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Firefighter Applicant Pool
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The City of Roanoke Rapids is accepting Firefighter applications to establish an eligibility list (applicant pool) from which selections will be made as positions become available.
An employee in this position performs general fire fighting work including but not limited to preparing equipment for responding to fire calls, fighting fires, fire salvage and equipment/ fire vehicle maintenance.
Minimum Qualifications
- Must be of good character, be in good physical condition and pass a drug test
- Must be high school graduate or hold a GED certificate
- Must have or be able to obtain a North Carolina or Virginia Class B driver's license
- Must have WorkKeys Silver Certificate (or higher) | Contact Halifax Community College for more information (252-536-6393)
- Firefighter experience preferred but not required
Essential Duties and Tasks:
- Provides responses to fires and emergency calls; participates in hazardous material response and prevention programs.
- Responds to alarms and assists in the suppression of fire including rescue, entry, ventilation and salvage work.
- Performs routine maintenance and servicing of equipment including washing and waxing trucks, checking batteries, checking fuel and oil levels, cleaning and drying hoses, inspecting hose and hose connections, etc.
- Participates in continuing education training programs.
- Reports facility maintenance, radio, vehicle and equipment problems to appropriate level of authority.
- Attends in-service classes to maintain current knowledge of fire suppression and emergency medical technology.
- Participate in physical trainings.
Applicants MUST Submit a City of Roanoke Rapids FIRE Application
Applicant Pool Applications Are Accepted Year Round
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Patrol Lieutenant
Police Department
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The employee performs specialized law enforcement management and administrative work in the coordination, planning, review and supervision of the activities of their assigned patrol squad. The Patrol Lieutenant is responsible for managing staff in their assigned squad; determining staff work assignments; supervising the work of staff and assisting in difficult situations; participate in the training of staff; overseeing the care of assigned equipment and vehicles; ensuring proper uniforms staff needs are met; supervising officers' initial investigations; assuring reports and records quality control; participating in policy and procedure development; performance coaching and staff evaluation; assisting in researching and implementing improvements in departmental services; and participating in the work of staff, especially when short-staffed. Work requires strong law enforcement experience and knowledge. people management skills, conflict resolution skills and the ability to make sound decisions in emergency conditions. The employee is subject to hazards in law enforcement work including working in both inside and outside environments, in extreme hot and cold weather, and exposure to various hazards such as dangerous persons, loud noises and/or hazardous spills with fumes, oils, gases or flammable liquids. Law enforcement duties are also subject to the final standards of OHSA on blood borne pathogens. Work is performed in accordance with departmental policy, local ordinances and state and federal law, supplemented with specific directions from the Police Captains and Chief of Police. Work is performed under the general supervision of the Patrol Captain and is evaluated through observation, discussion and review of reports.
Job Duties:
- Oversee assigned patrol squad; ensures that department and City standards are met; schedules personnel where needed to meet demands, ensures minimum staffing is met; addresses employee complaints, motivates employees and ensuring division performance.
- Supervises staff engaged in a variety of law enforcement activities through subordinate supervisors; determines priorities and needed resources; make assignments; resolves and troubleshoots administrative and professional procedures; ensures compliance to department standards, policies and practices.
- Coaches supervisors and staff on problem-solving; observes field performance and provides feedback; investigates citizen concerns about department policy and staff performance.
- Reviews and approves reports and investigations submitted by officers or subordinate supervisors; conducts case management oversight.
- Assists with development of new and revised operating procedures; communicates revisions and implements changes in practices.
- Trains new staff and determines work priorities; monitors workload.
- Assures line of communication remain open between command staff and line officers and that departmental policy, procedures and practices are clearly transmitted and understood.
- Reviews and approves timesheets and time off requests.
- Attends events and ensures law enforcement services are provided to meet event needs; coordinates special projects.
- Receives and investigates general and officer complaints from the public and/or internally and reports findings to Patrol Captain.
- May participate in the interviewing and selection process with new officers and promotional processes.
