Police Officer- Lateral

POSITION SUMMARY The Town of Holly Springs is seeking a Lateral Police Officer to join the Holly Springs Police Department. This position is responsible for performing general duty police work for the apprehension of criminals, prevention of crimes, protection of life and property, and general enforcement of all laws and ordinances on an assigned shift under general supervision. Duties may also include in-depth investigation of criminal offenses as assigned. Performs duties in compliance with all State and Federal laws, standards, and guidelines and departmental policies, procedures, and directives. Maintains conduct toward individuals, which displays a firm and fair attitude, respect for personal rights, and concern for safety. The Holly Springs Police Department works in partnership with our community. We are committed to professional, ethical and impartial policing practices to preserve life, protect property, and maintain a safe community for all who live in and visit Holly Springs. Your trust, confidence and support are important to us and are essential to achieving together the highest quality of life in Holly Springs. SUPERVISORY RELATIONSHIPS Reports to the Police Sergeant. Position works under the direction of the Police Sergeant and exercises considerable independent responsibility for assigned area. Work involves conditions of emergency, public danger, personal danger, civil disorder and sensitive public opinion requiring sound decisions, tact, courtesy and mature judgment; an incumbent is held responsible for personal judgment and has no supervisory responsibilities. Work is performed under the general supervision of the Police Sergeant and is evaluated through observation, discussion and review of reports. This is a lateral police officer position. The work schedule is various shifts including days, nights, weekends, and holidays. The starting annual salary is $61,440 (Grade P2). ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS The following duties are normal for this position. These are not to be construed as exclusive or all-inclusive. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each duty satisfactorily. Other duties may be required and assigned. 1.Answers all emergency and non-emergency calls for service. 2.Discovers and prevents the commission of crimes, enforces ordinances and all state and motor vehicle laws for designated areas. 3.Conducts preliminary investigations, gathers evidence, obtains witness statements, makes arrests, and escorts prisoners from the scenes of crimes. 4.Detains anyone wanted through the serving of warrants. 5.Investigates motor vehicle accidents and assists local fire department and ambulance personnel. 6.Makes dispositions of all complaints or inquiries or directs people to the proper organizations to handle the complaints. 7.Prepares evidence for issuance of complaints; serves criminal process, including warrants. 8.Completes reports compiling factual data, evidence and conducts interviews and interrogations when appropriate. 9.Performs investigative duties that cover a wide range of cases including, but not limited to: sexual assault, child abuse, assault, battery, forgery, arson, burglary, theft, vandalism, and background investigations. 10.Inspects scenes of crimes, accident sites, and other appropriate locations to identify possible physical evidence. 11.Takes appropriate measures to preserve potential evidence including taking photographs, making casts, taking custody, making detailed notes, and/or calling in appropriate experts as necessary. 12.Interviews victims of criminal activity and potential witnesses or suspects. 13.Arrests or detains suspects in accordance with proper legal procedure. 14.Prepares cases for court hearings and testifies in such hearings as required. 15.Acts in a relief capacity, working in other areas of the department as assigned. 16.Performs public relations duties as required or assigned. 17.Carries out any lawful order or duty as prescribed by the Chief or other supervisor. 18.Participates in and presents preventative education and information through community and school awareness projects; teaches and counsels those within the community on law enforcement activities, programs and referral resources. 19.May be assigned special assignments, as directed by the Chief or other supervisor. 20.Other duties as assigned. KNOWLEDGE SKILLS AND ABILITIES •Must be able to render credible testimony in a court of law. •Knowledge of and proficiency in the use of all police-related equipment including, but not limited to personal computer, communication equipment, cameras, weapons, radios, alcohol detection devices, speed detection devices, and operation of emergency vehicles. •Ability and skill to manage, direct, and command people in such a manner as to obtain maximum cooperation with minimum use of coercion and minimum creation of hostility and rebellion. •Thorough knowledge of the operations of the criminal justice system. •Thorough knowledge of court operations and the administration and execution of civil processes. •Knowledge of police administration including organization, staffing, financing, equipment management and maintenance, records and reports. •Skill in the evaluation of tactical and operational requirements. •Knowledge of the Town and Department’s operating requirements, policies, procedures, and practices; and local, State, and Federal regulations related to department programs and operations. •Knowledge of principles and practices of budgeting, fiscal management, project management principles and techniques. •Ability to effectively utilize the principles of strategic and long and short-range planning. •Skill in analyzing complex administrative information and issues, defining problems and evaluating alternatives and recommending methods, procedures and techniques for resolution of issues. •Ability to research and analyze detailed information and make appropriate recommendations. •Ability to develop departme