Police Officer
Full-time police officer. BLET certification required. $50,000+ a year.
- Salary
- $50,000+ a year
- Job type
- Full-time
- Application deadline
- Until filled
Job description
A current North Carolina Basic Law Enforcement Training (BLET) certification is required to apply for this job.
An employee in this class performs a full range of general law enforcement duties. Such duties may include but are not limited to: patrolling the city during an assigned shift in a police car or on foot; preventing, detecting and investigating disturbances and major crime cases; performing traffic control work; apprehending suspects; and executing related assignments. Employees must exercise judgment, initiative and calm control when performing duties. Work involves frequent public contact, which requires tact, firmness and decisiveness. Work is performed in accordance with departmental policy and state and federal law, supplemented with specific directions from superior officers. Employees are subject to the usual hazards of law enforcement work. Work is performed under the general supervision of the Police Sergeant or Police Captain and is evaluated through observation, discussion and review of reports.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Valid driver’s license
- Completion of Basic Law Enforcement Training (BLET)
Benefits
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Disability insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
- Retirement plan
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
The City of Bessemer City is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE).