READ BEFORE YOU APPLY:

YOU MUST BE NORTH CAROLINA BLET CERTIFIED TO APPLY.

ALL NON CERTIFIED APPLICANTS WILL BE REJECTED.

The Scotland Neck Police Department is accepting applications for the position of full time Police Officer. The officer will be responsible for general patrol duties associated with modern police practices of community-oriented policing, traffic patrol, problem-solving and evidence-based policing, narcotic & criminal investigations.

Applicants must be a citizen of the United States. Must have obtained a High School Diploma or Equivalent, must have successfully completed Basic Law Enforcement Training and passed the BLET state exam, be at least 20 years of age, be of good moral character, successfully complete a physical screening, drug screening, psychological exam, and a background investigation.

In addition to the starting salary, we offer a $100.00 a month clothing allowance for all officers and we offer a $200.00 a month living allowance for officers that move to this area.

Responsibilities and Duties

The Basics:

1) Provide for public safety by maintaining order, responding to emergencies, protecting people and property, enforcing motor vehicle and criminal laws, and promoting good community relations.

2) Identify, pursue, and arrest suspects and perpetrators of criminal acts.

3) Record facts to prepare reports that document incidents and activities.

4) Review facts of incidents to determine if criminal act or statute violations were involved.

5) Render aid to accident victims and other persons requiring first aid for physical injuries.

6) Testify in court to present evidence or act as witness in traffic and criminal cases.

7) Evaluate complaint and emergency-request information to determine response requirements.

8) Patrol areas on foot or vehicle, responding promptly to calls for assistance.

9) Monitor, note, report, and investigate suspicious persons and situations, safety hazards, and unusual or illegal activity in patrol area.

10) Investigate traffic accidents and other accidents to determine causes and to determine if a crime has been committed.

11) Photograph or draw diagrams of crime or accident scenes and interview principals and eyewitnesses.

12) Monitor traffic to ensure motorists observe traffic regulations and exhibit safe driving procedures.

13) Relay complaint and emergency-request information to appropriate agency dispatchers.

14) Issue citations or warnings to violators of motor vehicle ordinances.

15) Direct traffic flow and reroute traffic in case of emergencies.

16) Inform citizens of community services and recommend options to facilitate longer-term problem resolution.

17) Provide road information to assist motorists.

18) Process prisoners, and prepare and maintain records of prisoner bookings and prisoner status during booking and pre-trial process.

Qualifications and Skills

• High school graduate or General Educational Diploma (GED) certificate
• Must meet the state-mandated reading level requirement of 10th grade or higher
• Must not have committed or been convicted of a felony or serious misdemeanor
• Able to meet the physically demanding requirements of the job
• Be a United States citizen
• Have or be able to obtain a valid North Carolina Driver's License
• Be at least 21 years old upon completion of the Police Academy
• Must successfully pass a drug test and psychological examination

Benefits

The Town of Scotland Neck pays in full, for the employee medical coverage.

Vision and Dental plans are available at an additional low rate!

Job Type: Full-time

North Carolina State Retirement Plan

Prudential 401k Retirement Plan

State Retirement: NC Orbit

Incentive: $100.00 per month Uniform Allowance

Incentive: $200 per month to live in the area. (Must move to Scotland Neck Area)

Incentive: Take Home Vehicle if you live within 30 miles of Scotland Neck, NC

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $34,000.00 - $36,800.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Health insurance

Schedule:

• 12 hour shift

Supplemental pay types:

• Bonus pay

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Scotland Neck, NC 27874: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Preferred)

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Required)

Experience:

• Law enforcement: 1 year (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• North Carolina BLET Certification that is up to date (Required)

Work Location: In person

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