CITY OF RAEFORD

Position Available

 

 

   DEPARTMENT                                JOB TITLE                                   SALARY RANGE*

 

       Police                                Police Officer I                      $27,061 - $40,165

 

 

Applicants for the position noted above MUST meet the following requirements:

 

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

 

General:

a)      Must be 21 years or older at the time of employment;

b)      Must possess, or be able to obtain by time of hire, a valid NC driver's license without record of suspension or revocation or otherwise poor driving record in any State;

c)       Felony convictions and disqualifying criminal histories within the past 7 years are not allowed;

d)      Must be a U.S. citizen and be able to read and write the English language;

e)       Must be of good moral character and of temperate and industrious habits;

f)        Successful completion of an approved Basic Law Enforcement Course.

 

Education and Experience:

a)      High school diploma or equivalent supplemented by a 2 year community college degree or vocational school training in police science, law enforcement, criminal justice administration, public administration, or a related field; or

b)      An equivalent combination of education and experience.

 

Necessary Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

a)      Some knowledge of modern law enforcement principles, procedures, techniques, and equipment;

b)      Ability to learn the applicable laws, ordinances, and department rules/regulations; Ability to perform work requiring good physical condition; Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing; Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with subordinates, peers and supervisors; Ability to exercise sound judgment in evaluating situations and in making decisions; Ability to follow verbal and written instructions; Ability to meet the special requirements listed below; Ability to learn the City's geography.

 

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:

a)      Ability to meet Department's physical standards and satisfactorily complete a City physical/ psychological evaluation, background criminal investigation, and drug/alcohol test.

b)      Ability to work varied work schedules as needed.

c)       Basic Law Enforcement Training (or Police Officer Standards and Training) certification or equivalent.

d)      This position requires residency within reasonable commute.  (Reasonable commute is ability to respond within 20 minutes after call-in).

 

Closing Date:  applications for this position are accepted on an on-going basis.

 

* Salary commensurate with qualifications & experience

Job offers are made conditionally based upon successful completion of the pre-employment physical, drug screen, background checks, degree verification, reference checks and other pre-employment requirements.

 

EXCELLENT BENEFIT PACKAGE!!

Qualified persons may apply at:

CITY OF RAEFORD PERSONNEL DEPT., 315 N. MAIN STREET, RAEFORD, NC  28376-2629

(Monday - Friday: 8 AM - 5 PM)

~ an EEO employer ~

 

(completion of City application required)

Can download from website:  www.raeford.org

 

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