POLICE OFFICER I, II, III (LATERAL)

Police Officer Positions

The Gastonia Police Department is seeking dedicated individuals to join our team as Police Officers I, II, and III. We offer a rewarding career where you can make a positive impact on the lives of others while upholding the highest standards of professionalism. As a Police Officer with the City of Gastonia, individuals are tasked with community policing responsibilities such as building relationships with residents, deterring crime through patrols, and responding to calls for service, as well as professional law enforcement tasks like enforcing laws, conducting investigations, making arrests, and providing testimonies in court. Work is performed under the limited supervision of the assigned department supervisor and may include additional job tasks as required to ensure public safety for the citizens of the City of Gastonia. Lateral Officer Sign-On Bonus: $15,000

The following job functions are typical for a position of this nature. These are not to be construed as exclusive or all-inclusive. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each function satisfactorily. Other job functions and duties may be required as assigned.

• On an assigned shift, operate a patrol car or walk to observe all violations of traffic laws, suspicious activities or persons and disturbances of the law and order. Responds to radio dispatches and answers calls and complaints
• Assist citizens by supplying information or advice, serving warrants and making arrests
• Testifies in court
• Provides police escorts, directs traffic.
• Investigates automobile accidents
• Reports unsafe conditions existing in the street or other public facilities
• Maintains records and prepares detailed reports
• May be assigned to Investigations or Patrol

Working knowledge of police methods, practices and procedures; thorough knowledge of the geography of the City and location of important buildings; General knowledge of the rules and regulations of the Police Department; General knowledge of the principles and techniques of emergency care; Ability to understand and carry out oral and written instructions and to prepare clear, comprehensive reports; Ability to deal courteously but firmly with the public; Ability to analyze situations and adapt quick, effective, and reasonable courses of action with due regard to surrounding hazards and circumstances Ability to use firearms and operate motor vehicles.

Police Officer I Qualifications Minimally qualified starting pays: $26.2712 hourly High School diploma or the equivalence there of BLET certified by the NC Criminal Justice Training and Standards Commission DCI certification from the State of NC within 120 days of being a sworn law enforcement officer.

Police Officer II Qualifications Minimally qualified starting pays: $27.5841 hourly Associate's Degree in Criminal Justice or closely related field Or a High School diploma with 7 years' law enforcement experience and an Intermediate Certificate BLET certified by the NC Criminal Justice Training and Standards Commission DCI Certification from the State of NC

Police Officer III Qualifications Minimally qualified starting pays: $31.1611 hourly Bachelor's Degree in Criminal Justice or closely related field Or Associate's Degree in Criminal Justice or closely related field with 7 years' experience in law enforcement and an Advanced Certificate BLET certified by the NC Criminal Justice Training and Standards Commission DCI Certification from the State of NC

Must be 20 years of age or older A valid Driver's License with an acceptable driving history

Intermediate Certificate: 2.5% Pay Incentive Advance Certificate: 2.5% Pay Incentive NC and SC Certified Officers with 2 years of sworn service may qualify for a $15,000 sign-on bonus Gastonia City Limits Relocation: $1,500 One-Time Pay Incentive 3rd Shift Differential: 5% Pay Incentive Bilingual Pay Incentive: 2.5%

The physical activity of this position includes: Climbing Balancing Stooped Kneeling Crouching Crawling Reaching Standing Walking Pushing Pulling Lifting Fingering Grasping Feeling Talking Hearing Repetitive Motions

The physical requirements of this position include: Medium Work: Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, /or up to 20 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects. The visual acuity requirements, including color, depth perception, and field of vision, include: Preparing and analyzing data and figures Transcription Computer terminal Extensive reading

The conditions the worker will be subject to in this position include: The worker is subject to inside environmental conditions: Protection from weather conditions but not necessarily from temperature changes The worker is subject to outside environmental conditions. There is no effective protection from weather. The worker is subject to both environmental conditions: Activities occur inside and outside. The worker is subject to extreme cold: Temperatures below 32 degrees for periods of more than one hour The worker is subject to extreme heat: Temperatures above 100 degrees for periods of more than one hour. The worker is subject to noise: There is sufficient noise to cause the worker to shout to be heard above the ambient noise level. The worker is subject to hazards: Including various physical conditions, such as proximity to moving mechanical parts, electrical current, working on scaffolding and high places, exposure to high heat, or exposure to chemicals. The worker is subject to atmospheric conditions: One or more of the following conditions affect the respiratory system of the skin: Fumes, odors dusts, mists, gases, or poor ventilation

Drug screening, criminal background and reference checks are required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. The City of Gastonia is committed to creating and maintaining a work environment that is inclusive, equitable, and welcoming. We value diversity and promise to honor your experiences, perspective, and unique identity. The City of Gastonia is an Equal Opportunity Employer (M/F/H)

