Job Description
Salary: $49,316.80 - $76,440.00 Annually
Location : Albemarle, NC
Job Type: Full-time Regular
Job Number: 00164
Department: Police
Division: Police
Opening Date: 10/14/2024
Closing Date: 2/26/2025 11:59 PM Eastern
Scope of Role Performs specialized law enforcement work in investigation and solution of crimes and the apprehension, and prosecution of persons suspected of committing crimes.
Conducts preliminary and supplementary investigation of crimes, interviewing victims, complainants, witnesses, and suspects; secures and investigates the crime scene; identifies, collects and preserves physical evident; prepares reports; and testifies in court. Work involves general criminal investigation and narcotic investigations. The employee may also participate in regular patrol activities. The work requires the application of modern investigation techniques, sound judgement, and independent initiative in pursuit of work objectives. Work involves frequent public contact which requires tact, firmness, and decisiveness. Work is performed in accordance with departmental policy and state and federal law, supplemented with specific directions from superior officers. The employee is subject to hazards in law enforcement work including working in both inside and outside environments, in extreme hot and cold weather, and exposure to various hazards such as dangerous persons, loud noises, and hazardous spills with fumes, oils, gases, or flammable liquids. Work in the law enforcement duties is also subject to the final standards of OSHA on blood borne pathogens. Work is performed under general supervision, and is evaluated through review of reports and conferences.
Essential Duties - Conducts initial and follow-up investigations of criminal incidents; interviews persons in connection with criminal incidents including victims, witnesses, and suspects; secures crime scenes, collects, establishes chain of custody, and preserves physical evidence; processes evidence through on-site identification technology and use of state and local laboratories.
- Prepares and reviews written reports of investigative activities; arrests offenders; testifies in court regarding investigative activities.
- Establishes effective contacts with the public, informants, coworkers, district attorney staff, and other law enforcement departments to gain information related to criminal activities; conducts surveillance and develops leads.
- Conducts surveillance and cooperates with other law enforcement agencies to investigate, locate, apprehend, and arrest offenders.
- Participates in special narcotics investigations, surveillance, and related programs and activities.
- When not conducting investigations, the employee participates in the regular patrol and other operations of the department
Qualifications Required: - Graduation from high school supplemented by law enforcement, drug detection, investigation, and identification techniques training, and considerable experience in law enforcement; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Min Requirement of 1 year in Law Enforcement
Special Requirement: - Certification by the North Carolina Criminal Justice Training and Standards Council as a law enforcement officer.
- Possession of a valid North Carolina driver's license.
Physical Requirements - Must be able to physically perform the basic life operational functions of standing kneeling, crouching, crawling, reaching, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting, grasping, climbing, talking, hearing and repetitive motions.
- Must be able to perform medium work exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally; 20 pounds frequently and 10 pounds constantly.
- Must possess the visual acuity to operate a patrol vehicle and distinguish detail and differences when observing people, places and things on patrol.
Albemarle will be a place
where all people can develop their potential , bringing neighbors together to support a connected community rich in water, air, land, and opportunity.
We are dedicated to providing benefits that meet the needs of our employees and their families, while being competitive and cost effective. We offer the following:
- Medical insurance for individuals provided at 100%; competitive rates for dependent coverage
- Local Gov't Employees Retirement System plan
- 401K & 457B
- Paid life insurance
- Optional dental and vision coverage, flexible spending accounts, and short-term disability subject to plan terms and applicable waiting periods
- Paid vacation and sick leave
- Paid Holidays
- Tuition reimbursement and employee training
- Employee Assistance Program
- Membership in the North Carolina Local Government Employees' Retirement System
About the City Of Albemarle The City of Albemarle is home to approximately 16,000 residents and is the county seat of Stanly County. Our city has a thriving business environment, distinctive homes and friendly neighborhoods. Its growing industrial and commercial sectors make Albemarle an attractive place tolive and work. Situated in the beautiful Uwharrie LakesRegion in the Piedmont of North Carolina, Albemarle is conveniently located near several of the state's urban areas- Charlotte, Raleigh, Greensboro, and Winston-Salem.
Quality of Life Albemarle is one of the principal communities of the Uwharries Lakes Region, an area that has been described as the "Central Park of North Carolina". This area is rich in cultural, historical, natural and recreational assets.
Albemarle and Stanly County provide an exceptional opportunity to live in a safe, attractive community that is ideal for raising families or for enjoying retirement. The area benefits from a moderate climate and a landscape of gently rolling hills. Albemarle boasts a variety of beautiful and diverse neighborhoods, both historic and new. City of Albemarle, NC
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