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$ 43811 - 70098
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Protect the Heart of North Carolina- Join the NC State Capitol Police and Serve with Pride Integrity and Purpose.
This job classification qualifies for the employee referral bonus program. If you were referred to this job posting by a current NC State Capitol Police or NC State Highway Patrol employee and you are eventually hired that employee could qualify for a referral bonus.
This is a continuous posting and may not reflect a current vacancy. However your application will be retained and considered active for 180 days. Only one application may be submitted during that time.
Maintain physical security of all state buildings and grounds. Respond to calls for service including fire alarms intrusion alarms bomb threats or need for emergency medical services from State Capitol Police Communications Center and reports to incident scenes. Investigate suspicious persons/activities reported by state employees or visitors. Orders state employees to clear buildings when advised of fire or bomb threats to safeguard life of employees/visitors. Enforces state laws and regulations within jurisdictional boundaries and responds to calls for assistance in the state government complex. Investigates criminal offenses involving state property state employees or visitors to state property. Interviews persons to obtain information pertaining to crime scene.
Checks buildings during non-working hours and at night to ensure security of property and equipment checking to detect unlocked doors or windows. Writes reports of activities occurring during shift for management use for reporting purposes and planning. Completes investigative reports pertaining to criminal acts reports in or around state buildings and property and interviews with victims and witnesses. Arrests subjects in connection with crimes or violations of laws. Completes all documents associated with day-to-day operations.
Testifies in court to assist in resolution of cases involving crimes against the State and state employees/visitors in which the officer becomes involved in during the performance of his/her duties. Provides escort for visiting dignitaries as required. Provides security escort for persons transporting currency. Issues citations for violations of motor vehicle laws. Testifies in court in traffic cases and criminal prosecution to assist in resolution of crimes committed in around state buildings or property. Directs and reroutes traffic around fire and other disturbances. Provides information and assistance to visitors and stranded motorists.
Note for Applicants who have Not Completed Basic Law Enforcement Training (BLET) in North Carolina:
If you are selected for this job and do not currently possess BLET certification North Carolina State Capitol Police will sponsor (cover the cost) of your six-month BLET training and you will be earning a salary while completing training. During this training period you will be entered into the Teachers & State Employees Retirement System (TSERS). BLET certification must be obtained within one year of the date of hire. Upon successful completion of BLET you would be enrolled into the Law Enforcement Officers Retirement System. Please see this link for more information on the BLET process and requirements including if you are certified as a law enforcement officer in another state.Knowledge Skills and Abilities / Competencies
State Capitol Police uses the Merit-Based Recruitment and Selection Plan to fill positions subject to theState Human Resources Actwith the most qualified individuals.
The Minimum Education and Experience (E&E) are REQUIRED to qualify for this position. All work history and education (including accurate dates of employment/attendance) must be documented on the application. Supplemental Questions are also a required part of the application: answers must reference education or work experience listed on the application. A complete all-inclusive application maximizes an applicants potential to qualify for the position as well as the highest possible salary. Salary will be based on relevant qualifications internal equity and budgetary considerations pertinent to the advertised position.State Government Application Resources NC Office of Human Resources
Resumes may be attached as a supplement to the application but are not a substitution for a complete application.
To qualify for this position applicants must document on the application that they possess ALL of the following:- Must be at least 20 years of age.
- Possession of a valid NC Drivers License
MANAGEMENT PREFERENCES:- Valid Police Officer experience.
- Knowledge of criminal laws.
- Knowledge of investigative techniques criminal cases.
- Knowledge of the court process.
- Ability to communicate effectively through interpersonal interactions.
NOTE: Applicants are encouraged to add ALL jobs internships and/or volunteerism to their application. A complete all-inclusive application maximizes an applicants potential to qualify for the position as well as the highest possible salary. Salary will be based on relevant qualifications internal equity and budgetary considerations
Minimum Education and Experience Requirements
Some state job postings say you can qualify by an equivalent combination of education and experience. If that language appears below then you may qualify through EITHER years of education OR years of directly related experience OR a combination of both. See for details.
High school or General Educational Development (GED) diploma. Necessary Special Qualifications1. Must complete all requirements for an NC Probationary Law Enforcement Certification including completion of Basic Law Enforcement Training in accordance with the provisions of the North Carolina Criminal Justice Education and Training Standards Commission within one year of employment.2. Must be at least 20 years of age.3. Possession of a valid NC Drivers License.
Please Note: Those who currently do not possess a valid NC Drivers License may apply however proof of a valid NC Drivers License must be received prior to the date of hire.
Supplemental and Contact Information The North Carolina State Capitol Police is an Equal Opportunity Employer who embraces an Employment First philosophy which consists of complying with all federal laws state laws and Executive Orders. Consistent with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) we are committed to full inclusion of qualified applicants and will review requests for reasonable accommodation to perform essential job functions during the hiring process or while on the job.Supplemental and Contact Information
The North Carolina State Highway Patrol/ State Capitol Police is an Equal Opportunity Employer who embraces an Employment First philosophy which consists of complying with all federal laws state laws and Executive Orders. Consistent with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) we are committed to full inclusion of qualified applicants and will review requests for reasonable accommodation to perform essential job functions during the hiring process or while on the job.
Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program
For applicants with student loans becoming a state employee may include eligibility for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness learn more.
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- Degrees and transcripts must be received from appropriately accredited college or university.
- Applicants who earned college credit hours but did not complete a degree program must attach an unofficial transcript to receive credit for education.
- International degrees and transcripts must be evaluated for accreditation by a recognized evaluation service by the closing date of this posting. Failure to provide documentation may result in ineligibility. The National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) has several options to provide credential verification: Experience
- Applicants seeking Veterans Preference must attach a DD-214 Form (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty that includes Character of Discharge - Member 4 or Service 2 form) to the application.
- Applicants seeking National Guard Preference:
- A current member of the North Carolina National Guard in good standing must attach a NGB 23A (RPAS).
- A former member of the North Carolina National Guard who served for at least 6 years and were discharged under honorable conditions must attach either a DD256 or NGB 22.
The North Carolina State Highway Patrol/ State Capitol Police must adhere to the US Dept. of Justice Final Rule on the National Standards to Prevent Detect and Respond to Prison Rape.PREA Hiring and Promotion Prohibitions
Due to the volume of applications received we are unable to provide information regarding the status of your application. Please log in to your Government Jobs account and click Application Status. If you are selected for an interview you will be contacted by the hiring manager. If you are no longer under consideration you will receive an email notification.
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#SCP (State Capitol Police)
#Lawenforcement
Required Experience:
Unclear Seniority
Employment Type
Full-Time
