Police officer

Salary : $55,410.96 - $78,661.20 Annually

Location : Burlington, NC

Job Type : Full-time

Job Number : 2024-00004

Department : Police

Opening Date : 01 / 09 / 2024

Closing Date : 12 / 31 / 2024 11 : 59 PM Eastern

Job Description

A City of Burlington Police Officer will perform general duties of law enforcement. Assignments may be to the Operations Bureau, K-9, Investigation Division, D.

A.R.E., or other areas. Work includes routine patrol, traffic accident and criminal investigation, police vehicle maintenance, serving criminal papers, traffic law enforcement, and responding to domestic disputes.

Employee is highly visible in crime areas and must be assertive in preventing crime. This employee must have the ability to develop a positive public image and represent COB professionally.

Tact and firmness, sound judgment in accordance with department policy and state and federal law, and a positive attitude are required.

Employee is subject to the hazards of law enforcement work. Work is performed under the immediate supervision of a Police Sergeant, and is evaluated for decision making, work product, professionalism, job knowledge and officer safety through daily observation, review of reports, and discussions concerning how particular incidents or activities were handled.

This classification is considered non-exempt in compliance with the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA).

Examples of Duties

• Patrols high and low crime areas, talking to people in the community, checking buildings and residences, apprehending offenders;
• Investigates traffic accidents, using measurement devices and eyewitnesses accounts to determine violations, assist motorists, and talk to auto insurance companies and directs traffic flow as warranted and in emergencies;
• Responds to calls for assistance, complaints, suspicious activity, domestic disputes, loud and disruptive behavior. Completes calls by determining true nature of the situation and taking whatever legal or persuasive action is warranted.
• Identifies, pursues, and arrests suspects and perpetrators of criminal activity
• Serves criminal papers, locating people indicted, serving warrants, orders for arrest, and criminal summons
• Tracks people who have violated traffic laws, inspection laws, registration laws, and other traffic offenses
• Conducts criminal investigations, gathering information and evidence, taking photographs of crime scenes; talking to witnesses;
• conducting background investigations;
• Prepares preliminary investigative reports, and other reports
• Assists state and federal prosecutors in court preparation; appearing and testifying in court Performs preliminary or detailed investigations of accidents or possible crimes
• Performs any and all related duties as required

Qualifications

• Considerable knowledge of State and Federal laws, local ordinances, and policies of the Police Department
• Considerable knowledge of law enforcement principles, practices, methods, and equipment
• General knowledge of scientific crime detection and criminal identification methods and procedures
• Skill in the use of firearms and other police equipment and in the application of self-defense tactics
• Clear and concise report writing
• Ability to listen and have strong written and oral communication skills
• Demonstrated ability to act with sound judgment in routine and emergency situations
• Ability to analyze situations quickly and objectively, and to determine proper course of action to be taken
• Ability to build and maintain cooperative and effective public relations with the citizens and news media
• Ability to build and maintain positive relationships both internally and externally with excellent customer service
• General knowledge of CALEA standards

Policing with a Purpose :

• Nurture and Protect Democracy
• Ensure Justice and Fundamental Fairness
• Spirit of Service
• Protect the Community from Harm
• Treat all individuals with Dignity and Respect-the ethical foundation of policing

Education and Experience

The City of Burlington has implemented a career ladder system. Employees typically progress from Police Officer I to Police Officer II to Master Police Officer.

Classification distinctions, education and experience, and certifications and training are dependent upon the specifics of police career ladder system.

Some elements of criteria of the police career development system include graduation from high school or GED Equivalency and some law enforcement training or experience preferred;

or an equivalent combination of training and experience.

Supplemental Information

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions

Work in this class is described as medium and frequently requires physical exertion to complete tasks, affect arrest, and move objects.

Work necessitates visual acuity to determine the accuracy, neatness, and thoroughness of work assigned in preparing and analyzing figures, accounting, transcription, computer terminal viewing and extensive reading.

The employee is subject to hazards; includes a variety of physical conditions, such as proximity to moving parts, electrical current, vibration, noise, oils, working on scaffolding and high places, exposure to heat and chemicals.

Working conditions include both inside and outside environmental conditions.

Special Requirements

• Valid North Carolina Driver's License in good standing
• Basic Certification as a law enforcement officer by the North Carolina Criminal Justice Standards Commission
• Successfully Pass Peace Officer Physical Aptitude Test (POPAT)
• High School Diploma, GED or approved home school program through NC Training and Standards

Inclement Weather Classification : Essential

The City of Burlington is an Equal Opportunity / AA Employer*

Benefits for full time sworn police officers of the City of Burlington are as follows :

• Paid vacation and sick leave
• Paid holidays for New Year's Day, Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Good Friday, Independence Day, Labor Day, Memorial Day, Veterans Day, Thanksgiving and Christmas.
• Enrollment in the Local Government Branch of the North Carolina State Retirement System
• Enrollment in Prudential 401k
• Health and dental insurance coverage for employee and children; spouses may be added to the policy if they are not offered coverage at their own place of employment
• Voluntary enrollment in a Flexible Spending Plan
• Life insurance
• Long-term care insurance
• Take-home vehicle
• Extra-duty employment opportunities
• Uniforms provided at no charge
• Other voluntary insurances and deferred compensation plans

By completing these supplemental questions, you are attesting that the information you have provided is accurate. Any information you provide may be reviewed by the hiring manager.

Any misstatements or falsification of information may eliminate you from consideration or may result in dismissal. "See resume" is not an acceptable answer to any question.

Resumes may be uploaded as a supplement to the online application. Resumes are not accepted in lieu of application and / or the Work History section.

Yes, I understand and agree, No, I do not agree.

What is the highest level of education you have completed?

• No high school equivalency
• High School Diploma or GED
• Some College
• Associate's Degree
• Bachelor's Degree

Are you certified in Basic Law Enforcement Training (BLET)?

Where did you attend Basic Law Enforcement Training (BLET)? Please list academy name and location. If you are not certified or you are not currently enrolled in BLET, please type "N / A" below.

Police officers are required to work rotating shifts, which will include days, nights, weekends, holidays plus occasional on-call .

Are you willing to work this type of schedule?

Have you ever been denied employment by a criminal justice agency?

If you answered yes to question 6, please list the agency name and date of your application. If you have never been denied employment by a criminal justice agency, please type "N / A".

Are you currently a candidate in the employment process with another criminal justice agency?

Have you ever been discharged or asked to resign from any position because of criminal or personal misconduct or rules violation?

If you answered yes to question 9, please explain the circumstances. If you have never been discharged or asked to resign from any position because of criminal or personal misconduct or rules violation, please type "N / A".

Have you ever been under internal investigation with another agency?

If you answered yes to question 11, please provide the name of the agency, the circumstances surrounding the investigation and the month and year of investigation.

If you have never been under internal investigation with another agency please type "N / A".

Have you ever used any illegal drugs including, but not limited to, opiates, pills, heroin, cocaine, crack, LSD, etc.?

If you answered yes to question 13, please provide the month and year that you last used illegal drugs. If you have never used illegal drugs, please type "N / A".

Have you ever used marijuana?

If you answered yes to question 15, please provide the month and year that you last used marijuana. If you have never used marijuana, please type "N / A".

For our recruiting purposes, please tell us how you heard about the position of Police Officer I with the Burlington Police Department.

• GovernmentJobs.com
• City of Burlington Website
• BLET School
• Facebook
• Burlington Police Department Employee
• Other
• None of the above

If referred by a Burlington Police Department or City of Burlington employee, please provide that employee's name.

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Last updated : 2024-10-28

Salary : $55,411 - $78,661