Police Officer

Responsibilities Enforces all applicable codes, ordinances, laws, and regulations (both traffic and criminal) in order to protect life and property, prevent crime, and promote security. Detects and deters criminal activity: patrols designated areas, responds to calls relayed by dispatchers, writes citations, apprehends, arrests, and processes criminals, fugitives, and offenders as appropriate, and provides assistance and backup support to other officers and agencies as necessary. Conducts preliminary investigations: interviews victims, complainants, and witnesses and takes statements; gathers information and evidence; secures crime scenes; prepares investigative reports and sketches; participates in court activities; and testifies in judicial proceedings. Performs rescue functions at accidents, emergencies, and disasters, which may include lifting, dragging, or carrying people away from dangerous situations, securing/evacuating people from particular areas, administering medical aid, or extinguishing small fires. Performs related law enforcement duties in support of department operations: monitors and responds to calls for assistance; performs traffic control and enforcement; investigates accidents and reported crimes; interviews citizens; conducts searches; pursues fleeing and subdues resisting suspects; impacts arrests; and processes and transports prisoners. Follows safety procedures, utilizes safety equipment, and monitors work environment to ensure safety of employees and other individuals: performs driving functions in a safe and efficient manner under various conditions, including day/night hours, congested traffic, adverse weather, and emergency situations involving speeds in excess of posted limits; inspects and maintains assigned police vehicle, uniform, weapons, and equipment. Creates/maintains positive public relations with the general public: attends and participates in community events and activities; and provides education and information to the public on laws, law enforcement, crime prevention, drug abuse, and related issues. Communicates via telephone and/or two‑way radio: effectively and coherently over law enforcement radio channels while initiating and responding to radio communications. Attends shift meetings, training sessions, and seminars as required to remain knowledgeable of departmental operations, promote improved job performance, and stay current with changing policies, procedures, codes, and criminal/civil case law; reads professional literature; and maintains professional affiliations. Processes a variety of documentation associated with department/division operations, within designated timeframes and per established procedures: prepares, completes, receives, reviews, processes, forwards, or retains, as appropriate, various forms, reports, correspondence, statements, evidence, court documents, warrants, incident and accident reports, citations, and other documentation; compiles data for further processing or preparation of department reports; and maintains computerized and/or hardcopy records. Communicates with supervisor, city employees, outside agencies, the public, and other individuals and organizations as needed to coordinate work activities, review status of work, exchange information, give advice and direction, and resolve problems. Operates or utilizes various equipment associated with law enforcement in order to complete work assignments: operates and maintains police vehicle, firearms, electronic control device, emergency equipment, radio/communications equipment, and other law enforcement tools and equipment; and operates a personal computer to enter, retrieve, review, or modify data. Qualifications High school diploma or GED required; supplemented by one (1) year of work experience that demonstrates an ability to maintain steady employment in any field; or any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience which provides the requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities for this job. Must possess and maintain a valid South Carolina driver’s license. Must possess and maintain South Carolina Law Enforcement Officer certification. Equal Employment Opportunity We are an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law. #J-18808-Ljbffr