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CITY OF MYRTLE BEACH, SOUTH CAROLINA CLASSIFICATION DESCRIPTION

CLASSIFICATION TITLE : POLICE OFFICER, UNCERTIFIED

PURPOSE OF CLASSIFICATION

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

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

The following duties are normal for this position. The omission of specific statements of the duties does not exclude them from the classification if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment for this classification. Other duties may be required and assigned.

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, uniform, 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 safety of employees and other individuals; performs driving functions in a safe and efficient manner under various conditions.

Answers the telephone; provides information; takes and relays messages and / or direct calls to appropriate personnel; returns calls as necessary.

Performs research functions as needed; researches criminal histories and location of individuals via computer.

Maintains records, logs, and files of work activities; maintains current manuals, policies / procedures, bulletins, map books, and other materials for reference and / or review.

Prepares or completes various forms, reports, correspondence, logs, checklists, complaint forms, impound forms, diagrams, booking sheets, lessons, tests, or other documents.

Receives various forms, reports, correspondence, logs, criminal history reports, warrants, subpoenas, summonses, templates, diagrams, laws, codes, ordinances, policies, procedures, maps, bulletins, manuals, reference materials, 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, which may include a police vehicle, standard / emergency vehicles, firearms, taser, chemical weapons, emergency equipment, radar / laser equipment, radio / communications equipment, alcohol testing equipment, drug testing kits, processing kits, handcuffs, baton, flashlight, metal detector, measuring devices, camera, video camera, video cassette recorder, tape recorder, television, overhead projector, lighting equipment, casting materials, and hand tools.

Communicates with supervisors, officers, employees, law enforcement agencies, outside agencies, and other individuals as needed to obtain information, coordinate activities, review status of work, exchange information, or resolve problems.

Operates a personal computer, general office equipment or other equipment as necessary to complete essential functions, to include the use of word processing, database, desktop publishing, computer-aided drawing, or other software programs.

ADDITIONAL FUNCTIONS

Performs other related duties as required, requested and assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

High school diploma or GED; some public relations experience in a similar police / law enforcement or related environment preferred; 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 be at least 21-years of age. Must be a U.S. Citizen. Must obtain and maintain valid the following certifications : South Carolina Criminal Justice Academy Basic Law Enforcement. Must be trained in CPR. Must be qualified to operate a firearm. May be required to attain and maintain other certifications as related to assignment.

COMPETENCIES

Core Competencies

These competencies are identified by City of Myrtle Beach leadership and must be demonstrated by all employees across the organization.

Self-Development - Is personally committed to and actively works to continuously improve him / herself; understands that different situations and levels may call for different skills and approaches; works to deploy strengths; works on compensating for weakness and limits

Integrity and Trust - Is widely trusted; is seen as a direct, truthful individual; can present the unvarnished truth in an appropriate and helpful manner; keeps confidences; admits mistakes; doesn't misrepresent him / herself for personal gain

Ethics and Values - Adheres to an appropriate and effective set of core values and beliefs during both good and bad times; acts in line with those values; rewards the right values and disapproves of others; practices what he / she preaches

Customer Focus - Is dedicated to meeting the expectations and requirements of internal and external customers; gets first-hand customer information and uses it for improvements in products and services; acts with customers in mind; establishes and maintains effective relationships with customers and gains their trust and respect

Public Service - Demonstrates the competency of public servant by serving the needs of our community and going the extra mile to ensure our residents are taken care; shows attention to small details

Approachability - Is easy to approach and talk to; spends the extra effort to put others at ease; can be warm, pleasant and gracious; is sensitive to and patient with the interpersonal anxieties of others; builds rapport well; is a good listener; is an early knower - getting informal and incomplete information in time to do something about it

Job Specific Competencies

These competencies are specific to the essential functions of this job

Problem Solving - Uses rigorous logic and methods to solve difficult problems with effective solutions; probes all fruitful sources for answers; can see hidden problems; is excellent at honest analysis; looks beyond the obvious and doesn't stop at the first answers

Interpersonal Savvy - Relates well to all kinds of people - inside and outside the organization; builds appropriate rapport; builds constructive and effective relationships; uses diplomacy and tact; can diffuse even high-tension situations comfortably

Compassion - Genuinely cares about people; is concerned about their work and non-work problems; is available and ready to help; is sympathetic to the plight of others not as fortunate, demonstrates real empathy with the joys and pains of others

Time Management - Uses his / her time effectively and efficiently; values time; concentrates his / her efforts on the more important priorities; gets more done in less time than others; can attend to a broader range of activities

Listening - Practices attentive and active listening; has the patience to hear people out; can accurately restate the opinions of others even when he / she disagrees

PERFORMANCE APTITUDES

Data Utilization : Requires the ability to determine, calculate, tabulate, or summarize data / information. Includes performing subsequent actions in relation to these computational operations.

Human Interaction : Requires the ability to provide guidance, assistance, and / or interpretation to others regarding the application of procedures and standards to specific situations.

Equipment, Machinery, Tools, and Materials Utilization : Requires the ability to operate and control the actions of equipment, machinery, tools and / or materials requiring complex and / or rapid adjustments.

Verbal Aptitude : Requires the ability to utilize a wide variety of reference and descriptive data and information.

Mathematical Aptitude : Requires the ability to perform addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division. May include counting, recording of counts, and basic measuring.

Functional Reasoning : Requires the 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.

Situational Reasoning : Requires the ability to exercise judgment, decisiveness and creativity in situations involving the evaluation