Police Officer Positions

The Gastonia Police Department is seeking dedicated individuals to join our team as Police Officers I, II, and III. We offer a rewarding career where you can make a positive impact on the lives of others while upholding the highest standards of professionalism. As a Police Officer with the City of Gastonia, individuals are tasked with community policing responsibilities such as building relationships with residents, deterring crime through patrols, and responding to calls for service, as well as professional law enforcement tasks like enforcing laws, conducting investigations, making arrests, and providing testimonies in court. Work is performed under the limited supervision of the assigned department supervisor and may include additional job tasks as required to ensure public safety for the citizens of the City of Gastonia. Lateral Officer Sign-On Bonus: $15,000

The following job functions are typical for a position of this nature. These are not to be construed as exclusive or all-inclusive. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each function satisfactorily. Other job functions and duties may be required as assigned.

• On an assigned shift, operate a patrol car or walk to observe all violations of traffic laws, suspicious activities or persons and disturbances of the law and order. Responds to radio dispatches and answers calls and complaints
• Assist citizens by supplying information or advice, serving warrants and making arrests
• Testifies in court
• Provides police escorts, directs traffic.
• Investigates automobile accidents
• Reports unsafe conditions existing in the street or other public facilities
• Maintains records and prepares detailed reports
• May be assigned to Investigations or Patrol

Working knowledge of police methods, practices and procedures; thorough knowledge of the geography of the City and location of important buildings; General knowledge of the rules and regulations of the Police Department; General knowledge of the principles and techniques of emergency care; Ability to understand and carry out oral and written instructions and to prepare clear, comprehensive reports; Ability to deal courteously but firmly with the public; Ability to analyze situations and adapt quick, effective, and reasonable courses of action with due regard to surrounding hazards and circumstances Ability to use firearms and operate motor vehicles.

Police Officer I Qualifications Minimally qualified starting pays: $26.2712 hourly High School diploma or the equivalence there of BLET certified by the NC Criminal Justice Training and Standards Commission DCI certification from the State of NC within 120 days of being a sworn law enforcement officer.

Police Officer II Qualifications Minimally qualified starting pays: $27.5841 hourly Associate's Degree in Criminal Justice or closely related field Or a High School diploma with 7 years' law enforcement experience and an Intermediate Certificate BLET certified by the NC Criminal Justice Training and Standards Commission DCI Certification from the State of NC

Police Officer III Qualifications Minimally qualified starting pays: $31.1611 hourly Bachelor's Degree in Criminal Justice or closely related field Or Associate's Degree in Criminal Justice or closely related field with 7 years' experience in law enforcement and an Advanced Certificate BLET certified by the NC Criminal Justice Training and Standards Commission DCI Certification from the State of NC

Must be 20 years of age or older A valid Driver's License with an acceptable driving history

Intermediate Certificate: 2.5% Pay Incentive Advance Certificate: 2.5% Pay Incentive NC and SC Certified Officers with 2 years of sworn service may qualify for a $15,000 sign-on bonus Gastonia City Limits Relocation: $1,500 One-Time Pay Incentive 3rd Shift Differential: 5% Pay Incentive Bilingual Pay Incentive: 2.5%

The physical activity of this position includes: Climbing Balancing Stooped Kneeling Crouching Crawling Reaching Standing Walking Pushing Pulling Lifting Fingering Grasping Feeling Talking Hearing Repetitive Motions

The physical requirements of this position include: Medium Work: Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, /or up to 20 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects. The visual acuity requirements, including color, depth perception, and field of vision, include: Preparing and analyzing data and figures Transcription Computer terminal Extensive reading

The conditions the worker will be subject to in this position include: The worker is subject to inside environmental conditions: Protection from weather conditions but not necessarily from temperature changes The worker is subject to outside environmental conditions. There is no effective protection from weather. The worker is subject to both environmental conditions: Activities occur inside and outside. The worker is subject to extreme cold: Temperatures below 32 degrees for periods of more than one hour The worker is subject to extreme heat: Temperatures above 100 degrees for periods of more than one hour. The worker is subject to noise: There is sufficient noise to cause the worker to shout to be heard above the ambient noise level. The worker is subject to hazards: Including various physical conditions, such as proximity to moving mechanical parts, electrical current, working on scaffolding and high places, exposure to high heat, or exposure to chemicals. The worker is subject to atmospheric conditions: One or more of the following conditions affect the respiratory system of the skin: Fumes, odors dusts, mists, gases, or poor ventilation

Drug screening, criminal background and reference checks are required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. The City of Gastonia is committed to creating and maintaining a work environment that is inclusive, equitable, and welcoming. We value diversity and promise to honor your experiences, perspective, and unique identity. The City of Gastonia is an Equal Opportunity Employer (M/F/H)

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