Police Officer - Lateral - 1 Year Post Field Training Required - City of Hickory : Job Details

Description* Applicants for Lateral Police Officer must have successfully completed at least one (1) year out of field training full time law enforcement experience with a municipal, county or state law enforcement agency, served immediately prior to application with The Hickory Police Department.Sworn law enforcement agents, officers and deputies from other states are also encouraged to apply.*For doers and makers seeking a well-rounded community, Hickory is a bridge between Asheville and Charlotte at the foot of the Blue Ridge Mountains along Interstate 40, where a collective spirit of craftsmanship strengthens any endeavor with detail, artistry and quality.Hickory, North Carolina, is a three-time All-America City on the Catawba River approximately one hour east of Asheville and one hour north of Charlotte. More than 40,000 residents call Hickory their home and Hickory is the hub of a 350,000 metropolitan area. Hickory has outstanding school systems, seven recreation facilities, two libraries, several golf courses, theaters, art museums, and eighteen gorgeous parks. Beautiful Lake Hickory is over 4,000 acres and has many public access areas. Please check out Hickory at www.hickorync.gov/employment or www.hickorywellcrafted.com for a web portal all about Hickory and the surrounding areas and what makes Hickory a Well Crafted City.Qualified applicants are considered for positions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, genetics, or the presence of a non-job related medical condition or disability. U.S. Law requires all applicants to furnish proof of identity and right to work in the U.S.All offers of employment are contingent on the successful completion of a post-offer functional prework screen and a drug screen. This examination process is designed to determine if applicants are able to efficiently perform the essential functions of the job without physical harm to themselves, or others. All applicants are subject to a background check. Must possess a high school diploma or equivalent and a valid NC Class C driver's license.This position patrols (on foot or in patrol car) an assigned area in business and residential sections to preserve general order; directs traffic and enforces law; operates speed detection device (radar); performs other police related duties as required. Must pass physical examination and other examinations; prefer applicants with good knowledge of laws and ordinances relating to arrest, search and seizure, traffic control and modern police practices; radio communications and apprehension of criminals; applicants must not have been convicted of a felony and must undergo a thorough background investigation.Major DutiesPatrols assigned area to detect and deter criminal activity and traffic violations.Responds to calls, including domestic disputes, assaults, burglaries, traffic accidents, lost or missing persons searches, public service duties, stranded motorists, and others.Conducts preliminary inquiries, field interviews, and follow-up investigations to include interviewing victims, complainants and witnesses, gathering information and evidence, and securing the crime scene.Obtains and serves search and criminal warrants; apprehends, arrests, and processes offenders, including juveniles.Provides assistance and backup support to other officers as necessary.Provides first aid to victims as necessary and assists motorists.Provides traffic direction as needed for events such as parades, funerals, ball games, and school crossings.Testifies in judicial proceedings.Completes all required reports and forms, including accident and incident reports.Serves criminal papers.Transports prisoners from police headquarters to detention facility.Inspects and maintains patrol car.Performs other related duties as assigned.Knowledge and QualificationsMust possess a high school diploma or GED.Must possess a State certified law enforcement training certificate.Must possess a State general law enforcement certification.Must have successfully completed at least one (1) year out of field training full time law enforcement experience with a municipal, county or state law enforcement agency.Ability to read, write and perform mathematical calculations at a level commonly associated with the completion of high school or equivalent.Possession of or ability to readily obtain a valid driver's license issued by the State of North Carolina for the type of vehicle or equipment operated.Ability to meet current requirements set forth by the North Carolina Training and Standards Commission.Knowledge of relevant federal and state laws, criminal and traffic codes, juvenile law, search and seizure laws, city ordinances, and departmental policies and procedures.Knowledge of traffic investigation techniques and procedures.Knowledge of the geographical layout of the city.Knowledge of first aid.Knowledge of court system and procedures.Skill in oral and written communication.Skill in the use of firearms, communication equipment, and other standard and specialized equipment.Skill in the use of photographic and surveillance equipment, audio and video equipment, radios, and various emergency equipment.Skill in restraining persons without causing physical harm.Supplemental InformationPHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee in this position to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently/repeatedly required to stand; walk; sit; use hands and exert force; stoop; kneel; half-kneel; squat; crouch; crawl; talk; and hear. An employee in this position will have successfully passed the North Carolina Police Officer Physical Ability Test.SAFETY SENSITIVE: This position has been identified as safety-sensitive. The employee in this position will be part of a random drug testing pool. The methodology for choosing the random test subjects is handled by an outside, impartial, third party vendor.WORK ENVIRONMENT: Work is performed indoors, traveling in a vehicle, and outside where the employee may be exposed to cold or inclement weather. The employee may be exposed to infectious and contagious diseases and life-threatening situations.Additional BenefitsPaid Holiday TimeTake Home Car ProgramTuition Assistance ProgramOn-Site Physical Fitness FacilityCareer DevelopmentCareer OpportunitiesCommunity PolicingPatrolCriminal InvestigationsVice/NarcoticsSchool ResourceSpecial OperationsK-9Unmanned Aircraft SystemsThe City of Hickory provides a generous benefit package, in addition to salary:* 11 paid holidays* 12 paid sick leave days per year* Paid vacation* City-paid individual health insurance (H.S.A.)* Low-cost dental and vision insurance* Employee Assistance Program - 5 FREE visits* 13.6% contribution per employee to the NC Local Government Retirement System* Up to 5% matching contribution to 401k* Free Life insurance of 1.5 times salary up to ($125,000)* Tuition Assistance Program* On-site Wellness Clinic* A selection of voluntary benefits such as additional life insurance, dependent life, Short-term disability insurance, accident, and critical illness insurance; All at very competitive rates.* Benefits package valued at over ($12,500) annually.* Employees working in seasonal/part-time positions are not eligible for benefits.*01Are you currently enrolled or have successfully completed North Carolina Basic Law Enforcement Training (BLET) or are currently a sworn law enforcement officer/ deputy in another state ?* Yes* No02Police 01. Have you successfully completed Basic Law Enforcement Training?* Yes* No* No, I am currently enrolled in BLET03Police 01. List Full Name04Police 01a. List All Previous Names05Police 01b. List all Nicknames or Aliases06Police 02. Social Security Number07Police 03. List Present Mailing Address.08Police 03a. List Permanent Mailing Address09Police 03b. Home Telephone Number10Police 03c. Work Telephone Number (If not applicable, list N/A)11Police 03d. List Pager Number (If not applicable, answer N/A)12Police 03e. List your email address (If not applicable, list N/A)13Police 04. Date of Birth14Police 05. Place of Birth15Police 06. Citizenship* U.S. Born* U.S. Naturalized* Other16Police 06a. If you answered Citizenship Other, Please Specify (If you answered US Born or Naturalized, list N/A)17Police 07. Data solicited in this question will be utilized for Equal Employment Statistical Information purposes only. What is your Ethnic Background?* American Indian* Asian American* African American* Spanish American* Caucasian* Other18Police 08. What is your Gender?* Male* Female19Police 09. Have you previously submitted an application to the City of Hickory's Police Department?* Yes* No20Police 09a. Approximately what date did you submit an application to the City of Hickory Police Department? If you have never applied to the Hickory Police Department, answer N/A.21Police 10. List the following about your high school: 1)Name of your High School? 2)Address? 3) No. Full Years/Work Completed? 4) When Attended? 5)Did you graduate? 6)Degree Awarded? 7)Major Field?22Police 10a. List the following about your University or College: 1)Name of your University or College? 2)Address? 3) No. Full Years/Work Completed? 4) When Attended? 5)Did you graduate? 6)Degree Awarded? 7)Major Field?23Police 10b. List the following about your Extension or Correspondence Courses: 1)Name of your Extension or Correspondence Courses? 2)Address? 3) No. Full Years/Work Completed? 4) When Attended? 5)Did you graduate? 6)Degree Awarded? 7)Major Field?24Police 11. If you did not graduate from high school, have you passed the General Educational Development (GED) Test? If so, when and where? If you graduated high school, indicate graduated high school .25Police 12. Questions included in the following sections regarding marital status are intended to assist in the conducting of a background investigation and are not intended for use by the employment agency as disqualifying factors for employment as a police officer. What is your Marital Status?* Single* Engaged* Married* Separated* Divorced* Widowed26Police 13. Name of Spouse (If not married, indicate N/A)27Police 14. List all of your children, including any adopted or stepchildren. List their dates of birth, relationship to you, with whom they reside and phone number.28Police 15. Are you related by blood or marriage to any person(s) now employed by the City of Hickory?* Yes* No29Police 15a. If you answered Yes to being related to any person now employed by the City of Hickory, give the names(s) and details. If this does not apply, indicate N/A.30Police 16. Is any member of your immediate family now in prison or on either probation or parole?