Police Officer

Description of Work

Protect the Heart of North Carolina- Join the NC State Capitol Police and Serve with Pride, Integrity, and Purpose.

This job classification qualifies for the employee referral bonus program. If you were referred to this job posting by a current NC State Capitol Police or NC State Highway Patrol employee, and you are eventually hired, that employee could qualify for a referral bonus.

This is a continuous posting and may not reflect a current vacancy. However, your application will be retained and considered active for 180 days. Only one application may be submitted during that time.

Maintain physical security of all state buildings and grounds. Respond to calls for service including fire alarms, intrusion alarms, bomb threats or need for emergency medical services from State Capitol Police Communications Center and reports to incident scenes. Investigate suspicious persons/activities reported by state employees or visitors. Orders state employees to clear buildings when advised of fire or bomb threats to safeguard life of employees/visitors. Enforces state laws and regulations within jurisdictional boundaries and responds to calls for assistance in the state government complex. Investigates criminal offenses involving state property, state employees, or visitors to state property. Interviews persons to obtain information pertaining to crime scene.

Checks buildings during non-working hours and at night to ensure security of property and equipment, checking to detect unlocked doors or windows. Writes reports of activities occurring during shift for management use for reporting purposes and planning. Completes investigative reports pertaining to criminal acts reports in or around state buildings and property, and interviews with victims and witnesses. Arrests subjects in connection with crimes or violations of laws. Completes all documents associated with day-to-day operations.

Testifies in court to assist in resolution of cases involving crimes against the State and state employees/visitors in which the officer becomes involved in during the performance of his/her duties. Provides escort for visiting dignitaries as required. Provides security escort for persons transporting currency. Issues citations for violations of motor vehicle laws. Testifies in court in traffic cases and criminal prosecution to assist in resolution of crimes committed in around state buildings or property. Directs and reroutes traffic around fire and other disturbances. Provides information and assistance to visitors and stranded motorists.

Note for Applicants who have Not Completed Basic Law Enforcement Training (BLET) in North Carolina:

If you are selected for this job and do not currently possess BLET certification, North Carolina State Capitol Police will sponsor (cover the cost) of your six-month BLET training, and you will be earning a salary while completing training. During this training period, you will be entered into the Teachers & State Employees Retirement System (TSERS). BLET certification must be obtained within one year of the date of hire. Upon successful completion of BLET, you would be enrolled into the Law Enforcement Officers Retirement System. Please see this link for more information on the BLET process and requirements, including if you are certified as a law enforcement officer in another state.

Knowledge, Skills And Abilities / Competencies

State Capitol Police uses the Merit-Based Recruitment and Selection Plan to fill positions subject to the State Human Resources Act with the most qualified individuals.

The Minimum Education and Experience (E&E) are REQUIRED to qualify for this position. All work history and education (including accurate dates of employment/attendance) must be documented on the application. Supplemental Questions are also a required part of the application: answers must reference education or work experience listed on the application. A complete, all-inclusive application maximizes an applicant’s potential to qualify for the position, as well as the highest possible salary. Salary will be based on relevant qualifications, internal equity, and budgetary considerations pertinent to the advertised position. State Government Application Resources | NC Office of Human Resources

[Resumes may be attached as a supplement to the application but are not a substitution for a complete application.]

To qualify for this position, applicants must document on the application that they possess ALL of the following:

• Must be at least 20 years of age.
• Possession of a valid NC Driver's License
  
  

Management Preferences

• Valid Police Officer experience.
• Knowledge of criminal laws.
• Knowledge of investigative techniques criminal cases.
• Knowledge of the court process.
• Ability to communicate effectively through interpersonal interactions.
  
  

NOTE: "Applicants are encouraged to add ALL jobs, internships, and/or volunteerism to their application. A complete, all-inclusive application maximizes an applicant's potential to qualify for the position, as well as the highest possible salary. Salary will be based on relevant qualifications, internal equity, and budgetary considerations

Minimum Education And Experience Requirements

Some state job postings say you can qualify by an “equivalent combination of education and experience.” If that language appears below, then you may qualify through EITHER years of education OR years of directly related experience, OR a combination of both. See oshr.nc.gov/experience-guide for details.

