Police Officer Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• At least one year of previous law enforcement experience; public relations experience in a similar police, law enforcement, or related environment is preferred.
• Valid South Carolina driver’s license, maintained throughout employment.
• South Carolina Criminal Justice Academy Basic Law Enforcement certification, maintained throughout employment.
• CPR certification, maintained throughout employment.
• Must be at least 21 years old.
• Must be a U.S. citizen or have resident status.
• Must be qualified to operate a firearm.
• Knowledge of applicable traffic and criminal laws, codes, ordinances, regulations, police duties and procedures, customer service principles, and CPR.
• Communication, information-gathering, problem-solving, tact, time-management, basic arithmetic, and firearm skills.
• Ability to establish effective working relationships, build rapport, listen, assess situations, defuse tension, show empathy, analyze information, provide guidance, operate equipment requiring complex or rapid adjustments, interpret instructions, and exercise judgment and decisiveness.
• Ability to meet the physical demands of the position, including lifting, pushing, pulling, climbing, crawling, kneeling, walking, standing, and other listed physical activities.

Nice To Haves

• Public relations experience in a similar police, law enforcement, or related environment.

Responsibilities

• Enforce applicable traffic and criminal laws, codes, ordinances, and regulations to protect life and property, prevent crime, and promote security.
• Patrol assigned areas, inspect properties, respond to alarms, and maintain a visible community presence.
• Respond to calls for service, including disputes, assaults, burglaries, accidents, searches, rescue operations, traffic issues, and public service requests.
• Prevent and investigate crime; issue citations; pursue, apprehend, arrest, and process offenders; assist with inmate booking; conduct field sobriety tests; process evidence; and transport individuals as needed.
• Conduct preliminary and advanced investigations, obtain warrants, interview victims and witnesses, gather evidence, secure crime scenes, prepare reports and sketches, and participate in court proceedings and testimony.
• Perform rescue and emergency duties, including moving people from danger, securing or evacuating areas, administering medical aid, and extinguishing small fires.
• Provide backup to officers and emergency response as needed; assist other law enforcement and public service agencies.
• Follow safety procedures and operate vehicles safely under varied conditions, including emergencies and adverse weather.
• Inspect and maintain assigned vehicles, uniforms, weapons, and equipment, and request repairs or service when needed.
• Conduct research using computer systems and relevant records, databases, and video systems.
• Respond to law enforcement-related complaints and questions, mediate disputes, provide information and guidance, and direct or return calls as appropriate.
• Build positive public relations and educate the public about laws, law enforcement, crime prevention, drug abuse, and related topics.
• Maintain records, logs, files, manuals, and reference materials; prepare and process reports, forms, correspondence, citations, applications, and related documents.
• Communicate by telephone and two-way radio and coordinate with supervisors, colleagues, dispatchers, agencies, emergency personnel, courts, attorneys, community members, and others.
• Attend shift meetings, training, and seminars; stay current on departmental procedures, policies, codes, and case law; and maintain professional affiliations.
• Operate law enforcement equipment and tools, including vehicles, firearms, communications equipment, testing equipment, restraints, cameras, and computers.
• Perform special assignments or details and other related duties as assigned; these may include event coordination, school liaison and instruction, shoplifting coordination, escorts, and community activities.

Benefits

• No-cost health insurance for full-time employees.
• No-cost dental insurance for full-time employees.
• No-cost vision insurance for full-time employees.
• 401(k) and 457 plans available.
• State retirement.
• Employee wellness clinic.
• Flexible spending account.
• Employee assistance program.