Law Enforcement Officer I - 60022994

Law Enforcement Officer I

Are you an experienced professional looking for new opportunities to further your career? The South Carolina Governor's School for the Arts and Humanities is seeking a hardworking and dependable candidate just like you to apply! This position will offer great benefits with the state, including 15 days of annual and sick leave per year or more depending on applicable state service.

Responsibilities of the Law Enforcement Officer I :

Under the supervision of the Director of Public Safety, performs duties to enforce state, county, and municipal laws, rules, regulations, and school policies for the protection and security of students and employees of the SC Governor's School for the Arts and Humanities. The job duties of this position include but are not limited to the following :

• Patrols the campus parking lot, grounds, building, and outside perimeter to ensure safety of the students and employees, prevents crime, detects violations of the law, and protects property. Develops and submits written safety reports.
• Responds to complaints, reports of violations, and requests for assistance involving on-campus students and employees. Serves as a first response to requests from students and employees concerning campus trespassers. Liaisons with local law enforcement when necessary.
• Following established law enforcement protocol, conducts preliminary investigations of complaints, including alleged criminal acts. Based on investigation results, issues warnings and citations or apprehends and arrests violators of laws and regulations. Documents incidents and submits police report.
• Responds to campus emergencies, providing assistance and directing traffic and / or personnel. Liaisons with local law enforcement and emergency services personnel when necessary. Documents incidents and submits necessary reports.
• Testifies in court and other legal proceedings, including administrative hearings and proceedings for determining juvenile cases.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Minimum and additional requirements :

Minimum Requirements : A high school diploma, law enforcement experience, and certification by the Department of Public Safety in accordance with Section 23-6-430 of the Code of Laws South Carolina 1976. Must possess a current SC Drivers License. Additional Requirements : Knowledge of proper law enforcement officer behavior and role; knowledge of modern law enforcement officer techniques and procedures; knowledge of how to collect and preserve evidence; knowledge of the legal rights of both suspects and law enforcement personnel; knowledge of the laws one is responsible for enforcing knowledge of the functions and interrelationships of other law enforcement agencies; ability to evaluate situations and make good decisions; ability to maintain confidentiality; ability to deal firmly, yet tactfully, with the general public, students, parents, and employees; ability to effectively interview materials.

Additional comments :

The SC Governor's School for the Arts & Humanities is an equal employment opportunity agency. We provide affirmative action and equal opportunity employment for all qualified persons regardless of race, color, sex - including the basis of pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions, national origin, age, religion, or disability.