Requirements & Training
For Your Career at Pineville Police Department

General Requirements

All Pineville Police Officers perform responsible police work in the protection of life and property through the enforcement of laws and ordinances.

Positions involve patrolling of assigned areas, accident and crime scene investigations, collection and preservation of physical evidence, follow-up investigations and special assignments for the purpose of the prevention of crime, apprehension of offenders and enforcement of laws and ordinances. Police officers must be able to act without the direct supervision using independent judgment and discretion in meeting emergency and non-emergency situations. Duties are performed in accordance with law and departmental directives. Work involves extensive public contacts and situations of personal danger. Work is performed under the regular supervision of a Sergeant.

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Police Training Included

The Town of Pineville Police Department is a great place to start or continue your career in Law Enforcement. Whether you’re fresh out of BLET or a specialized veteran, Pineville provides continual training and certifications to help you succeed in whatever part of your career you are in.

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North Carolina Basic Law Enforcement Training (BLET) certification is preferred for police officer positions. Not certified yet? Click here for a list of police academies in our area.

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Essential Job Functions

for Pineville Police Officers

A Pineville Police Officer must be able to…

Effect arrest, forcibly if necessary, using handcuffs and other restraints; subdue resisting suspects using maneuvers and weapons and resort to the use of hands and feet and other approved weapons in self defense
Prepare investigative and other reports, including sketches, using appropriate grammar, symbols and mathematical computations
Exercise independent judgment in determining when there is reasonable suspicion to detain when probable cause exists to search and arrest and when force may be necessary and to what degree
Operate a law enforcement vehicle during both the day and night; in emergency situations involving speeds in excess of posted limits, in congested traffic and in unsafe road conditions caused by factors such as fog, smoke, rain, snow and ice.
Communicate effectively and coherently over law enforcement radio channels while initiating and responding to radio communications
Gather information in criminal investigations by interviewing and obtaining the statements of victims, witnesses, suspects and confidential informers
Pursue fleeing suspects and perform rescue operations which may involve quickly entering and exiting law enforcement patrol vehicles; lifting, carrying and dragging heavy objects; climbing over and pulling up oneself over obstacles; jumping down from elevated surfaces; climbing through openings; jumping over obstacles, ditches and streams; crawling in confined areas; balancing on uneven or narrow surfaces and using body force to gain entrance through barriers
Load, unload, aim and fire from a variety of body positions handguns, shotguns and other agency firearms under conditions of stress that justify the use of deadly force and at levels of proficiency prescribed in certification standards
Perform searches of people, vehicles, building and large outdoor areas which may involve feeling and detecting objects, walking for long periods of time, detaining people and stopping suspicious vehicles and persons
Conduct visual and audio surveillance for extended periods of time
Engage in law enforcement patrol functions that include such things as working rotating shifts, walking on foot patrol and physically checking doors and windows of buildings to ensure they are secure
Effectively communicate with people, including juveniles, by giving information and directions, mediating disputes and advising of rights and processes
Demonstrate effective communication skills in court and other formal settings
Detect and collect evidence and substances that provide the basis of criminal offenses and infractions and that indicate the presence of dangerous conditions
Endure verbal and mental abuse when confronted with the hostile view and opinions of suspects and other people encountered in an antagonistic environment
Perform rescue functions at accidents, emergencies and disasters to include directing traffic for long periods of time, administering emergency medical aid, lifting, dragging and carrying people away from dangerous situations and securing and evacuating people from particular areas
Process and transport prisoners and committed mental patients using handcuffs and other appropriate restraints
Put on and operate a gas mask in situations where chemical munitions are being deployed
Extinguish small fires by using a fire extinguisher and appropriate means
Read and comprehend legal and non-legal documents, including the preparation and processing of such documents as citations, affidavits and warrants
Process arrested suspects to include taking their photographs and obtaining legible inked fingerprint impressions
Perform related duties as required

Job Requirements

for Pineville Police Officers

Education & Experience

Pineville Police Officers must have a high school diploma or equivalent, and graduated from a Basic Law Enforcement Training Program approved by North Carolina Criminal Justice Education and Training Standards Commission.

