Salary: $23.75 Hourly Location : Hickory, NC Job Type: Part Time Job Number: 200-01208 Department: Police Opening Date: 07/09/2025 Closing Date: 8/22/2025 11:59 PM Eastern Salary Depends on Qualifications: No

Description

For doers and makers seeking a well-rounded community, Hickory is a bridge between Asheville and Charlotte at the foot of the Blue Ridge Mountains along Interstate 40, where a collective spirit of craftsmanship strengthens any endeavor with detail, artistry and quality. Hickory, North Carolina, is a three-time All-America City on the Catawba River, approximately one hour east of Asheville and one hour north of Charlotte. More than 45,000 residents call Hickory their home, the hub of a 365,000-metropolitan area. Hickory has outstanding school systems, recreation facilities, libraries, golf courses, theaters, art museums, and gorgeous parks. Beautiful Lake Hickory is over 4,000 acres and has many public access areas. Please check out for a virtual, interactive tour of the area, and for a web portal all about Hickory and Life. Well Crafted. Qualified applicants are considered for positions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, genetics, or the presence of a non-job related medical condition or disability. U.S. Law requires all applicants to furnish proof of identity and right to work in the U.S.

Major Duties

An employee in this position will work directly for the Hickory Police Department, assigned to the Support Services Division as an unarmed uniformed security aide to assist in patrolling assigned areas throughout the City of Hickory. The assigned areas could vary in physical terrain and locations to include City parks and trail systems, the Downtown Social District, and the Hickory City Walks. An employee in this position will conduct security checks of these locations on foot, on a bicycle, or in a motor vehicle, to ensure the safety and security of citizens, personnel, and property. The employee will make notification to the proper authority if a situation arises. They will maintain radio communications with the Hickory Police Department Communications Center and file all necessary reports as required by the Hickory Police Department. An employee in this position will conduct traffic crash investigations throughout the city and will be responsible for following guidelines defined under NCGS 160A-499.6. This employee will be responsible for generating electronic reports via computer.

This employee must be able to communicate with the general public in a face-to-face setting and give directions and answer inquiries. They will communicate internally with other employees face-to-face, by telephone, or by portable radio to receive instructions and information regarding daily duties.

Knowledge and Qualifications Must have a valid Class "C" driver's license.

Must not have been convicted of a felony and must undergo a thorough background investigation.

Must be able to work part-time duty hours that may vary as scheduled.

Must possess basic computer skills.

Must be a minimum of 18 years old PLEASE NOTE: Applicants must meet the City criteria for an acceptable driving record.

Supplemental Information

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: Work is primarily performed while standing and walking. The employee occasionally lifts light objects. Training: The employee will be expected to successfully complete annual in-service training related to their job responsibilities.

SAFETY SENSITIVE: This position has been identified as safety-sensitive. The employee in this position will be part of a random drug testing pool. The methodology for choosing the random test subjects is handled by an outside, impartial, third party vendor.

WORK ENVIRONMENT: Work is performed inside and outside where the employee will be exposed to cold or inclement weather. The City of Hickory provides a generous benefit package, in addition to salary: 11 paid holidays 12 paid sick leave days per year Paid vacation City-paid individual health insurance (H.S.A.) Low-cost dental and vision insurance Employee Assistance Program - 5 FREE visits 13.6% contribution per employee to the NC Local Government Retirement System Up to 5% matching contribution to 401k Free Life insurance of 1.5 times salary up to ($125,000) Tuition Assistance Program On-site Wellness Clinic A selection of voluntary benefits such as additional life insurance, dependent life, Short-term disability insurance, accident, and critical illness insurance; All at very competitive rates. Benefits package valued at over ($12,500) annually.

*Employees working in seasonal/part-time positions are not eligible for benefits.* 01

Do you have a valid North Carolina Driver's License or the ability to obtain a valid NC license within 30 days of beginning work? Yes No

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Are you at least 18 years old? Yes No

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Do you understand this is a part-time position? Yes No

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Please select your highest level of education. Master's Degree Bachelor's Degree Associate's Degree High School / GED

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Do you have any relatives currently employed by the City of Hickory?Two members of a family (relatives as defined below) shall not be employed if such employment will result in an employee directly or indirectly supervising a member of his/her family, or if one member occupies a position which has influence over the other's employment, promotion, salary administration or other management or personnel consideration. "Relative" is defined as spouse, parent, child, sibling, uncle, aunt, nephew, niece, first cousin, grandchild, grandparent, (including corresponding half, step, in-law, and adopted relationships), or any member of the employee's household. The term also includes domestic partners (a person with whom the employee's life is interdependent and who shares a common residence), and, a daughter or son of an employee's domestic partner.) Yes No

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If you answered Yes to being related to any person now employed by the City of Hickory, give the names(s) and details. If this does not apply, indicate N/A. 07

I acknowledge this position has been identified as safety-sensitive. The employee in this position will be part of a random drug testing pool. The methodology for choosing the random test subjects is handled by an outside, impartial, third party vendor. Yes No

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Do you currently or have you ever worked for the City of Hickory even on a temporary basis? Yes No

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