Law Enforcement Officer I

About the Role

Enforces State, County, and Municipal laws, rules, and regulations for the protection and security of persons and property of Clemson University. Performs other duties as assigned.

Responsibilities

• Law Enforcement (45%)
  • Patrols assigned area to detect violations and enforce State, County, and Municipal laws, rules, and regulations.
  • Directs pedestrian and vehicular traffic; installs and removes traffic control devices as needed.
  • Issues summons and takes enforcement action when needed; participates in traffic safety programs.
  • Exercises arrest powers as appropriate; completes booking reports, fingerprints, and photographs.
  • Responds to disturbances, performs investigations, collects evidence, and completes reports.
• Investigating and Crime Scene Management (25%)
  • Investigates complaints and interviews victims, witnesses, and participants.
  • Photographs and sketches crime scenes; collects evidence and informs superiors.
  • Works field incidents to completion and conducts follow-up investigations as needed.
• Civic Responsibilities (20%)
  • Performs duties associated with crime prevention; assists disabled motorists.
  • Reports safety hazards; prepares police reports and other activity reports.
  • Conducts public outreach and engagement activities.
  • Practices modern, community-oriented policing concepts and supports CUPD/Residential Life Housing Liaison and CUPD Affinity Group Liaison programs.
• Administrative Support (10%)
  • Prepares cases for court presentation; presents cases in Clemson University Municipal Court.
  • Forwards documents for Circuit Court cases to the Solicitor's Office and testifies in court.

Ability to work flexible schedules—day and/or night, rotating shifts, holidays, weekends, and special events—based on the needs of the department.

Requirements

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Valid Class D Driver’s License.
• 0–3+ years of relevant work experience.
• Must pass a background investigation.
• Must obtain Class I LEO Certification from the SC Criminal Justice Academy within 1 year from hire date.
• Must complete department Police Training Officer (PTO) Program within 1 year from hire date.

Preferred Qualifications

• Associate’s degree.
• SCCJA Class I LEO Certification.

Pay

Expected salary range: $53,190.45 – $61,574.33.