* Yes* No31Police 16a. If you answered yes to any member of your immediate family now in prison or on either probation or parole, give name(s) and details. If this does not apply, indicate N/A.32Police 17. List addresses for the past 10 years starting with your present address at the top. List dates, addresses and Landlords (if applicable).33Police 18. What income other than salary do you have at present?34Police 19. Are you now supporting all children born to you, adopted by you, and stepchildren?* Yes* No35Police 19a. If you are not supporting all children born to you, adopted by you, and stepchildren, give details. If this does not apply, indicate N/A.36Police 20. Are there persons, other than your spouse and listed children, who are presently dependent upon you for support?* Yes* No37Police 20a. If there are other persons who are dependent upon you for support, other than your spouse and listed children, give name and details. If this does not apply, indicate N/A.38Police 21. Have you ever been sued with a civil judgment being rendered against you?* Yes* No39Police 21a. If you have or had a civil judgment rendered against you, give details. If this does not apply, indicate N/A40Police 22. What is the total amount of all your debts at present?41Police 23. What is the average monthly total of all of your bills, payments, and current living expenses?42Police 24. List credit references, including businesses to which you make monthly payments. Include name, address and amount owing.43Police 25. Have you ever been denied employment by a criminal justice agency?* Yes* No44Police 25a. If you have been denied employment by a criminal justice agency, list the agency name and give details. If this does not apply, indicate N/A.45Police 26. If you have ever been discharged or requested to resign from any position because of criminal or personal misconduct or rules violations, give details. If this does not apply, indicate N/A.46Police 27. Do you object to wearing a uniform?* Yes* No47Police 28. Do you object to working nights?* Yes* No48Police 29. Do you object to working rotating shifts?* Yes* No49Police 30. Do you object to occasionally being away from home overnight and for other periods of time attending meetings, acquiring training and otherwise performing official duties?* Yes* No50Police 31. List all the jobs you have held in the last ten years. List your present or most recent job first. Include military service in proper time sequence and temporary or part time jobs. List Employer, date employed, date separated, full time or part time (if part time, list the number of hours worked per week), starting salary, last salary, phone number, address, Name and title of supervisor, Number of employees supervised by you, duties and reason for leaving for each. Explain periods of unemployment of three (3) months or more.51Police 31a. Explain periods of unemployment of three (3) months or more. If this does not apply, indicate N/A.52Police 32. Were you ever in the U.S. Military Service or any other military organization?* Yes* No53Police 33. If you are a Veteran, what is your service number? If this does not apply, indicate N/A.54Police 34. If you are a Veteran, What was the highest rank that you held? If this does not apply, indicate N/A.55Police 35. If you are a Veteran, what was the date and location of your first entrance into active duty. If this does not apply, indicate N/A.56Police 36. If you are a Veteran, What were your unit assignments in the service? If this does not apply, indicate N/A.57Police 36a. If you are a veteran, list the Branch, Unit (Company or Ship), Location, Dates Served (include From Mo./Yr. To Mo./Yr. If this does not apply, indicate N/A.58Police 37. If you are a Veteran, what was the date and location of your last discharge from active duty? If this does not apply, indicate N/A.59Police 38a. If you are a Veteran and your last discharge was not honorable, indicate whether it was characterized as bad conduct or dishonorable. If this does not apply, indicate N/A.60Police 38. If you are a Veteran, was your last discharge honorable? If this does not apply, indicate N/A.* Yes* No* N/A61Police 39. If you are a Veteran, were you ever court-martialed, tried on charges, or were you the subject of a summary court, deck court, or non-judicial punishment (Captain's mast, company punishment, Article 15, etc) or any other disciplinary action while a member of the armed forces?* Yes* No* N/A I am not a veteran62Police 39a. If you are a Veteran and were ever court-martialed, tried on charges, or were the subject of a summary court, deck court, or non-judicial punishment (Captain's mast, company punishment, Article 15, etc.) or any other disciplinary action while a member of the armed forces please explain the details. If this does not apply, indicate N/A.63Police 40. List any disciplinary action taken against you in the National Guard or other reserve unit. If this does not apply, indicate N/A.64Police 41. If you are a Veteran, list all medals and decorations awarded you during your military service. If this does not apply, indicate N/A.65Police 42. If you are presently a member of the National Guard or any military reserve, give the unit, location, and describe your obligation.66Police 43. Do you drink (one time or more including experimentation) alcoholic beverages.