DUTIES: This position performs police patrol, investigation, traffic regulation, and related law enforcement activities.

REQUIREMENTS: Minimum qualifications include: must be 21 years or older at time of employment; must have already successfully completed an approved basic law enforcement training (BLET); must possess, or be able to obtain by time of hire, a valid NC driver’s license without record of suspension or revocation or otherwise poor driving record in any state; felony convictions and disqualifying criminal histories within the past seven years are not allowed; must be US citizen and be able to read and write the English language; must be of good moral character and of temperate and industrious habits; must have high school diploma; education and experience preferred. Necessary knowledge, skills and abilities include: some knowledge of modern law enforcement principles, procedures, techniques, and equipment; ability to learn the applicable laws, ordinances, and departmental rules/regulations; ability to perform work requiring good physical condition; ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing; ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with subordinates, peers and supervisors; ability to exercise sound judgment in evaluating situations and in making decisions; ability to follow verbal and written instructions; ability to meet the special requirements listed below; ability to learn the city’s geography. Special requirements include: ability to meet department’s standards, firearms qualifications, and satisfactorily complete a city physical/psychological evaluation, background criminal investigation, and drug/alcohol test; ability to work varied work schedules as needed; basic law enforcement training (or police officer standards and training) certification or equivalent. This position requires residency within reasonable commute.

CLOSING DATE: Open until filled

CONTACT:  (Apply in person)

The North Carolina Employment Security Commission (Rowan County, NC)

or

Chief Ron Hines or Lt. Floyd Baldo  
105 South Long Street
East Spencer, NC 28039 
Ph: (704)637-1660 Ext. 11