Police Officer; BLET Certified

Job Description

Are you currently working as a law enforcement officer and looking to make a transition? Do you want to further your career with skills and training? Apply now to work for the #1 Police Agency in NC in 2024!

The Burlington Police Department is a nationally accredited law enforcement agency that is committed to quality fair and professional police services. The agency is made up of more than 150 sworn officers and 50 professional staff members serving the City of Burlington, North Carolina. Voted the #1 Police Agency in NC in 2024, we serve a growing city of approximately 60,000 residents.

A City of Burlington Police Officer will perform general duties of law enforcement. Assignments may be to the Operations Bureau, K-9, Investigation Division, D.A.R.E., or other areas. Work includes routine patrol, traffic accident and criminal investigation, police vehicle maintenance, serving criminal papers, traffic law enforcement, and responding to domestic disputes. Employees are highly visible in crime areas and must be assertive in preventing crime.

They must develop a positive public image and represent COB professionally. Tact and firmness, sound judgment in accordance with department policy and state and federal law, and a positive attitude are required. Employees are subject to the hazards of law enforcement work. Work is performed under the immediate supervision of a Police Sergeant and is evaluated for decision making, work product, professionalism, job knowledge and officer safety through daily observation, review of reports, and discussions concerning how particular incidents or activities were handled.

This classification is considered non‑exempt in compliance with the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA).

Schedule:

5 on, 4 off, 5 on, 4 off, 5 on, 5 off. Rotation of shifts occurs every 6 months in January and July. Schedule is subject to change.

• Preserving the Sanctity of ALL Life
• Nurture and Protect Democracy
• Ensure Procedural Justice and Fundamental Fairness
• Spirit of Service
• Protect the Community from Harm
• Treat all individuals with Dignity and Respect – the ethical foundation of policing.

• Patrols high‑ and low‑crime areas, engages with community members, checks buildings and residences, and apprehends offenders when necessary.

• Responds to calls for assistance involving complaints, suspicious activity, domestic disputes, and disruptive behavior; determines the true nature of each situation and takes appropriate legal or persuasive action.

• Investigates traffic accidents using measurements and witness accounts; determines violations, assists motorists, works with insurance companies, and directs traffic during emergencies or special circumstances.
• Tracks individuals who violate traffic, inspection, and registration laws.

• Identifies, pursues, and arrests suspects involved in criminal activity.
• Serves criminal papers, including locating individuals for warrants, orders for arrest, and criminal summons.

• Gathers information and evidence, photographs crime scenes, interviews witnesses, and performs background inquiries.
• Completes preliminary and detailed investigative reports to document findings.

• Assists state and federal prosecutors with case preparation and provides testimony in court as required.

• Performs preliminary or detailed investigations of accidents or possible crimes.
• Performs any and all related duties as required to support the mission of the department.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Strong knowledge of laws and policies including State and Federal statutes, local ordinances, and Police Department policies.
• Extensive understanding of law enforcement practices such as patrol methods, investigative techniques, and operational equipment.
• General familiarity with forensic principles including basic crime detection and criminal identification procedures.
• Working…