High school or General Educational Development (GED) diploma. Necessary Special Qualifications

• Must complete all requirements for an NC Probationary Law Enforcement Certification, including completion of Basic Law Enforcement Training, in accordance with the provisions of the North Carolina Criminal Justice Education and Training Standards Commission within one year of employment.
• Must be at least 20 years of age.
• Possession of a valid NC Driver's License.
  
  

Please Note: Those who currently do not possess a valid NC Driver’s License may apply, however proof of a valid NC Driver’s License must be received prior to the date of hire.

Supplemental and Contact Information The North Carolina State Capitol Police is an Equal Opportunity Employer who embraces an Employment First philosophy which consists of complying with all federal laws, state laws and Executive Orders. Consistent with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), we are committed to full inclusion of qualified applicants and will review requests for reasonable accommodation to perform essential job functions during the hiring process or while on the job.

Supplemental and Contact Information

The North Carolina State Highway Patrol/ State Capitol Police is an Equal Opportunity Employer who embraces an Employment First philosophy which consists of complying with all federal laws, state laws and Executive Orders. Consistent with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), we are committed to full inclusion of qualified applicants and will review requests for reasonable accommodation to perform essential job functions during the hiring process or while on the job.

Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program

For applicants with student loans, becoming a state employee may include eligibility for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program.Visit www.studentaid.govto learn more.

Transcripts

• Degrees and transcripts must be received from appropriately accredited college or university.
• Applicants who earned college credit hours but did not complete a degree program, must attach an unofficial transcript to receive credit for education.
• International degrees and transcripts must be evaluated for accreditation by a recognized evaluation service by the closing date of this posting. Failure to provide documentation may result in ineligibility. The National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) has several options to provide credential verification:https://www.naces.org/members.
  
  

Military Experience

• Applicants seeking Veteran's Preference must attach a DD-214 Form (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty that includes Character of Discharge - Member 4 or Service 2 form) to the application.
• Applicants seeking National Guard Preference:
• A current member of the North Carolina National Guard in good standing must attach a NGB 23A (RPAS).
• A former member of the North Carolina National Guard who served for at least 6 years and were discharged under honorable conditions, must attach either a DD256 or NGB 22.
  

The North Carolina State Highway Patrol/ State Capitol Police must adhere to the US Dept. of Justice Final Rule on the "National Standards to Prevent, Detect, and Respond to Prison Rape."PREA Hiring and Promotion Prohibitions

Due to the volume of applications received, we are unable to provide information regarding the status of your application. Please log in to your Government Jobs account and click "Application Status." If you are selected for an interview, you will be contacted by the hiring manager. If you are no longer under consideration, you will receive an email notification.

For technical issues with your application, please call the GovernmentJobs.com Applicant Support Help Line at 855-524-5627. If there are any questions about this posting other than your application status, please contact shane.searles@ncshp.gov

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NOTE: For temporary, contract or other supplemental staffing appointments: There are no paid leave, retirement or other benefits associated with these appointment types.

For Permanent And Time-limited Appointments

Eligible employees have benefits that include employee health insurance options, standard and supplemental retirement plans, NC Flex (a variety of high-quality, low-cost benefits on a pre-tax basis), and paid vacation, sick, and community service leave, to name a few. Paid parental leave is available for eligible employees. Some benefits require 30 + hours work/week for participation.

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Applicants must possess the required "Minimum Education and Experience" listed on the job vacancy announcement in order to be deemed qualified. I understand that my application MUST reflect a complete work history and include all education and certifications/credentials. A resume is NOT a substitution for a completed application. Also, I understand that Supplemental Questions are considered a part of the application and the answers are used in the screening process, and that all questions must be answered completely and accurately.

• Yes, I understand
  
  

02

Did a current NCSHP or SCP employee, who is NOT an immediate family member, refer you to this job posting? (NOTE: The term "immediate family" includes wife, husband, mother, father, brother, sister, son, daughter, grandmother, grandfather, grandson and granddaughter. Also included is the step-, half- and in-law relationships based on the listing in this definition.

