Police Officer I

Employment Opportunity:

Town of Beech Mountain

POLICE OFFICER I- SALARY

$46,794 An employee in this class performs general duty law enforcement work in varied areas of the department. Work includes patrol, investigating traffic accidents, investigating criminal activity, serving warrants, traffic law enforcement, responding to domestic disputes, and other work applicable to law enforcement. Employee is highly visible in the community and exercises visible presence to prevent or abate crime. Employee must have the ability to develop a positive public image, display tact and firmness when interacting with criminal suspects or witnesses, apply reasoned and experienced judgment and discretion, and project a positive attitude. Work is performed under the direction of the immediate supervisor and is evaluated for effectiveness, visibility, compliance with standards, public support, and attainment of performance objectives.

Education & Experience:

Graduation from high school or GED equivalency; experience in law enforcement work and must have obtained (and maintain) Basic Law Enforcement Training Certification (BLET) as a law enforcement officer by the North Carolina Criminal Justice Education & Training Standards Commission and an Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Criminal Justice or related field is preferred. Must be available to work 12 hour shifts days and/or nights, weekends, and/or holidays.

Benefits package:

Health/Dental/ Vision insurance, NC Local Government Retirement plan, 401K plan, vacation, holiday, sick leave, etc.

TO APPLY

Submit a completed Town Application and Police Officers Form F-3 Law Enforcement Personal History Statement. Available online at www.townofbeechmountain.com/employment . Submit application material electronically to ehaynes@townofbeechmountain.com. Questions? Contact Police Chief Gary Miller at gmiller@townofbeechmountain.com at 828-387-2342 ext. 204