- Responds to major incidents; may assume role as incident commander as needed for situation; participates in patrol or line activities when staff shortages or emergencies dictate.
- Conducts a variety of division studies or investigations; recommends modifications to programs, policies and procedures as appropriate; prepares and presents staff reports and other necessary correspondence.
- Other related duties as assigned.
Skills/ Physical Abilities:
- Thorough knowledge of state and federal laws, local ordinances and policies of the police department.
- Considerable knowledge of law enforcement principles, practices, methods and equipment.
- Considerable knowledge of court procedures used in criminal, civil and domestic courts, and of federal, state and local laws relative to civil process.
- Considerable knowledge of modern and effective supervisory practices of leadership, motivation, communication, discipline, training, team building and performance coaching and evaluation.
- Considerable knowledge of the physical, economic, and social characteristics of the City.
- Considerable knowledge of crime detection and criminal identification methods and procedures.
- Working knowledge of the application of information technology to law enforcement work and records.
- Knowledge of the City personnel policies, budget and purchasing procedures and the laws and regulations related to staff supervision.
- Skill in the use of firearms and other law enforcement equipment and the application of self-defense and de-escalation tactics.
- Skill in collaborative conflict resolution, training, mentoring, public relations and teamwork.
- Ability to plan, direct, supervise and coordinate the work of assigned squad.
- Ability to exercise sound judgement in routine and emergency situations and to apply quick, effective and reasonable courses of action.
- Ability to communicate effectively in both an oral and written fashion.
- Ability to inspire performance excellence in leading staff.
- Ability to prepare clear and accurate reports and records of law enforcement activities.
- Ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships with staff, supervisors and other law enforcement agencies, and the general public.
- Ability to inspire calm control under conditions of high stress and physical and emotional fatigue.
- Ability to organize work and carry out special projects.
- Must be able to physically perform the basic life functions of standing, walking, talking, hearing, kneeling, reaching, feeling, grasping, pushing, pulling, bending, climbing, crawling, fingering, and performing repetitive motions.
- Must be able to perform heavy work exerting up to 100 pounds of force occasionally, 50 pounds of force frequently and 20 pounds of force consistently to move objects.
- Must possess the visual acuity to operate a police vehicle and distinguish details and differences when observing people, places or things in law enforcement work; and to prepare and review and variety of records and reports.
Typical Qualifications:
Education: High school graduate or hold a GED certificate required. Two or four year college degree preferred but not required.
Certifications: Possession of an Intermediate or Advanced Law Enforcement Certificate by the North Carolina Criminal Justice Training and Standards Commission required.
Experience: A minimum of eight (8) years of professional law enforcement experience with at least two (2) years in a supervisory/ management role required.
OR an equivalent combination of education, certifications and years of experience.
Other Requirements: possession of a valid North Carolina driver's license
Per RRPD General Orders, a Lieutenant is required to complete the following:
- Within first year:
- National Incident Management Systems (NIMS) ICS400
- Within first three years:
- Successful completion of a Management Development Program such as NC State Law Enforcement Executive Program (LEEP) or Wilson Community College's NC Justice Academy
- Budgeting for Police (NCJA)
- Employee Development and Performance Management (NCJA) or equivalent
- Critical Incident Stress Management or equivalent
- Leadership Development (NCJA) or equivalent
- 40 hours of elective Lieutenant related courses, seminars or conferences.
TO APPLY: Please submit a letter of interest along with resume and completed City of Roanoke Rapids police application to the City of Roanoke Rapids Human Resources Department. Position is open until filled; however, first review of resumes will occur no later than Friday, November 14, 2025.
