Police Officers & Law Enforcement Officers

Agency**NC State Highway Patrol**Division**State Capitol Police**Job Classification Title**Police Officer I (S)**Position Number****Grade**SW04The North Carolina State Highway Patrol's primary mission is to reduce collisions and make the highways of North Carolina as safe as possible. In addition to enforcing the state's traffic laws, state troopers also guide traffic during hurricane evacuations, re-route traffic around hazardous chemical spills, and they stand ready should any act of terrorism occur. State Troopers are committed to protecting North Carolina's motoring public.**Description of Work**This is law enforcement work performed at North Carolina state building and grounds. Employees investigate and enforce a variety of criminal and traffic cases, including crimes against persons and property and motor vehicle violations. Work involves enforcing state laws and regulations within jurisdictional boundaries and responding 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. Completes investigative reports pertaining to criminal acts reported in or around state buildings and property, and interviews victims and witnesses. May arrest suspects in connection with crimes or violations of law. May testify in court as needed. \*Applicants hired prior to completion of Basic Law Enforcement Training and NC Probationary Law Enforcement Certification will be limited to recruit assignments until the training and certification are both complete. These recruits will perform tasks such as shadowing certified police officers, studying policies and procedures, and performing administrative tasks.**Qualified recommended applicant(s) must undergo and successfully pass:* Criminal Background Investigation* Drug Screening Test* Psychological EvaluationTo receive credit for your work history and credentials, you must provide ALL the information on the application form. Any information omitted from the application form, listed as general statements, listed under the text resume section, or on an attachment will not be considered for qualifying credit.However, your application will be retained and considered active for 180 days. Only one application may be submitted during that time. Protect the Heart of North Carolina- Join the NC State Capitol Police and Serve with Pride, Integrity, and Purpose. NC State Capitol Police Officers 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.**Provides information and assistance to visitors and/or motorists.* Order state employees to clear buildings when advised of fire or bomb threats to safeguard life of employees/visitors.* Enforce state laws and regulations within jurisdictional boundaries and respond to calls for assistance in the state government complex.* Direct and reroute traffic around fire and other disturbances.* Testify in court to assist in resolution of cases involving traffic cases or crimes against the State and state employees/visitors while on duty.* Check buildings during non-working hours and at night to ensure security of property and equipment.**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. High school or General Educational Development (GED) diploma.**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.Supplemental and Contact Information**The NC State Highway Patrol (NCSHP)** selects applicants for employment based on required education and experience and job-related knowledge, skills, and abilities without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, pregnancy, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age (40 or older), disability, National Guard or veteran status, genetic information, political affiliation, or political influence.**The Mission of the North Carolina State Highway Patrol** is to protect our State with integrity, loyalty, and professionalism. The North Carolina State Highway Patrol will excel as a national leader in public service through innovative law enforcement, strategic preparedness, and community engagement.We are an state, ensuring that people with disabilities have equal opportunities to succeed in the state government workplace. NCSHP supports pay equity for women, establish paid parental leave for…