Police Officer

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Enforcing laws.
• Ensuring the safety and security of the public by responding to emergencies, aiding victims, and reducing or preventing involvement in crime.
• Building relationships with the community while helping to contribute to the health and safety of vulnerable populations.
• Creating community awareness by using crime prevention methods or intervention initiatives.
• Conducting investigations by interviewing suspects, witnesses, and collecting evidence at crime scenes.
• Participating in and testifying at court hearings when required.
• Processing incident reports with accurate detail and information.

Qualifications

• Must have a High School Diploma or GED.
• A bachelor’s degree in criminal justice, law enforcement, or a related field is required.
• Several years of progressive law enforcement experience preferred.

Skills & Abilities

• Thorough understanding of law enforcement principles, practices, and procedures.
• Knowledge of local, state, and federal laws relevant to policing.
• Ability to stay calm in stressful or high-risk situations.
• Ability to deescalate situations and prevent harm from occurring.
• Skilled at solving problems and using critical thinking.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Capability and desire to work in a collaborative manner with a wide range of people.
• Strong negotiation and adjudicating skills.
• Effective decision-making and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to build and maintain positive relationships within the department and the community.
• Ability to adapt to new technologies and incorporate them into policing practices.

Compensation

Competitive salary, commensurate with experience.

Working Conditions

• Location: On Site [5001 Coliseum Drive, North Charleston, SC 29418]
• Physical Demands: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Veterans' Employment Rights Act (V.E.V.A.) Federal Contractor

Legends & ASM Global is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer, and encourages Women, Minorities, Individuals with Disabilities, and protected Veterans to apply.