Police Officer I

About the role

The City of Clinton seeks individuals to serve as Police Officers. This position is classified as a safety-sensitive position subject to ongoing random drug screening.

Responsibilities

• Answers requests for service involving automobile accidents, misdemeanors, felonies, burglaries, and a wide variety of domestic-related disturbances.
• Interviews persons with complaints and inquiries to make proper disposition or direct them to the appropriate authorities.
• Conducts major and minor accident investigations and preliminary investigations at the scenes of crimes; conducts larceny and burglary investigations; administers first aid to persons; gathers evidence; locates and questions witnesses in court.
• Patrols a designated area of the City in a patrol car, preventing and discovering the commission of crime; apprehends and arrests criminals and offenders; signs and serves warrants; enforces vehicle and traffic laws; conducts property checks when residents are out of town; makes police presence known in a manner that contributes toward deterrence of law violations.
• Participates in specialized police work on an assigned basis, including crime prevention, community relations, and school liaison programs.
• Transports prisoners as needed; transports and/or escorts funds to and from banks.
• Responds to medical service calls, administering emergency medical aid to victims as required.
• Participates in a continuing program of training, instruction, and attendance at scheduled drills and classes.
• Provides assistance to other police officers and other departments as needed.
• Directs traffic as required; maintains traffic during special events such as parades.
• Receives, reviews, and processes various reports and records, including vehicle maintenance records, property lists, warrants, NCIC papers, incident reports, traffic reports, traffic tickets, booking reports, etc.; prepares and processes incident reports, wreck reports, laboratory reports, training reports, etc.
• Operates, utilizes, and maintains a variety of law enforcement equipment and tools, including a patrol car, NCIC computer, radio, camera, computer/tablet, and other specialized electronic equipment.
• May be required to train, obtain, and maintain First Aid/CPR/AED and First Responder Certification and respond as a first responder.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED from an acceptable accredited high school.
• Minimum of 21 years of age.
• Valid South Carolina Driver's License and a good driving record.
• Must be able to pass all physical and psychological demands of the position, including a pre-employment physical and psychological screening.
• Must be able to physically, emotionally, and mentally handle the demands and high stress, crime, and vehicle scenes, and deal with a variety of people and situations at their worst.
• Must meet and maintain the residency requirement policy while in this position.

Qualifications

• Applicable knowledge of federal, state, and local rules, regulations, laws, and ordinances governing the activities of the Public Safety Department.
• Knowledge of approved law enforcement practices and methods.
• Knowledge of the structure, functions, and interrelationships of state and local law enforcement agencies.
• Knowledge of criminal behavior and methods of operation.
• Athorough knowledge of the geography of the City and the location of streets.
• Effective methods and techniques for providing excellent customer service.
• Knowledge of firearms, automotive, radio, and other law enforcement equipment.
• Skilled with weapons.
• Knowledge of the legal rights of accused persons and law enforcement officers.
• Knowledge of applicable laws and regulations.

Skills

• Planning and coordinating the daily schedule to achieve established goals and maximize efficiency.
• Interpreting, understanding, and applying technical and legal reports, statutes, rules, and regulations.
• Oral and written communications, and the use of various telecommunications equipment.
• Providing outstanding customer service (internally and externally).
• Anticipating others' reactions and responding accordingly.
• Using Microsoft Office and applicable specialized software.
• Working independently and with direct supervision.
• Representing the City positively and effectively.
• Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.
• Negotiating effective solutions to complex evolving problems.
• Maintaining and updating a variety of files, records, and reports.
• Identifying problems or potential problems and identifying potential solutions within the confines of policy.
• Utilizing mathematical skills in the performance of the duties of this position.
• Interpreting a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagrammatic, or schedule form.
• Recording and delivering information and following verbal and written instructions.
• Utilizing memory and form/spatial aptitude in a fast-paced environment.
• Handling a variety of tools, equipment, and controls such as law enforcement equipment, control knobs, switches, firearms, radar, etc.
• Speaking and/or signaling people to convey or exchange information.
• Speaking before an audience with poise, control of the voice, and confidence.

Benefits

Reasonable accommodations may be available to employees or applicants of this position under the ADA/ADAA if given prior notice by the employee or applicant.

Pay

Compensation is commensurate with experience.

Schedule

Position is subject to night, weekend, and holiday work.