UNIV-Law Enforcement Officer II-Public Safety
About The Position
Public Safety Officer (PSO) patrols assigned area to prevent crime and detect violations of law. This role performs journey-level duties or entry-level special agent duties. May be considered a Master Public Safety Officer with greater than 6 months experience in law enforcement. Responds to complaints, reports of violations and requests for assistance. Issues warnings and citations to violators. Apprehends and arrests violators. Investigates alleged or suspected violations of criminal law. Conducts surveillances and performs undercover assignments. Develops and uses informants to obtain information. Public Safety Officer conducts background or other administrative investigations. Interviews witnesses and suspects. R-0000046554 UNIV-Law Enforcement Officer II (Open)work such as maintaining order during emergencies, participating in manhunts and providing executive protection. Testifies in court and other legal proceedings; prosecutes defendants in magistrate's court. Keeps records and makes reports regarding activities. Plans, directs and coordinates law enforcement activities within the designated area of responsibility. Executes orders from superiors. Explains orders, messages and decisions to subordinates; advises subordinates of changes in laws, regulations, policies and procedures. Provides guidance and on-the-job training to other law enforcement personnel. Monitors patrol activities and recommends changes to improve effectiveness. Supervises and evaluates law enforcement personnel.
Requirements
- A high school diploma.
- Certification by the Department of Public Safety, in accordance with Section 23-6-430 of the 1976 South Carolina Code of Laws.
- Some positons require a commercial driver's license.
- Certification by the South Carolina Law Enforcement Training Council, in accordance with State Law (23-23-40) is required.
- Must pass a background check.
- A high school diploma and six months experience in law enforcement.
- Ability to obtain and maintain a valid driver's license.
- Computer literacy.
- Ability to work overtime as required.
Responsibilities
- Patrols assigned area to prevent crime and detect violations of law.
- Responds to complaints, reports of violations and requests for assistance.
- Issues warnings and citations to violators.
- Apprehends and arrests violators.
- Investigates alleged or suspected violations of criminal law.
- Conducts surveillances and performs undercover assignments.
- Develops and uses informants to obtain information.
- Conducts background or other administrative investigations.
- Interviews witnesses and suspects.
- Maintains order during emergencies, participating in manhunts and providing executive protection.
- Testifies in court and other legal proceedings; prosecutes defendants in magistrate's court.
- Keeps records and makes reports regarding activities.
- Plans, directs and coordinates law enforcement activities within the designated area of responsibility.
- Executes orders from superiors.
- Explains orders, messages and decisions to subordinates; advises subordinates of changes in laws, regulations, policies and procedures.
- Provides guidance and on-the-job training to other law enforcement personnel.
- Monitors patrol activities and recommends changes to improve effectiveness.
- Supervises and evaluates law enforcement personnel.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
