The City of Roanoke Rapids is now accepting applications for the following positions:

Firefighter Applicant Pool

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

Police Officer (Certified)

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

School Crossing Guard

Police Department

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

(Part-Time) Lifeguard

Parks & Recreation

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

(Part Time) Building Supervisor

Parks & Recreation

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