POLICE OFFICER I, II, or III (CERTIFIED)
About the role
The State-certified Police Officer enforces laws of the State of South Carolina, municipal codes of the City of Greenville, and federal laws as applicable. This position performs all duties of a police officer, applying problem-solving techniques in support of the department's community policing philosophy.
Responsibilities
Respond to calls for service, enforce laws, and report findings.
Patrol assigned area, maintain public safety, and respond to radio dispatches.
Investigate crimes, employ crime reduction/prevention techniques, and assist in prosecution.
Build rapport with residents, businesses, and community groups.
Support community outreach functions and attend community meetings.
Interact with residents, provide assistance, and support the department's community policing initiatives.
Requirements
High school diploma or equivalent.
Certified Class 1 Law Enforcement Officer (LEO) as recognized by the South Carolina Criminal Justice Academy (SCCJA).
Valid South Carolina Class D Driver's License.
Qualifications
Associate Degree in criminal justice or a related field preferred.
Knowledge of laws, ordinances, and crime prevention methods.
Ability to comprehend and enforce written local ordinances, State, and Federal laws.
Sound judgment and decision-making abilities appropriate to the work environment.
Effective communication skills, including speaking and writing clearly and effectively.
Physical demands including vision, hearing, and talking, standing, reaching, climbing, fine dexterity, handling, walking, using foot controls, balancing, carrying, bending, sitting, crouching, kneeling, twisting, lifting, climbing, crawling, and pushing/pulling.
Skills
Comprehend and enforce written comprehensive local ordinances, State, and Federal laws.
Exercise sound judgment and make logical decisions as to the appropriate response to situations while under pressure.
Observe and monitor people's behavior or objects to determine compliance with laws, codes, and regulations.
Recall details accurately.
Evaluate and respond quickly to stressful situations in a calm, firm, and tactful manner.
Handle a variety of customer service issues with tact and diplomacy in a confidential manner.
Effectively respond to aggressive interpersonal interactions, diffusing emotional situations and offering solutions.
Use analytical judgment and decision-making abilities appropriate to the work environment of the organization.
Obtain information through interview and interrogation.
Analyze situations quickly and objectively and determine the proper course of action to be taken.
Evaluate the best method of research and then exercise appropriate judgment in establishing priorities and resolving complex matters.
Consider the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the most appropriate one.
Develop and maintain cooperative and professional relationships with coworkers, managers, and representatives from other departments and organizations.
Establish and maintain effective working relationships with City staff and the general public.
Share knowledge with staff for mutual and departmental benefit.
Evaluate the best method of research and then exercises appropriate judgment in resolving complex matters.
Effectively manage time—plan and organize daily work routine in accordance with sound time-management methodology.
Understand and carry out oral and written instructions.
Speak and write clearly and effectively.
Write reports, prepare business letters, summaries, meeting minutes, and emails using proper format, punctuation, spelling, and grammar, using all parts of speech.
Make mathematical calculations and draw logical conclusions.
Administer first aid and CPR.
Proficiently use Firearms, baton, Taser, handcuffs, computer, radio, patrol vehicle, phone, duty belt, and mobile video recorder or body-worn camera.
Proficiently use mobile data terminal, desktop computer and related software applications.
Utilize Microsoft Office products and other technologies.
Meet the physical requirements necessary to perform the assigned duties safely and effectively.
Benefits
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Pay
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Schedule
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