* Yes* No67Police 43a. To what degree do you drink (one time or more including experimentation) alcoholic beverages. If this does not apply, indicate None.68Police 44. Have you ever used marijuana (one time or more including experimentation?* Yes* No69Police 44a. What were the circumstances of your use of marijuana (one time or more including experimentation). If this does not apply, indicate None.70Police 44b. When was the last time you used marijuana (one time or more, including experimentation)? If this does not apply, indicate None.71Police 45. Have you ever used any illegal drugs including but not limited to, opiates, pills, heroin, cocaine, crack, LSD, etc. (one time or more, including experimentation)?* Yes* No72Police 45a. What was the circumstances of your use of illegal drugs including but not limited to, opiates, pills, heroin, cocaine, crack, LSD, etc. (once or more, including experimentation)? If this does not apply, indicate N/A.73Police 45b. When was the last time you used illegal drugs including but not limited to opiates, pills, heroin, cocaine, crack, LSD, etc. (one or more, including experimentation? If this does not apply, indicate None.74Police 46. Have you ever used prescription drugs other than under the supervision of, or as prescribed by, a physician (one time or more, including experimentation)?* Yes* No75Police 46a. Explain the circumstances of your using prescription drugs other than under the supervision of, or as prescribed by, a physician (one time or more, including experimentation). If this does not apply, indicate None.76Police 47. Have you ever been arrested by a law enforcement officer or otherwise charged with a criminal offense? The term charged as used in this question includes being issued a citation or criminal summons. Include all offenses other than minor traffic offenses. The following are not minor traffic offenses and must be listed. DWI/DUI (alcohol or drugs), duty to stop in the event of an accident, driving while license permanently revoked, and speeding to elude arrest. Any falsifications or misstatements of facts may be sufficient to disqualify you. If any doubt exists in your mind as to whether or not you were arrested or charged with a criminal offense at some point in your life or whether an offense remains on your record, you should list it. You should only answer No if you have never been arrested or charged, or your record was expunged by a judge's court order. Include the Offense Charged, Date, Law Enforcement Agency and Disposition of Case.77Police 48. Have you ever had a Domestic Violence Protection Order issued against you? (Include both ex-parte Domestic Violence Protective Orders and those entered subsequent to a hearing).* Yes* No78Police 48a. If you have ever had a Domestic Violence Protection Order issued against you (including both ex-parte Domestic Violence Protective Orders and those entered subsequent to a hearing), list the Date of Issuance, County of Issuance, Name of Plaintiff and Date of expiration. If this does not apply, indicate N/A.79Police 49a. Under federal law, you may be disqualified to receive or possess a firearm if you answer yes to questions 49a-h. Are you are currently under Indictment or Information in any court for a crime punishable by imprisonment for a term exceeding one year? (A crime punishable by imprisonment for a term exceeding one year, as discussed in (a) and (b) is defined in federal law so as to exclude most misdemeanors in NC.)* Yes* No80Police 49b. Have you been convicted in any court of a crime punishable by imprisonment for a term exceeding one year? A person would not be ineligible under this criteria if the person has been pardoned for the crime or conviction, the crime or conviction has been expunged or set aside, or the person has had his/her civil rights restored, and under the law where the conviction occurred, the person is not prohibited from receiving or possessing any firearm. (A crime punishable by imprisonment for a term exceeding one year, as discussed in (a) and (b) is defined in federal law so as to exclude most misdemeanors in NC.)* Yes* No81Police 49c. Are you a fugitive from justice?* Yes* No82Police 49d. Are you an unlawful user of, or addicted to, marijuana, or any depressant, stimulant, or narcotic drug, or any other controlled substance?* Yes* No83Police 49e. Have you been adjudicated mentally defective or have you been involuntarily committed to a mental institution?* Yes* No84Police 49f. Have you been discharged from the Armed Forces under dishonorable conditions?* Yes* No85Police 49g. Are you illegally in the United States?* Yes* No86Police 49h. Have you renounced your citizenship, having previously been a citizen of the United States?* Yes* No87Police 49i. If you answered yes to any questions 49a-h regarding disqualification of possessing a firearm, please explain. If this does not apply, indicate N/A.88Police 50. Have you been convicted of a misdemeanor under federal or state law which has, as an element, the use or attempted use of physical force or threatened use of a deadly weapon, committed by a current or former spouse, parent, or guardian of the victim, by a person with whom the victim shares a child in common, by a person who is cohabiting with or has cohabited with the victim as a spouse, parent, or guardian, or by a person similarly situated to a spouse, parent, or guardian of the victim (domestic violence offense)?