Prior law enforcement experience is preferred.

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

A Pineville Police Officer must hold the following…

Knowledge—or the ability to acquire during reasonable period of training, knowledge—of modern police practices and methods, applicable federal, state and local laws and ordinances, particularly the laws of arrest, search investigation
Knowledge of the geography of the Town of Pineville, to include transportation routes, major buildings and residential areas; rules and directions of the Police Department and reporting procedures
Ability to deal firmly and courteously with the public
Ability to analyze situations quickly and objectively and to determine proper course of action to be taken
Ability to react quickly and calmly during emergency situations; ability to obtain information through interviews and interrogation
Ability to write and speak effectively
Be trainable in the use and care of firearms within a reasonable period of time
Ability to exercise good judgment and emotional maturity under stressful conditions
Ability to recognize potentially dangerous situations
Ability to work long hours on rotating shifts with occasional overtime as required
Ability to maintain the confidentiality of sensitive information

Physical Requirements

A Pineville Police Officer must…

Be able to perform heavy work exerting up to 100 pounds of force occasionally and/or up to 50 pounds of force frequently and/or up to 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects
Be able to perform the basic life operational functions of climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling reaching, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting, fingering, grasping, feeling, talking, hearing and repetitive motions
Possess the visual acuity to prepare and analyze data and figures, operate a computer terminal, visually inspect and detect small defects in equipment, use measuring devices and do extensive reading. Specific vision abilities required by this position include: close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus
Be able to work in environmental conditions that require both inside and outside work in all weather conditions
Be able to work in conditions that are subject to contact with potentially infectious bodily fluids and materials
Be mentally and physically able to competently perform all the essential job functions

Physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job and are not all inclusive.

Additional Requirements

Successful completion of departmental field training under the direction of a certified law enforcement field training officer
Must be at least 20 years or older at the time of employment
Must possess or be able to obtain at the time of hire a valid NC/SC driver’s license
Must be a United States Citizen
Must be able to read, write and speak the English language
Must maintain a valid North Carolina Justice Education and Training Standards Commission law enforcement certification
Successful applicants must be able to perform ALL of the above functions, unassisted and at a pace and level of performance consistent with the actual job requirements.
Must be honest and exhibit good moral character

BLET Training Programs

North Carolina Basic Law Enforcement Training (BLET) certification is preferred for police officer positions. Not certified yet? Look at the links below for police academies in our area.

Basic Law Enforcement Training Programs

South Piedmont Community College
Stanly Community College
Gaston College
Central Piedmont Community College

Hiring Bonus!

$6,000 for Laterals

$5,000 for New Officers

Pay range $49,557 to $77,293 depending on education and experience
100% Town paid medical, dental, vision, life, long and short term disability
Take home vehicles, longevity pay, beards and tattoos allowed
Specialized units like K9, SRT, Crime Reduction, Drone and Traffic

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Requirements & Training

General Requirements

Police Training Included

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Essential Job Functions

for Pineville Police Officers

A Pineville Police Officer must be able to…

Job Requirements

for Pineville Police Officers

Education & Experience

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Physical Requirements

Additional Requirements

BLET Training Programs

Basic Law Enforcement Training Programs

Hiring Bonus!

$6,000 for Laterals

$5,000 for New Officers

Pay range $49,557 to $77,293 depending on education and experience

100% Town paid medical, dental, vision, life, long and short term disability

Take home vehicles, longevity pay, beards and tattoos allowed

Specialized units like K9, SRT, Crime Reduction, Drone and Traffic

Town of Pineville Updates

Town of Pineville Contacts

Emergency: Police, Fire & Rescue

Non-Emergency:

Town Hall Mailing Address:

Town Hall Physical Address:

Town Hall Office Hours:

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