Community Response Police Apprentice

Prerequisites

Must be accepted to participate in the Apprenticeship NC program through the North Carolina Community Colleges System, specifically through the Catawba Apprenticeship Network at Catawba Valley Community College.

* Current high school seniors only*

Must be at least 18 years old and currently working toward completing a high school diploma.

Must not have been convicted of a felony and must undergo a thorough background investigation.

Must be able to work part‑time duty hours that may vary as scheduled.

Applicants must meet the city criteria for an acceptable driving record.

A person in this position will work directly for the Hickory Police Department, assigned to the Support Services Division as an unarmed uniformed security aide to assist in securing assigned areas throughout the City of Hickory. These areas include City parks and trail systems, the Downtown Social District, Hickory City Walk and Book Walk, Hickory River Walk, and the Arts and Science Center.

• Conduct security checks of assigned locations on foot, by bicycle, or in a motor vehicle to ensure the safety and security of citizens, personnel, and property.
• Make reports to the proper authority if a situation arises.
• Maintain radio communications with the Hickory Police Department Communications Center and file all necessary reports when required.
• Produce electronic reports via computer; basic computer skills required.
• Communicate with the general public in a face‑to‑face setting to give directions and answer inquiries.
• Communicate internally with other employees face‑to‑face, by telephone, or by portable radio to receive instructions and information regarding daily duties.

Work is primarily performed while standing and walking. The employee occasionally lifts light objects.

This position has been identified as safety‑sensitive. The employee will be part of a random drug testing pool. The methodology for choosing random test subjects is handled by an outside, impartial, third-party vendor.

Work is performed inside and outside; the employee may be exposed to cold or inclement weather.