Website Morrisville Police Department
Position Description
Hourly Pay Rate: $27.94 – $44.71
See position description linked below.
Please complete and upload the following in the attachments section of your application (The Police Department can assist with notarization if needed)
F-3 Personal History Statement
Authorization for Release of Information
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Live Connected. Live Well. As one of the fastest growing and most diverse towns in North Carolina, Morrisville offers employees the opportunity to work, live, and thrive in a community devoted to the essential values of dedication, innovation, courtesy, and integrity. Accompanied by market competitive compensation and excellent benefits, Morrisville is located adjacent to the highly sought-after Research Triangle Park (RTP) area of the Raleigh-Durham metro community. We continue to develop a team full of independent thinkers and doers who create positive outcomes through a culture of collaboration. Do you think differently and want to enhance the well-being of people who live, work, and play in your community? If you answered YES, then we invite you to read on!
What is in it for YOU? Just the highlights…
Market competitive compensation, reviewed regularly to ensure it remains top tier!
Vacation accrual rate based on active Local Government Employees Retirement System (LGERS) or Teachers and State Employees Retirement System (TSERS) service and the Town of Morrisville will accept any unused sick leave transfer from participating LGERS and TSERS employers!
A commitment to work-life balance, including hybrid work opportunities for applicable positions!
Please check out the Benefits tab on the application to review the full listing of Morrisville benefit offerings.
About the Town of Morrisville
In just over 20 years, the Town of Morrisville has expanded its population nearly six times to over 32,000 residents. Our proudly diverse community is expected to reach full population growth in the next three to five years at approximately 35,000 residents. As our vibrant community begins an exciting transition to redevelopment recreation, greenways, sustainability, and well-being are all at the forefront of our planning process. With a median household income nearly double the state average, residents stay in Morrisville because of the superb quality of life. A proud recipient of the 2021 All-American City Award, we invite you to join our team!
About the Morrisville Police Department
The Morrisville Police Department is committed to maintaining safe and secure neighborhoods through the delivery of professional law enforcement services in partnership with our residents. The Morrisville Police Department is nationally accredited by the Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies, known as the gold standard in public safety credentialing. Focused on service through integrity and professionalism, the department extends to applicants the opportunity to be a part of the best.
About the Role
The Police Officer classification includes officers in the classifications of Police Officer, Master Police Officer, and Senior Police Officer. Duties and tasks performed in this role may be similar to those in the noted classification but may be distinguished by the level of attainment in the departmental career ladder. Attainment of the rank within the career ladder is based on the requirements set forth by the Morrisville Police Department and is subject to evolve based on best practices and the Town’s unique needs. Assignment of unit and/or specific duties are not contingent upon attainment within the departmental career ladder and is at the sole discretion of the department and Chief.
What You’ll Do
Perform responsible law enforcement work in the areas of patrol, investigations, drugs and vice, school resource, traffic safety, K-9, professional standards, or other specialty units as created or assigned.
Some specific examples include (this is not an exhaustive list and is only for illustration purposes
Patrols assigned areas to detect and prevent crime; answers call(s) for service and assistance (examples may include domestic violence incidents, accidents, robbery calls, assaults, breaking and entering, etc.).
Checks the physical security of businesses, homes, cars, etc.; gets out of car and closely inspects buildings.
Establishes contact with residents for public relations.
Enforces traffic laws, including stationary observation, speed violations and review of suspicious vehicles.
Administers field sobriety tests to determine impairment.
Directs traffic as necessary.
Serves criminal summons, subpoenas, and warrants in assigned jurisdiction; makes arrests and transports suspects to the public safety center for processing.
Attends community meetings and makes presentations to churches, schools, civic organizations, and business leaders as requested.
Facilitates Neighborhood Watch programs.
Testifies in court on arrests made and assists the district attorney in preparing cases.
Performs and assists in community policing.
Responsibly maintains vehicles, firearms, and other equipment.
Adheres to, upholds, and promotes the Town of Morrisville’s mission, vision, and values.
Of course there is always the other duties as assigned category!
The Must Haves (Minimum Qualifications)
A valid high school diploma or equivalent (General Education Diploma).
A valid driver’s license that is in good standing (subject to evaluation of the Town).
Currently hold North Carolina Basic Law Enforcement Training (BLET) Certification or Probationary Certification or possess the ability to obtain.
Set Yourself Apart (Preferred Qualifications)
Demonstrated knowledge of police methods, practices, and procedures.
Ability to understand and carry out oral and written instructions and to prepare clear and comprehensive reports.
Ability to make reasonable and safety-minded decisions in the field.
Ability to effectively communicate with and service the public.
Ability to analyze situations and adapt to such situations quickly and safely.
Skilled use in provided equipment such as firearms and motor vehicles.
Demonstrated understanding and commitment to dedication, innovation, courtesy, and integrity.
The talent acquisition goal of the Town of Morrisville is to secure and retain the most suitable applicant for each vacant position. The Town of Morrisville recruits, hires, employs, trains, promotes, and compensates individuals based on job-related qualifications and abilities. Our Town has longstanding policy of providing a work environment that respects the dignity and worth of each individual and is free from all forms of employment discrimination, including harassment, because of race, natural hair or hairstyles, ethnicity, creed, color, religious belief or non-belief, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital or familial status, national origin or ancestry, National Guard or veteran status, political affiliation, age, disability, genetic information, or other protected characteristics protected by law.
The Town of Morrisville also provides reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities or as a result of other needs protected by law. If you need to inquire about an accommodation or need assistance with completing the application process, please email HR@MorrisvilleNC.gov
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