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The City of Mebane is an equal opportunity employer. Performs general law enforcement duties, including patrol, response to calls for service, and investigations, with a primary focus on animal control and welfare. Responsibilities include protecting animal welfare, ensuring public safety, and promoting positive community engagement.

This position performs sworn law enforcement duties with a specialized focus on animal control within the Police Department's Support Services Division. Responsibilities include investigating animal cruelty, neglect, and abuse; enforcing applicable laws and ordinances; and supporting general law enforcement operations. Duties also include patrol, traffic enforcement, accident and criminal investigations, service of legal process, and response to domestic incidents. The employee must maintain a visible presence, exercise sound judgment, and interact professionally with the public. Work involves inherent hazards associated with law enforcement. This position operates under the supervision of a sergeant and is evaluated based on performance, initiative, and effectiveness. Work is reviewed through observation and written reports.

Illustrative examples of work include investigating reports of animal cruelty, neglect, and abuse; enforcing applicable laws and ordinances; capturing, impounding, and arranging safe disposition of stray, injured, or dangerous animals; educating the public on responsible pet ownership and animal-related laws; coordinating with the North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission on wildlife-related matters; assisting with special events, emergency response, and disaster operations; collaborating with Patrol, CID, and Special Operations units; conducting routine patrol in assigned areas; responding to calls for service and community concerns; investigating traffic accidents and enforcing traffic laws; serving warrants, subpoenas, and other legal documents; conducting criminal investigations, including evidence collection and witness interviews; and performing vehicle inspections to ensure operational readiness.

Knowledge, skills, and abilities include working knowledge of modern law enforcement practices and procedures; knowledge of applicable federal, state, and local laws and ordinances; skill in the use of firearms and law enforcement equipment; ability to respond effectively in emergency situations; ability to build and maintain positive working relationships; and strong verbal and written communication skills.

Physical requirements include medium physical exertion, including lifting up to 50 pounds occasionally, 20 pounds frequently, and 10 pounds constantly. Duties require visual acuity for reading, report writing, and computer use. The employee must be able to apply appropriate physical force, including deadly force if necessary.

Working conditions include performing work both indoors and outdoors in varying environmental conditions. The employee may be exposed to noise, hazardous situations, moving equipment, and individuals who may be hostile or non-compliant. Exposure to bloodborne pathogens and communicable diseases is possible; appropriate precautions are required.

Education and experience include graduation from high school or GED equivalency. Experience in animal control/law enforcement work is desired as is an associate's degree in criminal justice or relevant field.

Special requirements include a valid North Carolina Driver's License (for entry into class) and the ability to obtain (and maintain) Basic Law Enforcement Certification (BLET) as a law enforcement officer by the North Carolina Criminal Justice Standards Commission (required to be continuously employed). Preference would be for candidates to possess current law enforcement certification through the North Carolina Criminal Justice Standards Commission.

Minimum qualifications for becoming a NC Police Officer include being a U.S citizen, possessing a valid driver's license, being at least 20 years of age, possessing a high school diploma or GED, and possessing a NC Basic Law Enforcement Training Certification.