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.ResponsibilitiesPositions 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.QualificationsSuccessful 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 AttributesCollege educationPrior law enforcement, military, security, or public safety experienceFamiliarity with community‑oriented policing practicesExperience de‑escalating conflicts and resolving issues professionallyWhat We OfferPay 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 units like K9, SRT, Crime Reduction, Drone and Traffic#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.ResponsibilitiesPositions 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.QualificationsSuccessful 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 AttributesCollege educationPrior law enforcement, military, security, or public safety experienceFamiliarity with community‑oriented policing practicesExperience de‑escalating conflicts and resolving issues professionallyWhat We OfferPay 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 units like K9, SRT, Crime Reduction, Drone and Traffic#J-18808-Ljbffr