General Statement of Duties

An employee in this class contributes to the social and economic well being of our community by working in partnership with citizens to keep Mooresville a safe place to live and work while performing a full range of general law enforcement duties. 

PLEASE NOTE: 
Personal History Statement and Authorization Release Waiver forms must be Completed, Notarized and Attached to your application in order to be considered. Incomplete and/or not notarized forms will not be accepted and your application will not be considered.  Please click on links below to retrieve and fill out:
PERSONAL HISTORY STATEMENT (Download PDF reader)
AUTHORIZATION RELEASE WAIVER (Download PDF reader)

Distinguishing Features of the Class

Work includes monitoring the environment and the behavior of individuals; preventing crime, detecting and investigating unusual circumstances, and responding to the needs of our community while patrolling the Town. An employee in this class must quickly and accurately perceive each situation, including the dangers and liabilities, apply related training, education, experience and principles, and exercise sound judgment in taking appropriate action. When time permits, more complex problems may be carried out under the direction of a supervisor or a Police Corporal. Work involves frequent public interaction requiring professionalism, tactfulness, fairness, decisiveness and cultural sensitivity Work is performed in accordance with accepted law enforcement principles, departmental policy, local ordinances, state and federal law, and constitutional guarantees, An employees is subject to hazards associated with law enforcement work to include being assaulted, handling dangerous or emotionally distressed individuals, and exposure to dangerous traffic conditions. An employee is required to make a responsible judgment as to the use of force to be deployed in any given situation. An employee is also subject to environmental hazards such as exposure to loud noises, hazardous spills with fumes, oils, gases, or flammable liquids, extreme hot and cold weather, and infectious diseases. Work is subject to the final OSHA standards on bloodborne pathogens. Work is performed under general supervision and is evaluated through infrequent observation, monitoring radio traffic, computer generated productivity reports, and review of written reports.

Duties and Responsibilities

Serves as a  school resource officer performing specialized teaching, student interaction, after school activities, parental counseling, and participating in general school activities with teachers, principles, guidance counselors and other officials.  Advises the public on laws and local ordinances; serves papers as needed. Assists stranded motorists; gives information and directions to visitors and the general public, Performs other duties as required. 

Minimum Education and Experience

High School Diploma or GED and successful completion of basic law enforcement training (possession of a Basic Law Enforcement Certificate); or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Special Requirements: Before assignment to sworn duties, employees must possess a valid North Carolina driver’s license, be a United States Citizen and have completed General Law Enforcement Certification requirements established by the North Carolina Justice Training and Standards Commission for certified law enforcement officers. Be of good moral character as determined by an extensive background investigation. Must pass a written test, a written narrative, oral interview, job related physical abilities test, a psychological examination, medical evaluation and drug screening. Must pass a Field Training Period of observation up to 3 months long.