• 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 makes 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 investigations by presenting evidence, interviewing victims and witnesses, and preparing detailed reports.
• Also works an assigned shift.

• Be a United States Citizen
• Must be 21 years of age upon completion of probationary period
• Must not have been convicted of a felony or serious misdemeanor
• Must possess a valid North Carolina Driver's license w/good driving record
• Vision corrected to 20/20 and not colorblind
• Must possess a high school diploma or GED / preference given to college
• Must rate standard on physical fitness test
• Must meet residency requirements as may established

• Must have knowledge of police methods, practices, procedures and the rules and regulations of a Police Department.
• Must be able to: understand and carry out oral and written instructions; prepare clear and comprehensive reports; deal courteously, but firmly with the public; and analyze situations and adopt quick, effective, and reasonable courses of action with regard to surrounding hazards and circumstances.
• Must possess physical agility and endurance to perform assigned duties, and be able to develop skill in the use of firearms and operation of motor vehicles.
• Any combination of education and experience equivalent to graduation from high school, supplemented by technical level courses in Law Enforcement or related field may be accepted.
  Possession of a valid driver's license required.
• Basic Law Enforcement Training Certification is required.

• Police Officer (pay grade 16)  salary range: $36,801 to $53,299
• Individually assigned patrol vehicles
• Career development programs
• Accrued paid vacation
• Unlimited accumulation of sick leave
• Employer paid major medical insurance with a family plan option
• Employer co-payment prescription drug plan
• Worker’s Compensation
• Disability Insurance
• Law Enforcement retirement fund
• All uniforms, weapons, radios, body armor, and other equipment are furnished with no cost to the employee
• 2½% increase after 6 months
• uniform dry cleaning provided at no cost to employee
• 5% employer contribution to 401K account
• higher pay for lateral entry with skills and experience
• Annual merit pay increases and regular COLAs
  

To apply for a position complete a Town of Clayton application and return it to
Town of Clayton, Human Resources
111 East Second Street, Clayton - NC 27520

The Town of Clayton is an Equal Opportunity Employer