Police Officer

City Of Fountain Inn•Fountain Inn, SC

About The Position

The Police Officer protects life and property, deters criminal activity, and enforces local, state, and federal laws, statutes, and regulations. Officers in this classification have completed required training and perform essential functions independently, without direct oversight from a senior or field training officer. The role includes enforcing traffic and criminal laws; patrolling assigned areas; responding to calls; investigating incidents and crimes; interviewing victims, complainants, witnesses, and other citizens; gathering evidence; securing crime scenes; making arrests; processing and transporting prisoners; and preparing reports and other documentation. Officers may provide rescue and medical assistance during accidents, emergencies, and disasters, and may pursue fleeing suspects, subdue resisting individuals, and testify in court. Officers maintain safe work practices, operate and inspect assigned vehicles and law-enforcement equipment, and support positive public relations by providing information and education to the public. They attend required meetings and training, keep current with departmental policies and relevant laws, maintain certifications and affiliations, and use computers and other office equipment to complete records and reports. The position requires 12-hour rotating shifts, including schedules between 7 a.m.–7 p.m. and 7 p.m.–7 a.m., on varying days of the week.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
One year of law-enforcement experience, or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.
Must possess and maintain a valid South Carolina driver’s license.
Must possess and maintain Law Enforcement Certification from the South Carolina Criminal Justice Academy (SCCJA), or be able to complete SCCJA-required certification.
Ability to perform the essential functions and learn, understand, and apply City and departmental policies, practices, and procedures.
Ability to review, classify, prioritize, and analyze data and exercise discretion in applying established standards.
Ability to work with and influence others to coordinate activities and resolve typical job-related problems.
Ability to operate equipment, machinery, tools, and materials requiring complex or rapid adjustments.
Ability to use reference and advisory information such as reports, citations, warrants, and criminal and driving histories.
Ability to perform basic arithmetic, including addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division.
Ability to interpret written, oral, diagrammatic, or schedule instructions and exercise independent judgment.
Ability to exercise judgment and decisiveness in situations involving subjective or sensory information.
Ability to perform the physical tasks described, including stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, and some lifting, carrying, pushing, or pulling of moderate-weight objects.
Ability to meet sensory and communication demands, including perceiving visual cues, sounds, odors, depth, and texture, and communicating orally.

Responsibilities

Enforce applicable traffic and criminal codes, ordinances, laws, and regulations to protect life and property, prevent crime, and promote security.
Patrol designated areas, respond to dispatched calls, write citations, apprehend and process offenders, and provide assistance and backup to officers and agencies.
Conduct preliminary investigations by interviewing victims, complainants, witnesses, and citizens; taking statements; gathering evidence; securing crime scenes; and preparing reports and sketches.
Participate in court activities and testify in judicial proceedings.
Perform rescue functions at accidents, emergencies, and disasters, including evacuating or moving people, administering medical aid, and extinguishing small fires.
Investigate accidents and reported crimes; conduct searches; pursue fleeing suspects; subdue resisting suspects; make arrests; and process and transport prisoners.
Follow safety procedures and use safety equipment; drive safely under varied conditions, including emergencies; and inspect and maintain assigned vehicles, uniforms, weapons, and equipment.
Maintain positive public relations and provide public education and information about laws, law enforcement, crime prevention, drug abuse, and related topics.
Attend shift meetings, training sessions, and seminars; read professional literature; and maintain professional certifications and affiliations.
Process department documentation, prepare reports and correspondence, compile data, and maintain computerized and hardcopy records.
Operate computers and software, office equipment, police vehicles, firearms, electronic control devices, emergency equipment, radios, and other law-enforcement tools.
Communicate with supervisors, City employees, the public, and others to coordinate work, exchange information, and resolve problems.
Perform other related duties as required.