Police Officer

Salary: See Position Description Location : Kinston Police Department, NC Job Type: Full-Time Regular Job Number: 01302 Department: Police Department Division: Law Enforcement Opening Date: 02/04/2025 Closing Date: Continuous Description Salary can vary depending on certifications/qualifications: Police Officer $52,022.88 Police Officer I $54,141.36 Police Officer II $56,369.04 Senior Police Officer $58,705.92 Corporal $61,152.00 Performs protective service work involving a variety of general or support duty police assignments, and related work as required. Work is performed under the immediate supervision of the Police Sergeant. Essential Functions On an assigned shift, operates a patrol car to observe for violations of City, county or state laws, suspicious activities or persons and disturbances of law and order. Responds to radio dispatches and answers calls and complaints; administers first aid. Serves warrants and makes arrests; testifies in court. Checks building security; responds to business and bank alarms. Operates police traffic radar for speed law enforcement. Investigates traffic accidents; secures information and evidence; directs traffic and enforces traffic laws; conducts traffic surveys and checks. Provides police escorts for parades, funerals, prisoners, bank deposits and special events. Reports unsafe conditions existing in street or other public facilities. Conducts and assists with criminal investigations by preserving evidence, interviewing victims and witnesses, performing property and evidence duties. Prepares detailed reports. May be assigned specific collateral duties such as administrative, special response team, special operations, school resource officer, investigations, animal control, etc. Performs related tasks as required. Minimum QualificationsMust possess either a B.L.E.T or State certification. High school diploma or GED, or equivalent combination of education and experience. Must meet minimum age requirement of 20 years old. Some knowledge of police methods, practices and procedures. Some knowledge of the geography of the City and location of important buildings. Some knowledge of the rules and regulations of the Police Department. Ability to understand and carry out oral and written instructions and to prepare clear reports. Ability to deal courteously but firmly with the public. Ability to analyze situations and to adopt quick, effective and reasonable courses of action with due regard to surrounding hazards and circumstances. Skill in the use of firearms and the operation of an automobile. Ability to establish and maintain effective relationship with associates and the general public. Must meet and maintain minimum training and experience requirements for position as established by the department and the State of North Carolina. Physical Demands This work requires the regular exertion of up to 10 pounds of force, frequent exertion of up to 25 pounds of force and occasional exertion of up to 100 pounds of force; work regularly requires speaking or hearing and using hands to finger, handle or feel, frequently sitting and occasionally requires standing, walking, climbing or balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching or crawling, reaching with hands and arms, pushing or pulling and lifting; work requires close vision, distance vision, ability to adjust focus, depth perception, color perception and night vision; vocal communication is required for expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word and conveying detailed or important instructions to others accurately, loudly or quickly; hearing is required to perceive information at normal spoken word levels and to receive detailed information through oral communications and/or to make fine distinctions in sound; work requires preparing and analyzing written or computer data, visual inspection involving small defects and/or small parts, use of measuring devices, operating motor vehicles or equipment and observing general surroundings and activities; work regularly requires exposure to outdoor weather conditions and occasionally requires exposure to extreme cold (non-weather), exposure to extreme heat (non-weather) and exposure to bloodborne pathogens and may be required to wear specialized personal protective equipment; work is generally in a loud noise location (e.g. heavy traffic, large earth-moving equipment). All full-time regular employees are offered a comprehensive benefits package which includes, vacation, and sick leave and twelve holidays. Also available are medical, dental, vision, and life insurance. For an overview of the City of Kinston's benefits package offered please click here: . 01 1. I do hereby authorize a review of and full disclosure of all records concerning myself to any duly authorized agent of the City of Kinston, whether the said records are of a public, private, or confidential nature. The intent of this authorization is to give my consent for full and complete disclosure of the records of educational institutions; the records of commercial or retail credit agencies (including credit reports and/or ratings); and other financial statements and records wherever filed; medical and psychiatric treatment and/or consultation including hospitals, clinics, private practitioners, and the U.S. Veteran's Administration; employment and pre-employment records, including background reports, efficiency rating, complaints or grievances filed by or against me and the records and recollections of attorneys at law, or of other counsel, whether representing me or another person in any case, either criminal or civil, in which I presently have or have had an interest. I understand that any information obtained by a personal history background investigation which is developed directly or indirectly, in whole or in part, upon this release authorization, will be considered in determining my suitability for employment. I also certify that any person(s) who may furnish such information concerning me shall not be held accountable for giving this information; and I do hereby release said person(s) from any and all liability, which may be incurred as a result of furnishing such information. 02 2. I understand as a condition of employment, that I must reside within a 50-mile radius of the City of Kinston, Public Safety Department. As one of the conditions of satisfactorily completing the probationally period and a condition of continued employment, I understand that I have six (6) months to comply with the residency requirement. I further understand and accept as a condition of my employment, that if I fail to comply with the residency requirement, I will be subject to disciplinary action up to and including dismissal. I understand that, if I am employed, I will be on employment probation for a period of twelve (12) months, and during that time, I am subject to being discharged for any reason. 03 3. Do you possess a current B.L.E.T. certification? Yes No 04 5. Copies of my driver license, birth certificate, social security card, high school diploma/GED or transcripts, college degree or transcripts (if applicable) and Form DD-214-Veterans Only- (if applicable). All of the above documents are required to be eligible for continuation in the application process. With exception of the "if applicable" items 05 Are you currently enrolled in B.L.E.T and if so, what week? Yes No Required Question

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