Town of Laurel Park issued the following announcement on Mar. 3.
Located in Henderson County, Laurel Park is home to 2,200 residents year-round, and a topography that varies by over 1,000 feet in elevation. The Police Department performs a full range of general law enforcement duties.Work includes patrolling the Town during an assigned shift on foot or in a police car; preventing, detecting and investigating disturbances and crime; performing traffic control work; apprehending suspects; and executing related assignments. Work requires independence, initiative, good judgment, and strong leadership and communication skills. Knowledge of Community Policing desired. Work is performed in accordance with departmental policy and state and federal law, supplemented with specific directions from superior officers.
The Town offers a highly competitive benefits package: NC Retirement, 401(k), medical, dental and vision insurance, paid vacation, holidays, and sick leave. All offers of employment are subject to successful completion of a background check and controlled substance screening.
Minimum Qualifications: Must be a U.S. Citizen, possess of a NC Driver’s License and completed the minimum requirements established by the North Carolina Justice Training and Standards Commission for certified law enforcement officers.
Must pass an oral interview, drug screening test, background investigation, medical examination, and psychological test.
Applications are available at Town Hall or at laurelpark.org. Submit completed applications via email to btrotter@laurelpark.org or by mail to Town of Laurel Park, Attn: Chief Bobbie Trotter, 441 White Pine Dr., Laurel Park, NC 28739. A Laurel Park Job Application can be found here.
Original source: https://www.laurelpark.org/index.asp?SEC=32FD19B1-D48B-42BD-9F45-D14E8D3D6ADA&DE=C04D816A-62C1-4FD1-8033-2DFFC5D02D9F&Type=B_PR
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