Police Officer I

Job Summary/Scope

The City of Wilson is a vibrant city of around 50,000 people located in eastern North Carolina. Known for its innovative spirit and excellent public services, Wilson boasts top-rated police, fire, and recreation departments. The city offers a best-in-class benefits package and competitive salaries.

Job Responsibilities

• Patrols assigned areas to detect and prevent crime.
• Answers calls for service and assistance.
• Investigates criminal complaints and accidents.
• Enforces motor vehicle laws.
• Affords assistance to the District Attorney.
• Prepares timely and accurate reports.
• Develops informants for intelligence gathering.
• Questions witnesses and complainants.
• Attends community meetings.
• Organizes neighborhood watches.
• Makes presentations to churches, schools, civic organizations, and business leaders.
• Participates in agency volunteer programs.
• Performs organized patrols of high crime areas.
• Writes and executes search warrants.
• Serves warrants and subpoenas.
• Maintains vehicle, firearms, and other equipment.
• Directs traffic as needed.
• Collects and maintains evidence.
• Ensures proper chain of custody.

Minimum Qualifications

• Ability to read, write, and perform mathematical calculations at a high school level or equivalent.
• No experience requirements.
• Valid driver's license issued by the State of North Carolina.
• Physically capable of meeting current requirements set forth by the North Carolina Training and Standards Commission.
• Passes a drug screen administered according to the standards of the Department of Health and Human Services for Federal Workplace Drug Testing Programs.
• Psychologically screened by a clinical psychologist or psychiatrist licensed to practice in North Carolina.
• Interviewed personally by the Department Head or his representative.
• Not convicted of felonies, crimes punishable by more than two years in prison, or four or more Class B misdemeanors within the past five years.
• Graduated from high school or passed the General Educational Development Test indicating high school equivalency.
• Satisfactorily completes the employing agency's in-service firearms training program.

Work Environment/Physical Demands

The work involves frequent lifting of light and occasionally heavy objects, using tools and equipment requiring high dexterity, and exposure to life-threatening situations. The work may be performed outdoors in cold or inclement weather.

Employer

The City of Wilson
Address: 1800 Herring Ave., P.O. Box 10, Wilson, North Carolina, 27894
Website: http://wilsonnc.org