Police Officer I

***Recruitment Salary/Starting Salary: $48,977 Annually***

The Police Officer I provides for the security and protection of legislators, staff, visitors, and property on the state legislative complex and throughout the state during special events. The Police Officer I work under the direction of the Police Officer II. Recurring tasks and assignments are carried out with minimal supervision during the shift.

• Investigates criminal violations and suspicious activities and makes arrests or notifies other law enforcement personnel when necessary.
• Patrols legislative complex grounds and building facilities to enforce laws and regulations and to prevent theft, trespass, vandalism, or other criminal activities.
• Enforces parking regulations and controls traffic flow on complex grounds.
• Assists with crowd control efforts.
• Provides dignitary protection and coordinates such activities with other law enforcement personnel.
• Provides information, directions, and other assistance to legislators, legislative staff, state officials, and the public.
• Responds to emergency calls.
• Monitors alarm and surveillance camera computer systems.
• Performs related law enforcement duties as required.

• Basic knowledge of law enforcement concepts, practices, theories, technologies, and problem solving techniques.
• Must be able to pass the Police Officers Physical Agility Test (POPAT) twice a year.
• Ability to work cooperatively and under pressure with legislators, legislative staff, and the public on a daily basis.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Must be able to perform daily tasks and assignments with minimal supervision.
• Ability to follow department policies and procedures.
• Computer proficiency.
• Willingness and ability to work extra hours when required.

• Graduation from high school or equivalent.
• Successful completion of North Carolina's Basic Law Enforcement Training (BLET).
• Ability to obtain general certification as a Law Enforcement Officer in accordance with the provisions established by the North Carolina Criminal Justice Education and Training Standards Commission for certified law enforcement officers.
• Possession of a valid North Carolina motor vehicle operator's license.

There are multiple shift options available. The 5/4 Plan consists of 12-hour shifts, rotating from days to nights monthly. The dayshift schedule consists of four 10-hour shifts, Monday through Friday. The Officer will be expected to work all weekends and holidays as scheduled. This position may also require the Officer to work shifts other than those previously scheduled days and/or hours. Based on this schedule, the Officer must be able to work without direct supervision.

To be Considered for the Position, Please Note the Following:

• Application must be completed in its entirety, including detailed education and work history.
• This a continuous posting and may not reflect a current vacancy. However, your application will be retained and considered active for 180 days. Only one application may be submitted during that time.

• Currently possess a NC General Law Enforcement Certification.
• Currently possess a NC Probationary Law Enforcement Certification.
• Currently enrolled in NC BLET.