• Yes
• No
  
  

03

If you responded "yes" to the question above, please give the first and last name(s) of EACH employee who referred you to this job posting. If known, please also include their email address(es) and division within NCSHP where they work (e.g. State Highway Patrol or State Capitol Police.)

04

Are you a U.S. or Naturalized Citizen?

• Yes
• No
  
  

05

Do you possess a High School Diploma/GED?

• Yes
• No
  
  

06

Are you at least 20 years of age?

• Yes
• No
  
  

07

Do you have a current, valid North Carolina driver's license, in good standing? If you respond "No," please understand that you must provide proof of a valid NC Driver's License prior to the date of hire.

• Yes
• No
  
  

08

If you said "no" to supplemental question #7, please understand that you must provide proof of a valid NC Driver's License prior to the date of hire.

• Yes, I understand
  
  

09

Has your Driver License been suspended within the last 12 months?

• Yes
• No
  
  

10

Do you have a valid Basic Law Enforcement Training Certificate issued by the NC Law Enforcement Training and Standards Commission? (Note: Corrections/detention officer certifications do not meet this requirement)

• Yes
• No
  
  

11

If "yes" to question #9, please enter date certificate will expire.

12

If you do not have a valid BLET ( Basic Law Enforcement Training Certificate), are you in the process of obtaining your Basic Law Enforcement Training Certificate to be issue by the NC Law Enforcement Training and Standards Commission?

• Yes
• No
  
  

13

If "yes" to question #11, please enter anticipated date of certification. If "no" enter NA.

14

Which of the following best describes your experience with a law enforcement agency?

• No experience
• 1- 5 years
• 5 or more years of experience
  
  

15

Have you been convicted of an implied consent violation (DWI, Driving after Consuming, etc.) within the last 5 years?

• Yes
• No
  
  

16

Have you been convicted of an implied consent violation (DWI, Driving after Consuming, etc.) within the last 5 years?

• Yes
• No
  
  

17

Have you previously applied to be a Public Safety Officer with State Capitol Police?

• Yes
• No
  
  

18

If you answered yes to the previous question, what month/year did you apply to which position? Failure to respond may disqualify your application. If you answered No to the previous question, please enter N/A.

19

Are you currently working as a CERTIFIED Law Enforcement Officer in the state of North Carolina?

• Yes
• No
  
  

20

If "yes" to question #19, what agency?

21

Have you used marijuana within three (3) years of the date of your state application for employment?

• Yes
• No
  
  

22

Other than in your law enforcement functions, have you ever possessed or used a felony amount of drugs to include, but not limited to, Schedule I, Schedule II (cocaine, opiates, heroin, LSD, methamphetamines)?

• Yes
• No
  
  

23

Other than in your law enforcement functions, have you ever purchased or sold any amount of any illegal drug?

• Yes
• No
  
  

24

If you answered "yes" to questions 21, 22 or 23, explain your response in detail. Failure to respond may disqualify your application. If you answered no to the previous question, please enter N/A.

25

Have you ever been charged with a felony or other serious crime?

• Yes
• No
  
  

26

If you are currently (or have previously served as) a CERTIFIED Law Enforcement Officer, were you the subject of any criminal or internal investigation(s) in the last 2 years of your employment concerning potential illegal action or potential misconduct?

• Yes
• No
  
  

27

If you were previously certified but are no longer a sworn officer, when was the date of separation from your last law enforcement employer?

28

Have you ever been convicted of an offense against the law other than a minor traffic violation? (A conviction does not mean that you cannot be hired. The offense and how recently you were convicted will be evaluated in relation to the job for which you are applying.)

• Yes
• No
  
  

29

If you answer "yes" that you have been convicted of an offense against the law other than a minor traffic violation, please explain the nature of the conviction and the offense.

30

Which of the following best describe your experience as a police officer? (Check all that apply).

• criminal & traffic laws
• investigative techniques and case preparation
• standard law enforcement equipment (care and use
• court process
• none of the above
  
  

31

I certify that all responses provided in this application are true and complete and I understand any intentional misstatement or omission of information may remove me from consideration for employment. I further understand that all responses will be verified during the background.

• Yes, I understand
• Required Question