Police Officer

Receive up to $6,000 for 5+ years of sworn law enforcement experience. Cash incentives for less experience as well, other conditions may apply. Contact the Recruiter for more information. Posted rate is for intermediate entry. Lateral entry starting rate is $62,647, with additional hiring incentives for experience, education and training. For additional information on pay and incentives, see Huntersville Police Jobs. Performs protective service and law enforcement work involving a variety of general or support duty police assignments including patrol of assigned areas, accident and crime scene investigations, collection and preservation of physical evidence, follow-up investigations, and special assignments for the purpose of the prevention of crime, apprehension of offenders, which are often performed under emergency conditions and frequently involve considerable personal hazard, and related work as required. Work is performed under the immediate supervision of a Police Sergeant or Police Lieutenant.The following duties are those considered most essential to the position. This does not preclude the delegation of other duties considered as necessary by management to successfully complete an assignment or project. Engages in law enforcement patrol functions that include such things as working rotating shifts. Patrols streets in a police vehicle or on foot; develops and maintains working rapport with citizens and community leaders in assigned neighborhood; checks doors and windows; examines premises of unoccupied residences or buildings; detects unusual conditions; maintains surveillance and observation for stolen cars, missing persons, or suspects; reports dangerous or defective streets, sidewalks, traffic lights, or other hazardous conditions; serves criminal summons, subpoenas and warrants in assigned jurisdiction; makes arrests and transports suspects for processing; provides service to the public; advises citizens on departmental procedures and options available. Responds to calls for assistance, complaints, suspicious activity, domestic disputes, loud and disruptive behavior, etc.; completes calls by determining true nature of the situation and taking whatever legal or persuasive action is warranted. Enforces traffic laws; patrols or conducts stationary observation of traffic; utilizes radar to detect speed violations; stops suspicious vehicles for investigation; issues warnings, citations and arrests for violations; uses standard field sobriety tests to determine impairment. Investigates accidents and possible crimes through observation, questioning witnesses and others in the community and gathering physical evidence; performs investigative tasks, arrests and processes criminal suspects. Investigates criminal cases including felonies; secures crime scenes and evidence; gathers and processes physical evidence; prepares cases in consultation with district attorney’s office; testifies in trials; performs narcotics, juvenile, arson, computer forensics, crime scene technology, and other specialized investigations. Executes warrants; effects an arrest, forcibly if necessary, using handcuffs and other restraints, subdues resisting suspects using maneuvers and weapons, and resorts to the use of hands and feet and other approved weapons in self-defense. Operates a law enforcement vehicle during both the day and night; in emergency situations involving speeds in excess of posted limits, in congested traffic and in unsafe road conditions. Exercises independent judgment in determining when there is reasonable suspicion to detain, when probable cause exists to search and arrest, and when force may be used. Communicates effectively and coherently over law enforcement radio channels while initiating and responding to radio communications. Loads, unloads, aims and fires from a variety of body positions, handguns, shotguns and other agency firearms under conditions of stress that justify the use of deadly force and at levels of proficiency prescribed in certification standards. Creates special educational, enforcement, or other programs focused on neighborhood needs; works with residents, public officials, other enforcement agencies to carry out special programs. Performs civic functions by providing public education on crime prevention through various programs. Prepares investigative and other reports, including sketches, using appropriate grammar, symbols and mathematical computations. Pursues fleeing suspects and perform rescue operations which may involve quickly entering and exiting law enforcement patrol vehicles; lifting, carrying and dragging heavy objects; climbing over and pulling up oneself over obstacles, jumping down from elevated surfaces, climbing through openings; jumping over obstacles, ditches and streams; crawling in confined areas; balancing on uneven or narrow surfaces and using body force to gain entrance through barriers. Conducts searches of people, vehicles, building and large outdoor areas which may involve feeling and detecting objects, walking for long periods of time, detaining people and stopping suspicious vehicles and persons. Conducts visual and audio surveillance for extended periods of time. Effectively communicates with people, including juveniles, by giving information and directions, mediating disputes and advising of rights and processes. Demonstrates communication skills in court and other formal settings. Endures verbal and mental abuse when confronted with the hostile views and opinions of suspects and other people encountered in an antagonistic environment. Performs security functions at special events; assists other law enforcement agencies; maintains order in crowds, attends parades, funerals and other public gatherings; provides assistance, escorts, protects and assists visitors. Processes and transports prisoners and committed mental patients using handcuffs and other appropriate restraints. Processes arrested suspects to in