Lateral Police Officer

Overview

The Town of Holly Springs provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

Location: This position is located in Holly Springs, N.C.

Position: Lateral Police Officer

The Town of Holly Springs is seeking a Lateral Police Officer to join the Holly Springs Police Department. This position is responsible for performing general duty police work for the apprehension of criminals, prevention of crimes, protection of life and property, and general enforcement of all laws and ordinances on an assigned shift under general supervision. Duties may also include in-depth investigation of criminal offenses as assigned.

Performs duties in compliance with all State and Federal laws, standards, and guidelines and departmental policies, procedures, and directives. Maintains conduct toward individuals, which displays a firm and fair attitude, respect for personal rights, and concern for safety.

The Holly Springs Police Department works in partnership with our community. We are committed to professional, ethical and impartial policing practices to preserve life, protect property, and maintain a safe community for all who live in and visit Holly Springs. Your trust, confidence and support are important to us and are essential to achieving together the highest quality of life in Holly Springs.

Reports to the Police Sergeant. Position works under the direction of the Police Sergeant and exercises considerable independent responsibility for assigned area. Work involves conditions of emergency, public danger, personal danger, civil disorder and sensitive public opinion requiring sound decisions, tact, courtesy and mature judgment; an incumbent is held responsible for personal judgment and has no supervisory responsibilities. Work is performed under the general supervision of the Police Sergeant and is evaluated through observation, discussion and review of reports.

This is a lateral police officer position. The work schedule is various shifts including days, nights, weekends, and holidays. The starting annual salary is $60,000 (Grade P2).

Please upload a notarized F-3 along with a resume and cover letter.

• Answers all emergency and non-emergency calls for service.
• Discovers and prevents the commission of crimes, enforces ordinances and all state and motor vehicle laws for designated areas.
• Conducts preliminary investigations, gathers evidence, obtains witness statements, makes arrests, and escorts prisoners from the scenes of crimes.
• Detains anyone wanted through the serving of warrants.
• Investigates motor vehicle accidents and assists local fire department and ambulance personnel.
• Makes dispositions of all complaints or inquiries or directs people to the proper organizations to handle the complaints.
• Prepares evidence for issuance of complaints; serves criminal process, including warrants.
• Completes reports compiling factual data, evidence and conducts interviews and interrogations when appropriate.
• Performs investigative duties that cover a wide range of cases including, but not limited to sexual assault, child abuse, assault, battery, forgery, arson, burglary, theft, vandalism, and background investigations.
• Inspects scenes of crimes, accident sites, and other appropriate locations to identify possible physical evidence.
• Takes appropriate measures to preserve potential evidence including taking photographs, making casts, taking custody, making detailed notes, and/or calling in appropriate experts as necessary.
• Interviews victims of criminal activity and potential witnesses or suspects.
• Arrests or detains suspects in accordance with proper legal procedure.
• Prepares cases for court hearings and testifies in such hearings as required.
• Acts in a relief capacity, working in other areas of the department as assigned.
• Performs public relations duties as…