Supervisory Police Officer

Job Description:  The Town of Benson Police Department is currently recruiting a police officer to be a supervisor in its Patrol Division. The ideal candidate will be a driven individual who wishes to take his or her law enforcement aspirations to new heights through a commitment to training and professionalism. He or she will be a dedicated public servant who is willing to accept the challenge to protect and serve. As a member of our leadership team, you will be responsible for mentoring and training officers, providing motivation and coaching, and evaluating staff. Your officer duties will include maintaining peace, enforcing laws and responding to calls in our growing community. You will be able to put your problem-solving skills into action and act as an ambassador to our community so that our citizens will better understand the services and protections our department provides.

Essential Job Duties: Supervision of subordinate staff, review of reports and forms, training and coaching of new officers. Prevent and suppress crime; protect life and property; enforce laws and ordinances; collect evidence; prepare reports; testify in court; identify significant crime trends; determine reasonable suspicion to detain and probable cause to arrest; engage in community and problem-oriented policing strategies; operate law enforcement vehicles; work day and night shift assignments; and communicate effectively with the public.

Desired Qualifications: All applicants must have a high school diploma or equivalency. All applicants must possess a valid law enforcement certification from the North Carolina Criminal Justice Education and Training Standards Commission or be a graduate of a North Carolina Basic Law Enforcement Training (BLET) course in order to be considered for employment. Prefer three to five years of prior law enforcement experience. Applicants must also be at least 21 years of age and possess a valid driver’s license. All selected candidates will undergo an extensive background investigation, including, but not limited to, drug testing, physical examination and a comprehensive criminal check.  Salary flexible, depending on experience/qualifications.