Position Summary:
Warrenton Police Department is seeking dedicated individuals to join our law enforcement team as Lateral Police Officers. 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:
- Law Enforcement: 1 year / General Certification
- Firearms Certification
- Certified or ability to be certified in SFST, Intoxilyzer, and Radar
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.
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PERSONNEL MANUAL
Personnel Manual Revised February 6 2019.pdf