Pineville PD Police Officer

Summary

The Town of Pineville Police Department is a great place to start or continue your career in Law Enforcement. Whether you're fresh out of BLET or a specialized veteran, Pineville provides continual training and certifications to help you succeed in whatever part of your career you are in.Responsibilities Positions involve patrolling 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 and enforcement of laws and ordinances. Police officers must be able to act without the direct supervision using independent judgment and discretion in meeting emergency and non-emergency situations. Duties are performed in accordance with law and departmental directives. Work involves extensive public contacts and situations of personal danger. Work is performed under the regular supervision of a Sergeant.Qualifications Successful completion of departmental field training under the direction of a certified law enforcement field training officerMust be at least 20 years or older at the time of employmentMust possess or be able to obtain at the time of hire a valid NC/SC driver's licenseMust be a United States CitizenMust be able to read, write and speak the English languageMust maintain a valid North Carolina Justice Education and Training Standards Commission law enforcement certificationSuccessful applicants must be able to perform ALL of the above functions, unassisted and at a pace and level of performance consistent with the actual job requirements.Must be honest and exhibit good moral characterPreferred Attributes College education.Prior law enforcement, military, security, or public safety experience.Familiarity with community-oriented policing practices.Experience de-escalating conflicts and resolving issues professionally.What We Offer Pay range $60,376 to $65,018 depending on education and experience$6,000 hiring bonus for laterals / $5,000 hiring bonus for new officers100% town paid medical, dental, vision, life, long and short term disabilityTake home vehicles, longevity pay, beards and tattoos allowedSpecialized unites like K9, SRT, Crime Reduction, Drone and TrafficAdditional Information We are proud to protect and serve the Town of Pineville. Join our team and experience what it's like to be an important part of your community.For many Pineville Police officers, one of the best rewards is the fact that they can do many jobs during the course of their career. It's possible to move from division to division, and to grow your career by learning new skills.We want our officers to be the best trained officers around. Join the Pineville Police Department to grow your career and become a better officer.#J-18808-Ljbffr

Job Description

The Town of Pineville Police Department is a great place to start or continue your career in Law Enforcement. Whether you're fresh out of BLET or a specialized veteran, Pineville provides continual training and certifications to help you succeed in whatever part of your career you are in.Responsibilities Positions involve patrolling 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 and enforcement of laws and ordinances. Police officers must be able to act without the direct supervision using independent judgment and discretion in meeting emergency and non-emergency situations. Duties are performed in accordance with law and departmental directives. Work involves extensive public contacts and situations of personal danger. Work is performed under the regular supervision of a Sergeant.Qualifications Successful completion of departmental field training under the direction of a certified law enforcement field training officerMust be at least 20 years or older at the time of employmentMust possess or be able to obtain at the time of hire a valid NC/SC driver's licenseMust be a United States CitizenMust be able to read, write and speak the English languageMust maintain a valid North Carolina Justice Education and Training Standards Commission law enforcement certificationSuccessful applicants must be able to perform ALL of the above functions, unassisted and at a pace and level of performance consistent with the actual job requirements.Must be honest and exhibit good moral characterPreferred Attributes College education.Prior law enforcement, military, security, or public safety experience.Familiarity with community-oriented policing practices.Experience de-escalating conflicts and resolving issues professionally.What We Offer Pay range $60,376 to $65,018 depending on education and experience$6,000 hiring bonus for laterals / $5,000 hiring bonus for new officers100% town paid medical, dental, vision, life, long and short term disabilityTake home vehicles, longevity pay, beards and tattoos allowedSpecialized unites like K9, SRT, Crime Reduction, Drone and TrafficAdditional Information We are proud to protect and serve the Town of Pineville. Join our team and experience what it's like to be an important part of your community.For many Pineville Police officers, one of the best rewards is the fact that they can do many jobs during the course of their career. It's possible to move from division to division, and to grow your career by learning new skills.We want our officers to be the best trained officers around. Join the Pineville Police Department to grow your career and become a better officer.#J-18808-Ljbffr