Henderson Police Department Employment

A Career Opportunity

Police Officer

Updated 12/29/2008

The Position 

·         Operates a patrol car or walks to detect: violations of traffic laws, suspicious persons or activities, and disturbances of law and order.

·         Responds to radio dispatches, answers calls and complaints, serves warrants, and makes arrests.

·         Testifies in court, investigates traffic accidents, provides police escorts, directs traffic, and reports unsafe conditions existing in streets or other facilities.

·         Assists with criminal investigations by presenting evidence, interviewing victims and witnesses, and preparing detailed reports.

·         Also works an assigned shift.

To Compete in the Selection Process

·         Must have knowledge of police methods, practices, procedures and the rules and regulations of a Police Department.

·         Must have knowledge of the City’s geography, and be aware of the locations of important buildings.

·         Must be able to: understand and carry out oral and written instructions; prepare clear and comprehensive reports; deal courteously, but firmly with the public; and analyze situations and adopt quick, effective, and reasonable courses of action with regard to surrounding hazards and circumstances.

·         Must possess physical agility and endurance to perform assigned duties, and be able to develop skill in the use of firearms and operation of motor vehicles.

·         Any combination of education and experience equivalent to graduation from high school, supplemented by technical level courses in Law Enforcement or related field may be accepted.

·         Possession of a valid driver's license required.

·         Shall meet minimum requirements and qualifications prescribed in the Police Department's Career Development Program.

·         Basic Law Enforcement Training Certification preferred, but not required.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Be a United States Citizen
• Must be 20 1/2 years of age upon completion of training
• Must not have been convicted of a felony or serious misdemeanor
• Must possess a valid North Carolina Driver's license w/good driving record
• Must possess a high school diploma or GED/Preference given to college
• Must rate standard on physical fitness test
• Must meet residency requirements as established

Benefits:

• Individually assigned patrol vehicles
• Career development programs
• Accrued paid vacation
• Unlimited accumulation of sick leave
• Employer paid major medical insurance with a family plan option
• Employer co-payment prescription drug plan
• Worker’s Compensation
• Disability Insurance
• Law Enforcement retirement fund
• All uniforms, weapons, radios, body armor, and other equipment are furnished with no cost to the employee

The City of Henderson is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Application Processes for Police Officer I are open until all positions are filled

Submit an Application and/or resume in person or mail to: 

City of Henderson
Human Resources Department
PO Box 1434

134 Rose Avenue
Henderson, NC 27536

(252) 431-6000

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