The Town of Apex invites applications for the position of Police Officer I. Expected hiring range: $62,524.80 - 76,606.40. Starting salary will be commensurate with qualifications. Work location: 205 Saunders Street, Apex, NC 27502 USA. Posting closing date: Open until filled.
The Apex Police Department has approximately 114-sworn and 31-non-sworn, full-time employees with an annual operating & capital budget of $24M. Employees work among four divisions to carry out the department's functions, including administration, investigations, patrol, emergency communications, traffic safety, community services, school resources, accreditation and compliance, vice and narcotics, and reserve officer program. The department occupies a facility which was renovated and expanded in 2008 and sponsors a Community Police Academy to inform, educate, and illustrate our commitment to the community-oriented policing philosophy. Citizens in Apex feel safe, with 98% of respondents in a 2020 survey indicating they felt safe in their neighborhoods while 96% felt safe in the Town overall. Low crime rates create an opportunity for the next Police Officer to join a team dedicated to maintaining effective strategies that result in these public safety perceptions while focusing on critical strategic issues.
In this position you will perform general duty law enforcement work to protect life and property in the Town. Work includes patrolling the Town during an assigned shift in a police car or on foot; preventing, detecting and investigating disturbances and crime; performing traffic control work; apprehending suspects; and executing related assignments. Employees must exercise judgment, initiative, and calm control when performing duties; more difficult problems are normally carried out under the direction of or in conjunction with a Police Corporal, Sergeant, and/or Lieutenant assigned to the same shift. Work involves frequent public contact requiring tact, firmness and decisiveness. Work is performed in accordance with departmental policy and state and federal law, supplemented with specific directions from superior officers. Employees are subject to hazards associated with law enforcement work including working in both inside and outside environments, in extreme hot and cold weather, and exposure to various hazards such as dangerous persons, loud noises, and hazardous spills with fumes, oils, gases, or flammable liquids. Law enforcement duties are also subject to the final standards of OSHA on bloodborne pathogens. Work is performed under the direct supervision of a Police Corporal, Sergeant and/or Lieutenant, and is evaluated through observation, discussion and review of reports for adherence to laws, department procedures, and proper judgment.
Graduation from high school, or possession of a G.E.D AND one of the following four:
Special Qualifications:
Known as "The Peak of Good Living, the Town of Apex is a rapidly growing Wake County municipality with a current population of over 72,000 and has been ranked as one of Money Magazine's Best Places to Live in America. Our current workforce is comprised of over 680 full-time employees and over 125 part-time/seasonal staff. Our Human Resources Department - with the support and confidence of Town leadership - is committed to providing best-in-class HR programs for our employees, with a mission to create a culture of empowerment and accountability that maximizes individual and organizational potential. We offer a generous benefit package, and have a highly competitive compensation program. More than that, the Town is an awesome place to work, as evidenced by the high job satisfaction ratings received in the last employee opinion survey.
Not only is the Town "The Peak of Good Living", but it's also a great place to work! We strive to "reach the peak" of being an employer of choice by providing competitive salaries and excellent benefits, including:
Providing a safe work environment for our employees is a top priority, therefore all new hires must successfully complete a pre-employment drug test, post-offer functional testing (if required by position), background verifications including references, criminal record and driver's license checks prior to employment. The Town of Apex provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to age, sex, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, political affiliation or marital status, veteran status, or genetic information.
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