and vehicle registrations, check for outstanding warrants and related research. Perform special projects as assigned by the department, such as assisting with background investigations of applicants, helping install or maintain security of technology, and coordinating in-service training. Performs related duties as required. Qualifications
Considerable knowledge of state and federal laws, local ordinances, and department policies, especially relating to arrest, search and seizure, and traffic control. Knowledge of the application of information technology to the work. Working knowledge of law enforcement principles, practices, methods, and equipment. Working knowledge of scientific criminal detection and identification methods. Skilled in the use of firearms and other police equipment and in the application of self-defense and de-escalation tactics. Skilled in collaborative conflict resolution. Ability to communicate clearly over radio and other technology. Ability to operate a computer terminal. Ability to act with sound judgment in routine and emergency situations. Ability to present effective court testimony. Ability to prepare clear and concise activity reports. Ability to build and maintain cooperative and effective relations with citizens, coworkers, other law enforcement agencies, and Town officials. Physical Requirements
Must be able to physically perform the basic life operational functions of climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, reaching, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting, fingering, grasping, feeling, talking, hearing, and repetitive motions. Must be able to perform medium work exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, up to 20 pounds of force frequently, and up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects. Must possess the visual acuity to operate a police vehicle and distinguish details and differences when observing people, places, or things on patrol. Education and Experience
Graduation from high school and some law enforcement training or experience. Special Requirement
Before assignment to sworn duties, employees must possess a valid North Carolina Driver’s license and have completed at least the minimum requirement established by the North Carolina Criminal Justice Training and Standards Council for certified law enforcement officers, with possession of a Basic Law Enforcement Certificate. Ability to obtain required certifications. Additional Information
The starting salary will be determined based on the selected candidate\'s skills and qualifications.
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Performs responsible general duty law enforcement work to protect life and property in the Town. An employee in this class performs a full range of general law enforcement duties in the patrol or investigations division or as a School Resource Officer (SRO). Work includes patrolling the Town during a shift in a police car, on foot, by bicycle, or other appropriate means; preventing, detecting, and investigating disturbances and crime; investigating traffic accidents; helping victims; and performing traffic control work; apprehending suspects; testifying in court; and executing related assignments. Work also includes serving as School Resource Officer on a school campus. Employees must exercise judgment, initiative and calm control when performing duties, but more difficult problems are normally carried out under the direction of or in conjunction with the Police Sergeant. Work involves frequent public contact requiring tact, firmness, and decisiveness. Work is performed in accordance with departmental policy and state and federal law, supplemented with specific directions from superior officers. Employees are subject to the usual hazards of law enforcement work and Level III OSHA Standards on blood borne pathogens. Work is performed under regular supervision, and is evaluated through observation, review of reports, and discussion concerning how particular incidents or activities were handled. New incentive bonus program
effective July 1, 2021: Recruitment Bonus Program. Recruitment incentives are paid after successful completion of field training. Responsibilities
Patrol streets in a police car, on foot, by bicycle or other appropriate means; check doors and windows; examine premises of unoccupied residences or buildings; detect unusual conditions; maintain surveillance and observation for stolen cars, missing persons, or suspects; report dangerous or defective streets, sidewalks, traffic lights, or other hazardous conditions. Respond to calls for assistance, complaints, suspicious activity, domestic disputes, loud and disruptive behavior, and other needs; determine the true nature of the situation and take appropriate legal or persuasive action. Investigate traffic accidents; issue traffic citations; direct traffic and participate in other emergency operations. Perform investigations of crimes through observation, questioning witnesses, suspects, and victims, and gathering physical evidence; maintain detailed case files; conduct follow-up investigations, develop sources and leads; maintain chain of custody of evidence; coordinate cases with DA’s office; testify in court. Serve as School Resource Officer; establish trust and effective working relationships with school administration, faculty, staff, students, and parents; plan and execute effective traffic management; coordinate and participate in security and law enforcement for special school events; investigate crimes on campus; provide personal counseling on law enforcement and behavioral issues as requested. Advise the public on laws and local ordinances; testify in court; execute search warrants; serve papers as needed. Regulate and direct vehicular traffic at busy times or when traffic signal malfunctions or accidents require; maintain order at public gatherings. Perform funeral and bank escorts. Operate a two-way radio to receive instructions and report information to police headquarters. Prepare detailed records and reports of activities. Use various software programs to prepare incident reports, perform research, check driver’s licenses and vehicle registrations, check for outstanding warrants and related research. Perform special projects as assigned by the department, such as assisting with background investigations of applicants, helping install or maintain security of technology, and coordinating in-service training. Performs related duties as required. Qualifications
Considerable knowledge of state and federal laws, local ordinances, and department policies, especially relating to arrest, search and seizure, and traffic control. Knowledge of the application of information technology to the work. Working knowledge of law enforcement principles, practices, methods, and equipment. Working knowledge of scientific criminal detection and identification methods. Skilled in the use of firearms and other police equipment and in the application of self-defense and de-escalation tactics. Skilled in collaborative conflict resolution. Ability to communicate clearly over radio and other technology. Ability to operate a computer terminal. Ability to act with sound judgment in routine and emergency situations. Ability to present effective court testimony. Ability to prepare clear and concise activity reports. Ability to build and maintain cooperative and effective relations with citizens, coworkers, other law enforcement agencies, and Town officials. Physical Requirements
Must be able to physically perform the basic life operational functions of climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, reaching, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting, fingering, grasping, feeling, talking, hearing, and repetitive motions. Must be able to perform medium work exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, up to 20 pounds of force frequently, and up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects. Must possess the visual acuity to operate a police vehicle and distinguish details and differences when observing people, places, or things on patrol. Education and Experience
Graduation from high school and some law enforcement training or experience. Special Requirement
Before assignment to sworn duties, employees must possess a valid North Carolina Driver’s license and have completed at least the minimum requirement established by the North Carolina Criminal Justice Training and Standards Council for certified law enforcement officers, with possession of a Basic Law Enforcement Certificate. Ability to obtain required certifications. Additional Information
The starting salary will be determined based on the selected candidate\'s skills and qualifications.
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