The mission of the Stanley Police Department shall be to provide a committed and professional service to the community in protecting life & property in an unbiased manner while soliciting the continued support & input from citizens of the community in a joint community problem solving effort.
Essential Duties and Tasks:
- Operates a patrol car or walks to detect: violations of traffic laws, suspicious persons or activities, and disturbances of law and order
- Responds to radio dispatches, answers calls and complaints, serves warrants and make arrests
- Testifies in court, investigates traffic accidents, provides police escorts, directs traffic and reports unsafe conditions existing in streets or other facilities
- Assists with criminal investigation by presenting evidence, interviewing victims and witnesses and preparing detailed reports
- Works an assigned shift
Benefits:
- Individually assigned take home patrol vehicles (Gaston County)
- Law Enforcement State Retirement Fund
- Employee 401k
- Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance
- Education & Law Enforcement Achievement Bonus
Qualifications
Be a United States Citizens Minimum 21 years of age Must not have been convicted of a felony or serious misdemeanor Must possess a valid North Carolina Driver’s License with a Good Driving Record Vision corrected to 20/20 and not colorblind Must possess a high school diploma or GED, college degree preferred Basic Law Enforcement Training Certification is required