State Capitol Police Officer (Police Officer I) - State of North Carolina

 
This is a continuous posting and may not reflect a current vacancy.  However, your application will be retained and considered active for 180 days.  Only one application may be submitted during that time.
 
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. Investigate suspicious persons/activities reported by state employees or visitors. Orders state employees to clear buildings when advised of fire or bomb threats to safe guard life of employees/visitors. Enforces state laws and regulations within jurisdictional boundaries and responds 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, checking to detect unlocked doors or windows. Writes reports of activities occurring during shift for management use for reporting purposes and planning. Completes investigative reports pertaining to criminal acts reports in or around state buildings and property, and interviews with victims and witnesses. Arrests subjects in connection with crimes or violations of laws. Completes all documents associated with day-to-day operations.
 
 Testifies in court to assist in resolution of cases involving crimes against the State and state employees/visitors in which the officer becomes involved in during the performance of his/her duties. Provides escort for visiting dignitaries as required. Provides security escort for persons transporting currency. Issues citations for violations of motor vehicle laws. Testifies in court in traffic cases and criminal prosecution to assist in resolution of crimes committed in around state buildings or property. Directs and reroutes traffic around fire and other disturbances. Provides information and assistance to visitors and stranded motorists.
 
Note for Applicants who have Not Completed Basic Law Enforcement Training (BLET) in North Carolina:
 If you are selected for this job and do not currently possess BLET certification, the Dept. of Public Safety will sponsor (cover the cost) of your six-month BLET training and you will be earning a salary while completing training.  During this training period, you be entered into the Teachers & State Employees Retirement System (TSERS).  BLET certification must be obtained within one year of the date of hire.  Upon successful completion of BLET, you would be enrolled into the Law Enforcement Officers Retirement System.  Please see this link for more information on the BLET process and requirements, including if you are certified as a law enforcement officer in another state.
 
Note to Current State Employees:
The salary grade for this position is SW04.  State employees are encouraged to apply for positions of interest even if the salary grade is the same as, or lower than, their current position.  If selected for this position, a new salary will be recalculated taking into consideration the quantity of relevant education and experience, funding availability, and internal equity.  Based upon these factors, a pay increase MAY result.