Overview
Join to apply for the Police Officer role at City of Concord . The purpose of this position is to perform police activities and emergency response in the interest of public safety.
Responsibilities
- Responds to calls for service by patrolling assigned district, enforcing laws and ordinances, issuing citations, making arrests, serving subpoenas, and answering citizen complaints.
- Investigates crimes, accidents, or violations by conducting witness and suspect interviews, following up on leads, and completing assigned cases.
- Performs field operations by conducting surveillance, organizing and directing officers, and executing search and arrest warrants.
- Prepares documentation of incidents, reports, and search warrants and maintains files.
- Attends court and testifies if necessary.
Supplemental Functions
Performs other similar duties as required.Job Specifications and Qualifications
North Carolina General StatutesBasic rules and regulations of criminal investigations, federal, state, city, and departmentBasic Police investigative and identification techniquesGeography of cityFirearmsComputersLicensing And Certifications
Ability to obtain Basic Law Enforcement Certification. Failure to obtain within twelve (12) months of hire may result in termination.Valid North Carolina Driver's LicensePLEASE NOTE : Applicants must meet the City criteria for an acceptable driving record.
Working Conditions / Physical Requirements
Positions in this class require : standing, fine dexterity, walking, lifting, carrying, sitting, reaching, handling, pushing / pulling, climbing, vision, foot controls, balancing, bending, crouching, hearing, twisting, talking.Heavy Work : Exerting 50 - 100 pounds occasionally, 25 -50 pounds frequently, or from 10 up to 20 pounds constantly.Incumbents may be subjected to extreme temperature, wetness and / or humidity, respiratory hazards, noise and vibration, physical hazards.Positions Assigned To Criminal Investigations Division
Positions in this class require : standing, fine dexterity, walking, lifting, carrying, sitting, reaching, handling, pushing / pulling, climbing, vision, foot controls, balancing, bending, crouching, hearing, twisting, talking.Medium Work : Exerting 20 - 50 pounds occasionally, 10-25 pounds frequently, or up to 10 pounds constantly.Incumbents may be subjected to extreme temperature, wetness and / or humidity, respiratory hazards, noise and vibration, physical hazards.Positions Assigned To City Hall
Position in this class requires : standing, fine dexterity, walking, lifting, carrying, sitting, reaching, handling, pushing / pulling, climbing, vision, foot controls, balancing, bending, crouching, hearing, twisting, talking.Sedentary Work : Exerting up to 10 pounds occasionally or negligible weights frequently; sitting most of the time.Incumbents may be subjected to extreme temperature, wetness and / or humidity, respiratory hazards, noise and vibration, physical hazards.Positions Assigned To Vice, Narcotics, Forensics Or Property Control
Positions in this class are subject to more frequent drug testing due to the sensitive nature of the assignment.Required Skills
Understanding instructions, both oral and writtenUse of firearmsDrivingInterviewing witnesses, victims, and suspectsInteraction with the publicUsing computers and applicable software applicationsProperly maintaining necessary paperworkCommunication, interpersonal skills as applied to interaction with coworkers, supervisor, the general public etc. sufficient to exchange or convey information and to receive work directionRequired Experience
High school diploma or equivalency; or the City may consider an equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job.
Please be sure to complete the application in full. Resumes may be uploaded with your application but will not be accepted in lieu of a fully completed application and will not be considered for qualifying credit. See Resume or See Attachment will NOT be accepted.
If multiple applications are submitted to an individual position, only the most recent application received prior to the posting closing date will be accepted. Applications must be submitted by 11 : 59 PM on the closing date.
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