Job description

Come work for an All-American City! The City of Hamlet’s Police Department is seeking to fill several positions. We are looking for energetic and motivated candidates who desire to work for an excellent team driven department which places services to our community as a fundamental tenement. Our administration focus on the success of our staff and their safety. So, join our team!

The City of Hamlet is diverse community of approximately 7,000 residents. We are centrally located with a short drive to Raleigh, Charlotte, Myrtle Beach and Wilmington. We are less than an hour away from work class golfing in Pinehurst and Southern Pines. Our community offers a strong school system, multiple parks, and numerous recreational activities. Come enjoy kayaking on the Great Pee Dee River or exploring our many local state parks.

Our department offers specialize units for our team. Career advancement, tuition assistance, reduced fitness memberships, state retirement, a 401K (City provides 5%), medical, dental, vision, take-home cars (within approved limits) and numerous other benefits.

A successful candidate must have a recognized high school diploma or GED. Certified in-state and out-of-state applicants are encouraged to apply. Applicant must successfully complete a comprehensive hiring process. A medical and psychological exam will be required. The City of Hamlet is an EOC employer.

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 Hamlet a safe place to live and work while

performing specialized law enforcement work in investigation and solution of crimes and the

apprehension and prosecution of persons suspected of committing crimes.

Distinguishing Features of the Class

Under general supervision. Performs specialized investigative work involving the application of specialized knowledge and abilities in the detection, investigation and prosecution of criminal offenses; performs related work as required. This position reports to the Lieutenant Detective.

Duties and Responsibilities Work

Essential Duties and Tasks

· Conducts initial and follow-up investigations of criminal incidents; interviews persons in connection with criminal incidents including victims, witnesses, and suspects; secures crime scenes, collects, establishes chain of custody, and preserves physical evidence; processes evidence through on-site identification technology and use of state and local laboratories.

· Prepares and reviews written reports of investigative activities, arrests offenders; effectively testifies in court regarding investigative activities.

· Establishes effective contacts with the public, informants, co-workers, district attorney staff, and other law enforcement departments to gain information related to criminal activities; conducts surveillance and develops leads.

· Conducts surveillance Establishes communication and cooperates with other law enforcement agencies to investigate, locate, apprehend, and arrest offenders.

· Participates in special narcotics investigations, surveillance, and related programs and activities. Coordinates with medical examiners in death investigations and attends autopsies as required. Prepares and executes search warrants.

· Participates in special operations, programs and other activities requested by other police department units and teams.

· Performs all the essential job functions of a police officer as required. Including patrol coverage when required.

· Prepares media releases for review through the chain of command.

· Depending on assignment, a detective trained to handle domestic violence and sexual assault assignments will: Manage the offender-focused domestic violence initiative, conduct advanced investigations and follow-up procedures for cases of domestic violence, sexual assault, dating violence and stalking.

· Assist victims in accessing services and advocacy matters.

· Monitor and track notified offenders to ensure their accountability.

· Review and track domestic violence-related data as appropriate.

· Conducts in-depth follow-ups with victims.

Additional Job Duties

· Performs other related work as required and directed.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $42,506.00 - $50,527.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 10 hour shift
• 12 hour shift
• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Evening shift
• Night shift

Work Location: In person

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