Law Enforcement Officer

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• Job Summary

This position is responsible for the enforcement of federal, state, and local laws and the protection of life and property. An incumbent in this position may be designated “Police Officer 1st Class.”

• Duties
• Patrols the town to detect and deter criminal activity and traffic violations.
• Responds to calls for service, including domestic disputes, assaults, burglaries, traffic accidents, lost or missing persons searches, public service duties, stranded motorists, and others.
• Conducts preliminary investigations into traffic accidents and other incidents, including interviewing victims, complainants, and witnesses, gathering information and evidence, and securing crime scenes.
• Apprehends, arrests, and processes offenders, including fugitives and subpoenas witnesses.
• Provides assistance and backup support to other officers and emergency service providers as necessary.
• Assists motorists.
• Provide traffic direction as necessary.
• Testifies in judicial proceedings as necessary.
• Completes all required reports and forms, including accident and incident reports.
• Inspects and maintains assigned patrol car, uniform, and equipment.
• Perform related duties.
• Qualifications
• Knowledge and level of competency commonly associated with completion of specialized training in the field of work, in addition to basic skills typically associated with a high school education.
• Sufficient experience to understand the basic principles relevant to the major duties of the position, usually associated with the completion of an apprenticeship / internship or having had a similar position for one to two years.
• Or any equivalent combination of education and experience which provides required knowledge, skills, and abilities.
• Possession of or ability to readily obtain a valid driver’s license for the type of vehicle or equipment operated.
• Ability to meet current requirements set forth by the South Carolina Criminal Justice Academy.
• Physical Demands / Work Environment
• The work is typically performed while sitting, standing, walking, running, bending, crouching, or stooping. The employee must occasionally lift light or heavy objects, use equipment requiring a high degree of dexterity, distinguish between shades of color, and use the physical force necessary to arrest and restrain persons.
• The work is performed indoors, in a vehicle, and outdoors. The employee may be exposed to inclement weather, infectious diseases, and life-threatening situations. The work requires the use of specialized law enforcement equipment.

Candidates should possess strong communication skills, a commitment to public service, and the ability to work under pressure. The role of Police Officer is both challenging and rewarding, offering an opportunity to make a significant impact within the community.

Job Type : Full-time

Pay : $54,711.93 - $80,048.00 per year

Benefits :
• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• 457(b)
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Military leave
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Work Location : In person