Position Summary:
Warrenton Police Department is seeking dedicated individuals to join our law enforcement team As an officer for our agency, you will play a crucial role in maintaining public safety and enforcing the laws and ordinances within our community. Your responsibilities will include general policing through patrols, maintaining public order and safety, responding to emergency and non-emergency calls for service, investigating crimes and accidents, making arrests and issuing citations when necessary, gathering evidence and preparing reports for criminal investigations, providing assistance to the public, ensuring community engagement, and enforcing traffic laws and regulations.
Job Type:
Full-time
Pay:
$50,000.00 - $75,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k) w/ 5% Matching
- Credit union membership
- Health insurance- Employee
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Additional 8 hours of pay for worked holidays
- Take-home vehicle program
- Retirement plan
- Dental and Vision insurance (available)
Responsibilities:
- Protect life and property by the enforcement of laws & ordinances.
- Proactively patrol all areas in the jurisdiction.
- Respond to calls for police service.
- Exercise sound judgment in all interactions with citizens, victims, and suspects, including situations where force may be necessary.
- Prepare written reports and field notes of investigations and patrol activities.
- Conducts criminal and traffic investigations.
- Conduct interviews.
- Arrest and process criminals.
- Operate a law enforcement vehicle under emergency conditions day or night.
- Comprehend legal documents, including citations, affidavits, warrants, etc.
- Assist County Deputies upon request.
- Self-initiate traffic and criminal investigations.
- Take an active role in Community Oriented Policing.
Skills Required:
- Communication skills
- Skill in assessing situations, recognizing when to take action, and deciding on an appropriate course.
- Skill in reading, comprehending, retaining, and applying written factual information.
- Skill in analyzing situations quickly and objectively, recognizing actual and potential dangers, and determining a proper course of action.
- Skill in observing and remembering detail.
- Willingness to confront a variety of problems and situations.
- Public relations skills
- Skill in operating a motor vehicle.
- Dependability and sound work habits
- Characteristics necessary to maintain integrity, truthfulness, and credibility
Schedule:
12 hour shift
Education/Certification Requirements:
- BLET Certification
- Valid Driver's License
- Must be at least 21 years of age
Apply:
Apply by email to Chief David Elliott, at policechief@warrenton.nc.gov
The position is open until filled.
The Town of Warrenton is an equal opportunity employer.
Public Works: Permanent Position
Position Title: Public Works Utility Worker / Streets and Sanitation Worker
Department: Public Works
Date Posted: April 11, 2025
Salary Range: $28,436 to $42,654
Closing Date: Open until filled.
General Statement of Duties
Performs a variety of responsible unskilled, semi-skilled, and skilled maintenance, repair, equipment operation and construction work with streets, storm drains, curbs and sidewalks, parks, cemeteries, and the outside grounds of all facilities owned or operated by the Town. Handles sanitation pick-up for the Town.
Distinguishing Features of the Class
Employees perform a variety of physical labor tasks requiring some knowledge and experience in their particular work assignments. Duties performed are below the trades’ helper or apprentice level. Work is performed with only general supervision in repetitive and routine assignments and may be closely supervised when assisting higher-level tradesman in performing more complex work.
Working Conditions and Physical Demands of Work
Must be able to physically perform the basic life operational functions of climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, reaching, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting, feeling, talking, hearing, and repetitive motions. Must be able to perform very heavy work exerting up to 100 pounds of force occasionally; 50 pounds of force frequently; and 20 pounds constantly. Must possess the visual acuity to operate mobile equipment such as the backhoe, sanitation truck, and dump truck, as well as hand tools in a safe manner, to operate equipment safely around other people and around property, to perform visual inspections and to complete records.
Education and Experience
Graduation from high school and some experience in semi-skilled maintenance, equipment operation or construction work; or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Possession of a valid North Carolina driver’s license.
The Town of Warrenton is an equal opportunity employer. Applications for this position will be accepted at Warrenton Town Hall.
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PERSONNEL MANUAL
Personnel Manual Revised February 6 2019.pdf