Uncertified Police Recruit

City of Myrtle Beach•Sc, SC

About The Position

The Uncertified Police Officer attends training to develop skills in protecting life and property, responding to public needs, deterring criminal activity, and enforcing city statutes, ordinances, and state laws and regulations. This is intended as a temporary assignment for new employees before certification as sworn law enforcement officers. Incumbents do not serve as sworn officers and work under the direct supervision of a training officer. The position requires a high school diploma or GED, a valid South Carolina driver’s license, U.S. citizenship, and a minimum age of 21. Applicants must be eligible to obtain and maintain South Carolina Criminal Justice Academy Class I Law Enforcement Officer Certification, NCIC, and CPR certifications, and be qualified to possess and operate a firearm. Previous law enforcement or related public-relations experience is preferred.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Valid South Carolina driver’s license that must be maintained.
Eligibility to obtain and maintain South Carolina Criminal Justice Academy Class I Law Enforcement Officer Certification, NCIC, and CPR certifications.
Qualified to possess and operate a firearm.
U.S. citizen or naturalized citizen.
At least 21 years of age.
Knowledge of applicable laws, regulations, policies, procedures, and customer service principles.
Communication skills, both verbal and written, and the ability to build effective relationships using diplomacy and tact.
Ability to gather information before acting, handle stress, make quick decisions, pay attention to detail, listen, build rapport, and defuse high-tension situations.
Ability to analyze and prioritize information, solve difficult problems, exercise judgment, and adapt methods to assigned objectives.
Ability to perform basic arithmetic and operate equipment, machinery, tools, and materials used in the job.

Nice To Haves

Previous experience in law enforcement or public relations in a similar police, law enforcement, or related environment.
Other certifications related to the position may be required.

Responsibilities

Attend required training sessions and seminars covering department operations, job performance, policies, procedures, codes, and criminal and civil case law; read professional literature and training materials and maintain professional affiliations.
Inspect and maintain police vehicles, uniforms, weapons, and equipment; transport vehicles and perform assigned minor repairs and cleanup.
Follow safety procedures, use safety equipment, monitor the work environment, and drive safely and efficiently under various conditions.
Maintain records, logs, and files of work activities.
Prepare, complete, receive, review, process, forward, and retain forms, reports, correspondence, logs, checklists, diagrams, lessons, tests, and other documents as appropriate.
Operate standard and specialized law enforcement machinery, equipment, and tools.
Communicate with supervisors, officers, employees, law enforcement and outside agencies, and other individuals to obtain information, coordinate activities, review work status, exchange information, and resolve problems.
Operate computers, general office equipment, and other equipment as needed to complete essential functions.
Perform other related duties as requested, required, and assigned.