Police Officer (00004)

Essential Functions/Typical Tasks

• Enforces laws; investigates crimes; collects evidence; prepares reports.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• Possession of an appropriate driver's license valid in the State of North Carolina.

Special Requirements

• 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.