* Yes* No89Police 50a. If you have been convicted of a misdemeanor under federal or state law which has, as an element, the use or attempted use of physical force or threatened use of a deadly weapon, committed by a current or former spouse, parent, or guardian of the victim, by a person with whom the victim shares a child in common, by a person who is cohabiting with or has cohabited with the victim as a spouse, parent, or guardian, or by a person similarly situated to a spouse, parent, or guardian of the victim (domestic violence offense) list the Offense Charged, Law Enforcement Agency, Date and Disposition? If this does not apply, indicate N/A.90Police 51. Have you ever been charged with or convicted of a felony?* Yes* No91Police 51a. If you have been convicted of a felony, please give details. If this does not apply, indicate N/A.92Police 52. Have you ever been placed on probation?* Yes* No93Police 52a. If you have ever been placed on probation, give details.94Police 53. Have you ever been required to pay a fine in excess of $50.00 (this does not include court costs)?* Yes* No95Police 53a. If you have ever been required to pay a fine in excess of $50.00 (this does not include court costs), give details. If this does not apply, indicate N/A.96Police 54. Can you operate a motor vehicle?* Yes* No97Police 55. Do you possess a valid driver's license from the State of North Carolina?* Yes* No98Police 55a. List Driver's License Number and Year Issued.99Police 56. Do you possess a driver's license issued by any state other than the State of North Carolina?* Yes* No100Police 56a. If you have a driver's license issued by any state other than the State of North Carolina, give the state and license number. If this does not apply, indicate N/A.101Police 57. Was you license ever suspended or revoked?* Yes* No102Police 57a. If your license was ever or suspended or revoked, state which and give reasons.103Police 58. If your license was ever suspended or revoked, were they restored? When? If this does not apply, indicate N/A.104Police 59. Have your driving privileges ever been restricted?* Yes* No105Police 59a. If your driving privileges have ever been restricted, give details.106Police 60. Briefly explain your reasons for applying for this position.107Police 61. List special skills, training, fields of work for which you are licensed, registered, or certified, and hobbies which may be useful in the performance of the duties of the position for which you have applied.108Police 62. What are your feelings about the use of deadly force if it became necessary in the performance of official duties?109Police 63. List the names of five (5) responsible persons, other than relatives or past employers, who could provide information about your character, ability, experience, personality and other qualities. List their name, full address and telephone number.110Police 64. Authority To Release Information. I hereby authorize any police officer or other authorized representative of the Hickory Police Department bearing this release, or copy thereof, to obtain any information in any files pertaining to my employment, military, credit or educational records including but not limited to academic, achievement, attendance, athletic, personal history, and disciplinary records; medical records, and credit records. I hereby direct release of such information upon request of the bearer. This release is executed with full knowledge and understanding that the information is for the official use of the Hickory Police Department. Consent is granted for the Hickory Police Department to furnish such information, as is described above, to third parties in the course of fulfilling official responsibilities. I hereby release the custodian of such records, in any school, college, university, or other educational institution, hospital or other repository of medical records, credit bureau, lending institution, consumer reporting agency or retail business establishment including its officers, employees or related personnel, both individually and collectively from any and all liability for damages of whatever kind, which may at any time result to me, my heirs, family or associates because of compliance with this authorization and request to release information, or any attempt to comply with it. I have furnished my Social Security account number on a voluntary basis with the understanding such is not required by Federal statute or regulation. I have been advised that the Hickory Police Department will utilize this number only to facilitate the location of my employment, military, credit and educational records concerning me in connection with this matter.* Yes I authorize the Release of this Information as stated above.* No, I do not Authorize the Release of this Information as stated above.111Police 65. I have read and understand the City of Hickory job description for Police Officer. I meet or exceed all the job related requirements set forth in the job description.* Yes* NoRequired QuestionAgency City of HickoryAddress 76 North Center StreetHickory, North Carolina, 28603Phone 828-###-####Website