The Garner Police Department is seeking Police Officer candidates desiring a community-oriented law enforcement career.

Police Officers are responsible for performing protective service work in the prevention, detection, and investigation of violations of the law. Officers are assigned to a patrol squad and work rotating shifts. Work is performed under the regular supervision of a Police Sergeant or Corporal. The Career Development Program offers an outstanding opportunity for professional enhancement and advancement in salary.

With tenure, training, and above-average levels of performance, officers can compete for a variety of specialized positions and promotions. They include Canine Handler, Traffic Safety Officer, School Resource Officer, Investigator, Special Response Team, Crisis Negotiator, Field Training Officer, Community Liaison, and others.

Officers are provided with state-of-the-art equipment, take-home cars (for those in compliance with Department policy), uniforms, and all related apparel.

The current starting salary for police officers is $54,708. However, salary incentives may be provided for the following credentialsas determined by the Chief of Police:

• Prior sworn law enforcement experience (2.5% per year)-- as determined by the Chief
• Specialized Skills/Experience (2%)-- as determined by the Chief
• Certified Instructor (2%)
• Military experience (2%)
• Associates (1%), Bachelors (2%), or Masters (3%) degree
• Foreign language fluency (2%)

The starting salary will be determined based on the selected candidate's skills and qualifications. The current hiring range is $54,708 - $71,113.

The Garner Police Department offers a robust dual career path. This program encourages professorial development by providing a 5% increase with each advancement.

The steps included in the career path are as follows: Police Officer I Police Officer II First Class Officer Senior Officer

Career path salary increases would be in addition to any merit and cost of living adjustments approved by the Town Council.

Examples of Duties:

Patrols designated sector in assigned car; observes activity and intervenes as necessary; checks the physical security of businesses, homes, cars, etc.; gets out of car and closely inspects buildings; establishes contact with citizens for public relations;

Enforces traffic laws; patrols or conducts stationary observation of traffic; utilizes radar to detect speed violations; stops suspicious vehicles for investigation; issues warnings, citations, and arrests for violations; uses standard field sobriety tests to determine impairment;

Serves criminal summons, subpoenas, and warrants in assigned jurisdiction; makes arrests and transports suspects to the public safety center for processing;

Responds to domestic violence incidences; provides assistance to reduce the risk of additional violence; conducts investigation if necessary;

Responds to robbery calls; assesses crime scenes and calls for assistance; secures the crime scenes and interviews witnesses; apprehends suspects;

Investigates accidents; gathers appropriate information and fills out reports; draws diagrams; charges drivers as necessary; calls wreckers, rescue personnel, utility companies as necessary;

Conducts detailed investigation of crimes;

Provides service to the public; advises citizens on departmental procedures and options available; Testifies in court on arrests made; presents evidence collected;

Completes necessary reports for all actions taken and submits to lieutenant for review; Directs traffic as needed at traffic accidents and other incidents;

Performs other job-related tasks as required.

Minimum Qualifications:

Applicant must be a US citizen, 20 years of age or older, and have a high school diploma or equivalent. A valid driver's license is also required.

Current status must include one of the following:

• Curr ntly sworn as a law enforcement officer in the State of North Carolina; or
• Hold a current North Carolina Law Enforcement Certification; or
• Be currently enrolled in a North Carolina Basic Law Enforcement Training (BLET) Certification Program leading to certification.

Additional Information:

Candidates will be expected to have: thorough knowledge of police methods, practices and procedures; general knowledge of the geography of the Town; general knowledge of departmental rules and regulations; general knowledge of Town ordinances; ability to understand and carry out oral and written instructions and to prepare clear and comprehensive reports; ability to deal courteously but firmly with the public; ability to analyze situations and to adopt quick, effective and reasonable courses of action with due regard to surrounding hazards and circumstances; skill in the use of firearms and the operation of motor vehicles; and the ability to render credible testimony in a court of law.

Selected candidates will be notified and must participate in an Information Session and successfully complete a written evaluation (POST) onMay16, 2024.

Candidates selected to continue will be required to participate in an oral panel interview on eitherMay 16, 2024. Please keep the above dates available.

Candidates issued a conditional offer will be required to qualify with a Garner Police-issued handgun, submit to a background investigation, CVSA (truth verification) exam, drug screening, medical exam, and psychological exam. The above-listed items will occur betweenMay 20 and June 3, 2024. Firearms qualification will occur onMay 29, 2024.

The projected hire date for the candidates selected will beJuly 1, 2024.

PLEASE NOTE: 1) As part of the application process for Police Officer,you must complete the online Town of Garner application. In addition, you are required to fill out the North Carolina Criminal Justice Education and Training Standards Commission Personal History Statement (Form F-3). This form is lengthy and you should allow plenty of time to complete it and have it notarized. You will also need to complete two (2) release forms. Finally, you will need to complete the "History of Prior Applications with Criminal Justice Agencies" form.

These four (4) additional documents must be received by the Garner Police Department within 7 days of initial application or the application deadline of May 13, 2024 (whichever is earliest). Please carefully review the documents to ensure all sections are complete before submitting.

You may scan and email copies of these completed forms to Cpl. Gomes at jgomes@garnernc.gov. Please retain the original completed forms and provide them to Cpl. Gomes if requested.

ClickApplication Supplement for Police Officersor copy and paste the following URL into your web browserhttp://www.garnernc.gov/Home/ShowDocument?id=8195

Additional instructions for submitting these three documents and the same link to a PDF file can be found in the supplemental question section of the application.Applicants who do not fill out these forms will automatically be disqualified from consideration.