Police Officer I

TOWN OF APEX

invites applications for the position of:

Police Officer I

ABOUT THIS POSITION:

EXPECTED HIRING RANGE: $62524.80 - 76606.40. Starting salary will be commensurate with qualifications.

WORK LOCATION:205 Saunders Street Apex NC 27502 USA

POSTING CLOSING DATE:Open until filled.

**PREVIOUS CANDIDATES NEED NOT REAPPLY**

ABOUT THE DEPARTMENT:

The Apex PoliceDepartment has approximately 114-sworn and 31-non-sworn full-time employeeswith an annual operating & capital budget of $24M. Employees work among fourdivisions to carry out the departments functions including administrationinvestigations patrol emergency communications traffic safety communityservices school resources accreditation and compliance vice and narcoticsand reserve officer program. The department occupies a facility which wasrenovated and expanded in 2008 and sponsors a Community Police Academy toinform educate and illustrate our commitment to the community-orientedpolicing philosophy.

Citizens in Apex feel safe with 98% of respondents in a 2020 survey indicatingthey felt safe in their neighborhoods while 96% felt safe in the Town crime rates create an opportunity for the next Police Officer to join ateam dedicated to maintaining effective strategies that result in these publicsafety perceptions while focusing on critical strategic issues.

WHAT YOU WILL BE DOING:

In this position you will perform general duty law enforcement work toprotect life and property in the Town. Work includes patrolling the Town duringan assigned shift in a police car or on foot; preventing detecting andinvestigating disturbances and crime; performing traffic control work;apprehending suspects; and executing related assignments. Employees mustexercise judgment initiative and calm control when performing duties; moredifficult problems are normally carried out under the direction of or inconjunction with a Police Corporal Sergeant and/or Lieutenant assigned to thesame shift. Work involves frequent public contact requiring tact firmness anddecisiveness. Work is performed in accordance with departmental policy andstate and federal law supplemented with specific directions from superiorofficers. Employees are subject to hazards associated with law enforcement workincluding working in both inside and outside environments in extreme hot andcold weather and exposure to various hazards such as dangerous persons loudnoises and hazardous spills with fumes oils gases or flammable liquids. Lawenforcement duties are also subject to the final standards of OSHA onbloodborne pathogens. Work is performed under the direct supervision of aPolice Corporal Sergeant and/or Lieutenant and is evaluated throughobservation discussion and review of reports for adherence to laws departmentprocedures and proper judgment.

A SAMPLE OF THE ESSENTIALS:

• Patrols streets in a police car or on foot; checks doors and windows; examines premises of unoccupied residences or buildings; detects unusual conditions may maintain surveillance and observation for stolen cars missing persons or suspects; report dangerous or defective streets sidewalks traffic lights or other hazardous conditions.
• Responds to calls for assistance complaints suspicious activity domestic disputes loud and disruptive behavior; completes calls by determining true nature of the situation and taking whatever legal or persuasive action is warranted.
• Issues traffic citations; directs traffic and participates in other emergency operation activities.
• Provides front-line security by walking through schools businesses and buildings for familiarization and to look for unusual activities.
• Performs investigations of accidents or possible crimes through observation questioning witnesses and gathering physical evidence; performs investigative tasks arrests and processes criminal suspects; presents findings in court.
• Issues citations for violation of traffic regulations serves warrants; apprehends and processes criminal suspects and transports to County Magistrate and/or County detention facilities.
• Regulates and directs vehicular traffic at busy times at local schools and when traffic signal malfunctions or traffic crashes require attention.
• Operates a two-way radio to receive instructions and information from or to report information to police headquarters; maintains vehicle weapons and other equipment in standard working order.
• Monitors adherence to parking ordinance and issues tickets for violations.
• Prepares records and reports of activities.
• Advises the public on laws and local ordinances; serves papers as needed.
• Assists stranded motorists; gives information and directions to visitors and the general public; provides escorts of citizens making bank deposits; provide traffic escorts for funerals; works as a school crossing guard.
• Subject to emergency or non-emergency call back/call out etc.
• Performs other related duties as required.

WHAT YOULL NEED:

Graduation from highschool or possession of a G.E.D. ANDone of the following four:

• Completion of a North Carolina Basic Law Enforcement Training (BLET) Course and possession of a NC BLET Certificate or Currently attending a North Carolina BLET Programor
• Currently attending a North Carolina Basic Law Enforcement Training (BLET) programor
• Currently employed in-state as a sworn full-time law enforcement officer with no more than a one (1) year break in serviceor
• Two (2) years or more of full time out-of-state sworn law enforcement service with no more than a three (3) year break in service.
  

Special Qualifications:

• The ability to complete and pass the North Carolina Police Officer Physical Agility Test (POPAT) prior to a formal interview and conditional offer.
• The ability to complete and pass an extensive background investigation a C.V.S.A. examination Drug Screen Psychological Examination Physical Exam and Firearms Qualification prior to appointment.

Questions regarding the qualifications can be directed to the Apex Police Department Training and Recruiting Unit or call 919.249.3452. A completed North Carolina F-3 LE Personal History Statement with revision date of April 2024 or later is required to move forward in the selection process.

A completed North Carolina F-3 LE Personal History Statement with revision date of April 2024 or later is required to move forward in the selection F-3 form can be foundhere.

Thank you for completing this form labeling it F-3-your Last name-First name and attaching to your application.

Further questions regarding the application process can be directed to the Apex Police Department Training and Recruiting Unit or calling 919.249.3452.

WHO WE ARE:

Known as The Peak of Good Living the Town of Apex is a rapidly growing Wake County municipality with a current population of over 72000 and has been ranked as one of Money Magazines Best Places to Live in America. Our current workforce is comprised of over 680 full-time employees and over 125 part-time/seasonal staff. Our Human Resources Department - with the support and confidence of Town leadership - is committed to providing best-in-class HR programs for our employees with a mission to create a culture of empowerment and accountability that maximizes individual and organizational potential. We offer a generous benefit package and have a highly competitive compensation program. More than that the Town is an awesome place to work as evidenced by the high job satisfaction ratings received in the last employee opinion survey.

WHAT WE OFFER:

Not only is the Town The Peak of Good Living but its also a great place to work! We strive to reach the peak of being an employer of choice by providing competitive salaries and excellent benefits including:

Free medical dental vision and life insurance for employees

5% contributions to the NC401(k) retirement plans (no matching required)

Participation in the Local Government Employees Retirement System (LGERS)

Traditional sick and vacation leave

80 hours Peak Paid Time Off per year (after completion of probation)

$1200 Peak Lifestyle Benefit payment provided to pay for health and wellness activities (after completion of probation)

8 weeks of Paid Parental Leave

3 weeks of Paid Caregiver Leave

Bereavement Leave

13 paid holidays

Longevity Pay

Tuition Assistance

Expansive wellness program and more!

KEEP IN MIND:

Providing a safe work environment for our employees is a top priority therefore all new hires must successfully complete a pre-employment drug testpost-offer functional testing (if required by position)background verifications including references criminal record and drivers license checks prior to employment.

The Town of Apex provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard toage sex race color religion national origin disability political affiliation or marital status veteran status or genetic information.

Required Experience:

Unclear Seniority