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Police Officer (Certified)
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Minimum Qualifications:
- Must be a high school graduate or hold a GED certificate
- Must be able to furnish documentary evidence showing the applicant has met the educational requirement for the criminal justice field of expected employment
- Sufficient experience to understand the basic principles relevant to the major duties of the position, usually associated with the completion of an apprenticeship/internship or having had a similar position for 1-2 years
- Possession of a valid driver's license with an active and consecutive 3-year satisfactory verifiable driving history
- Ability to meet current requirements set forth by the North Carolina Training & Standards Commission
Essential Duties and Tasks:
- Patrol streets by foot or in police vehicle; examine premises including unoccupied residences and businesses; detect unusual conditions; maintain surveillance and observation of stolen cars, missing persons, suspects; report public safety issues such as dangerous or defective streets, sidewalks, traffic lights or other hazardous conditions
- Respond to calls for assistance, complaints, suspicious activity, domestic disputes, loud and disruptive behavior; complete calls by assessing true nature of situation and taking applicable measures to resolve situation
- Investigate traffic accidents, issue traffic citations, direct traffic and participate in other emergency operations
- Serve warrants; apprehend and process criminal suspects and transport to magistrate and/or County detention facility
- Prepares records and reports of activity
- Advises the public on laws and ordinances
Position open until filled
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Police Support Specialist
Police Department
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An employee in this class is responsible for a variety of administrative, customer service and records management work in the police department. Work involved providing customer service to visitors at the front desk, answering the department telephone, addressing inquiries and routing calls to appropriate personnel, processing report requests, responding to emails from other agencies and City staff, entering and retrieving data from computer systems and databases, preparing deposits, processing incoming and outgoing mail, ensuring that subpoenas are served on officers, completing wanted person DCI validations, assisting with departmental events, providing security to confidential and sensitive documents, and providing clerical support for department staff and operations. Work requires the ability to operate specialized law enforcement software packages. Work also requires accuracy and attention to detail and handling sensitive and confidential administrative matters. The employee is expected to have a good understanding of the department and its services to respond to inquiries, including some technical knowledge about legal requirements. Work is performed under general supervision of the Patrol Captain and is evaluated through observation, records and reports, quality and accuracy of work completed and public feedback.
Job Duties (include but are not limited to):
- Provides customer service requiring considerable knowledge of the department's services, regulations and procedures; answers incoming calls to the police department and greets visitors; often handles the inquiries independently.
- Provides information to the public and other agencies related to law enforcement records.
- Processes, copies and disseminates incident reports and traffic accident reports for the public; accepts payments and issues receipts for reports.
- Operates the DCI terminal to obtain driving records, criminal record information, licenses and vehicle registration data for case files; performs monthly validations.
- Receives, reviews, processes and distributes incoming DCI messages.
- Compiles and documents various statistics and data for monthly, quarterly and annual reports.
- Ensures that all subpoenas are served on officers in a timely manner.
- Maintains confidentiality and security of highly sensitive information, files and records.
- Provides departmental administrative support such as document production, processing, sorting and distributing mail, managing petty cash; notarizing documents; scanning and files documents; maintaining files and records.
- Researches records as necessary and required; handles information confidentially and in accordance with laws and operating procedures.
- Utilizes local, state and federal records management computer system to query, enter or retrieve records and data.
- Receives and processes payments for records requests for police, crash and arrest report requests; calculates and prepares deposits.
- Receives, screens and routes documents and other materials to appropriate individuals.
- Participates in the planning and coordinating department and City events.
- Other related duties as assigned.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
- Considerable knowledge of the department's mission, functions, regulations and practices.
- Considerable knowledge of the laws, regulations and procedures for custody, storage, tracking and handling of law enforcement records.
- Considerable knowledge of modern office procedures and related office information technology equipment, software and peripherals.
- Working knowledge of basic police terminology.
- Working knowledge of the DCI system.
- Skill in processing, maintaining and preparing a variety of records and reports.
- Skill in teamwork, customer service excellence and collaborative conflict resolution.
- Skill in communicating effectively and in conducting the department's business in person and by telephone.
- Ability to accurately record and maintain a set of complex files.
- Ability to prepare concise and accurate reports and comprehend and learn department policies and procedures.
- Ability to be tactful and courteous handling City business.
- Ability to follow oral and written instructions and procedures.
- Ability to read, understand and review documents for accuracy and relevant information.
- Ability to learn and accurately use specialized law enforcement software systems to access and maintain data and records.
- Ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships with law enforcement officers and staff, other law enforcement agencies and the general public.
- Ability to handle confidential information and records appropriately.
Physical Requirements:
- Must be able to physically perform the basic life operational functions of reaching, lifting, pushing, pulling, grasping, stooping, kneeling, crouching, talking, hearing and repetitive motions.
- Must be able to perform sedentary work exerting up to 10 lbs of force occasionally and/or negligible amount of force frequently to move objects.
- Must possess the visual acuity to prepare data and figures, operate a computer terminal, do extensive reading and perform visual inspection of work performed.
Desirable Education and Experience:
Graduation from high school and experience in records or general administrative support or clerical work requiring file management, recordkeeping and accuracy in data entry; or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Experience in a law enforcement agency is preferred.
Special Requirements:
Possession or ability to quickly obtain Notary certification.
Ability to obtain DCI/NCIC certification.
Position is open until filled.
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School Crossing Guard
Police Department
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An employee in this position assists children in safety crossing streets on the way to and from school in the mornings and afternoons. This position will perform duties at assigned locations including Belmont Elementary, Chaloner Middle and Manning Elementary schools. Crossing Guards report to Captain Gorton Williams at the Roanoke Rapids Police Department. This seasonal, part-time position's schedule is subject to Roanoke Rapids Graded School District's traditional school calendar. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills and abilities required.
Skills/ Abilities/ Knowledge/ Work Style:
- Manage and control vehicular and pedestrian traffic at designated crossings.
- Assess and decide when gaps in traffic allow for safe crossing.
- Guide and direct children across streets, stopping traffic when necessary.
- Communicate traffic and crossing rules and other information to students and adults.
- Report any incidents or unsafe conditions to school officials and local law enforcement.
- Use traffic control devices such as signs, flags or hand signals to guide traffic.
- Ensure students follow safety guidelines while waiting or crossing the street.
- Help children on their way to and from school cross the street safely.
- Ensure all crossing equipment is in proper working order.
- Must maintain a well-groomed appearance.
- Must have excellent communication skills.
- Must have excellent memory and ability to function well under stress.
- Must demonstrate flexibility, common sense and good judgement.
Requirements:
- Experience as a crossing guard or similar role is preferred.
- Knowledge of traffic laws and safety regulations.
- Good vision and hearing.
- Ability to stand for extended periods of time.
- Excellent communication skills.
- Responsible and reliable.
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Valid North Carolina driver's license.
Physical Demands:
- Regularly required to stand, use hands and fingers, handle or feel objects, tools or controls, reach with hands and arms, talk and hear.
- Must frequently climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch.
- Must occasionally lift or move up to 30 lbs.
- Must have close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.
Environmental Conditions:
The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
Position Open Until Filled
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(Part-Time) Lifeguard
Parks & Recreation
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An employee in this class assists in all aspects of outdoor and indoor pool operations. This employee is responsible for all related lifeguarding roles and responsibilities at both pools.
Minimum Qualifications:
- Must hold American Red Cross Lifeguard/ First Aid/ CPR/ AED certification
- Must be able to complete a 1/2 mile swim in under 20 minutes
Essential Duties and Tasks:
- Instruct Red Cross swim lessons
- Provide routine pool maintenance to ensure cleanliness and safe environment for patrons
- Work as part of a team to effectively supervise up to a large number of pool patrons at one time
- Work is performed under the general supervision of the Aquatics Center Supervisor
Position Open Until Filled
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(Part Time) Building Supervisor
Parks & Recreation
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An employee in this position may include any of the Parks & Recreation facilities:
- T J Davis Recreation - Aquatic Center - Jo Story Senior Center
- Chaloner Recreation Center - Canal Museum - Roanoke Rapids Public Library
- Kirkwood Adams Community Center - Lloyd Andrews City Meeting Hall
This employee will supervise scheduled activities and is the City's point of contact during these activities.
Hours are mainly evenings and weekends according to activities that are scheduled.
Position is Open Until Filled
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