Uncertified Police Recruit

City of Myrtle Beach•Sc, SC

9d•Onsite

About The Position

The purpose of this classification is to attend training to develop skills in protecting life and property, responding to the needs of the general public, deterring criminal activity within the community, and enforcing city statutes, ordinances, and state laws and regulations. This classification is intended to be a temporary assignment for new employees prior to certification as sworn law enforcement officers. Incumbents do not act in the capacity of a sworn law enforcement officer and are under the direct supervision of a training officer.

Requirements

Requires a high school diploma or GED.
Must possess and maintain a valid South Carolina driver’s license.
Must be eligible to obtain and maintain the following certifications: South Carolina Criminal Justice Academy Class I Law Enforcement Officer Certification, NCIC, and CPR.
Must be qualified to possess and operate a firearm.
Must be a U.S. citizen or naturalized citizen.
Must be at least 21 years of age.
Knowledge of applicable laws, regulations, policies, and procedures.
Knowledge of customer service principles.
Skill in gathering information before acting.
Skill in acting as a settling influence in a crisis.
Skill in communicating, both verbally and in writing.
Skill in building effective relationships.
Skill in using diplomacy and tact.
Ability to review, classify, categorize, prioritize, and/or analyze data. Includes exercising discretion in determining data classification, and in referencing such analysis to established standards for the purpose of recognizing actual or probable interactive effects and relationships.
Ability to use rigorous logic and methods to solve difficult problems with effective solutions.
Ability to handle stress.
Ability to make quick decisions.
Ability to pay attention to details.
Ability to apply principles of persuasion and/or influence over others in coordinating activities of a project, program, or designated area of responsibility.
Ability to relate to all kinds of people.
Ability to build rapport.
Ability to diffuse high-tension situations.
Ability to listen.
Ability to be direct.
Ability to perform addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division. May include counting, recording of counts, and basic measuring.
Ability to operate, maneuver, and/or control the actions of equipment, machinery, tools, and/or materials used in performing essential functions.
Ability to utilize a wide variety of reference, descriptive, and/or advisory data and information.
Ability to apply principles of rational systems; to interpret instructions furnished in written, oral, diagrammatic, or schedule form; and to exercise independent judgment to adopt or modify methods and standards to meet variations in assigned objectives.
Ability to exercise judgment, decisiveness, and creativity in situations involving the evaluation of information against sensory, judgmental, or subjective criteria, as opposed to that which is clearly measurable or verifiable.

Nice To Haves

Previous experience in law enforcement or public relations in a similar police/law enforcement or related environment preferred.

Responsibilities

Attends training sessions and seminars as required to gain skills and knowledge regarding department operations, job performance, and policies, procedures, codes, and criminal/civil case law; reads professional literature and training materials; obtains and maintains professional affiliations.
Inspects and maintains police vehicles, uniforms, weapons, and equipment; transports vehicles; performs minor repairs and clean-up, etc., as assigned.
Follows safety procedures, utilizes safety equipment, and monitors work environment to ensure the safety of employees and other individuals; performs driving functions in a safe and efficient manner under various conditions.
Maintains records, logs, and files of work activities.
Prepares or completes various forms, reports, correspondence, logs, checklists, diagrams, lessons, tests, or other documents.
Receives various forms, reports, correspondence, or other documentation; reviews, completes, processes, forwards, or retains as appropriate.
Operates a variety of standard and specialized machinery, equipment, and tools associated with law enforcement.
Communicates with supervisors, officers, employees, law enforcement agencies, outside agencies, and other individuals as needed to obtain information, coordinate activities, review the status of work, exchange information, or resolve problems.
Operates a computer, general office equipment, or other equipment as necessary to complete essential functions.
Performs other related duties as requested, required, and assigned.