Police Officer Job Type:

Full Time Garner, NC Garner Police Department Salary:

$62,418.00 To $90,320.00

Annually Closing Date:

August 30, 2026

Position Summary:

Police Officers are responsible for performing protective service work in the prevention, detection, and investigation of violations of the law. Officers are assigned to a patrol squad and work rotating shifts. Work is performed under the regular supervision of a Police Sergeant or Corporal. The Career Development Program offers an outstanding opportunity for professional enhancement and advancement in salary.

Essential Functions:

Patrols designated sector in assigned car; observes activity and intervenes as necessary; checks the physical security of businesses, homes, cars, etc.; gets out of car and closely inspects buildings; establishes contact with citizens for public relations; Enforces traffic laws; patrols or conducts stationary observation of traffic; utilizes radar to detect speed violations; stops suspicious vehicles for investigation; issues warnings, citations, and arrests for violations; uses standard field sobriety tests to determine impairment; Serves criminal summons, subpoenas, and warrants in assigned jurisdiction; makes arrests and transports suspects to the public safety center for processing; Responds to domestic violence incidences; provides assistance to reduce the risk of additional violence; conducts investigation if necessary; Responds to robbery calls; assesses crime scenes and calls for assistance; secures the crime scenes and interviews witnesses; apprehends suspects; Investigates accidents; gathers appropriate information and fills out reports; draws diagrams; charges drivers as necessary; calls wreckers, rescue personnel, utility companies as necessary; Conducts detailed investigation of crimes; Provides service to the public; advises citizens on departmental procedures and options available; Testifies in court on arrests made; presents evidence collected; Completes necessary reports for all actions taken and submits to lieutenant for review; Directs traffic as needed at traffic accidents and other incidents; Performs other job-related tasks as required.

Requirements:

be a US Citizen have a high school diploma or equivalent possess a valid driver's license Currently sworn as a law enforcement officer in North Carolina; or Hold a current North Carolina Law Enforcement Certification; or Prior experience as a sworn law enforcement officer in a state other than North Carolina, a branch of the United States military, or with a federal law enforcement agency; or Currently attending a North Carolina Basic Law Enforcement Training (BLET) program leading to certification.

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