POLICE OFFICER

Patrol Duties

Monitors the environment and behavior of individuals, prevents crime, detects and investigates unusual circumstances, and responds to the needs of the community while patrolling the Town.

Responds and takes appropriate action on a wide range of calls for police service, including emergency assistance, crimes in progress, complaints of suspicious or criminal activity, domestic and neighborhood disputes, loud and disruptive behavior, concerns involving persons of diminished capacity, traffic accidents and congestion, and civil disputes.

Conducts investigations of traffic violations, traffic accidents, and criminal activity through personal observations and interviews of victims, witnesses, and suspects.

• Protects, photographs, diagrams, documents, and collects physical evidence for presentation in court.
• Issues citations, serves warrants, summons, and subpoenas, and makes warrant less arrests.
• Operates the Automated Fingerprint Identification System and the Digital Image Capturing System, completes arrest reports, and documents the information.
• Drives a patrol vehicle for up to 12 hours a day in routine situations and during emergencies while simultaneously operating police emergency equipment and a two-way radio to transmit and receive information.
• Operates a mobile data terminal while on patrol accessing Computer Aided Dispatch information, PISTOL’s Records Management System, criminal warrants, driver license information, and vehicle registration information.
• Maintains vehicle weapons and other equipment in standard working order.
• Uses the appropriate level of force to de-escalate volatile situations or control agitated/hostile individuals.
• Subdues physically attacking persons or persons resisting arrest.
• Regulates and directs vehicular and pedestrian traffic when needed.
• Conducts special targeted enforcement efforts to enforce seatbelt, alcohol, speed, or other laws.
• Operates 800 Mhz Trunking radio system, radar, and Intoxilyzer equipment.
• Prepares records and reports of activities as required by policy or laws.

Special Duties

• Serves as a DARE officer or a school resource officer performing specialized teaching, student interaction, after school activities, parental counseling, and participating in general school activities with teachers, principles, guidance counselors, and other officials.
• Serves as a canine handler assigned to a Patrol squad.
• Completes mandatory state and federal in-service training.
• Advises the public on laws and local ordinances; serves papers as needed.
• Assists stranded motorists; gives information and directions to visitors and the general public.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED and successful completion of basic law enforcement training (possession of a Basic Law Enforcement Certificate); or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Before assignment to sworn duties, employees must possess a valid North Carolina driver’s license, be a United States Citizen, and have completed General Law Enforcement Certification requirements established by the North Carolina Justice Training and Standards Commission for certified law enforcement officers.
• Be of good moral character as determined by an extensive background investigation.
• Must pass a written test, a written narrative, oral interview, job related physical abilities test, a psychological examination, medical evaluation, and drug screening.
• Must pass a Field Training Period of observation up to 3 months long.
• For a K9 Officer: Must have been a Canine handler of a Certified Police K-9 within the past 10 years.

Benefits

The Town of Mooresville offers a complete benefits package to full-time employees including health care, dental, vision, retirement, deferred compensation plans, flexible spending accounts, life insurance, long-term disability, holidays, vacation, and sick leave. Part-time employees who work an average of 30 hours per week over the course of a year, receive benefits on a pro-rated basis. To learn more details, click the following link. Town of Mooresville Benefits Guide 2025-2026