Police Officer
Position Summary:
Responsible for overall daily operations of the Police Agency under the direction of the Chief of Police.
Essential Functions:
- Oversee daily operations.
- Coordinate daily activities of the Police Agency.
- Maintain records of personnel employed by the agency.
- Keep detailed records.
- Respond to Crime Scenes as needed.
- Act in the Chief’s stead in case of absence or at the direction of the chief or his designee.
- Review all complaints and their investigation that are made against employees of the agency, taking and administering disciplinary procedures as necessary.
- Coordinate with other agencies as needed.
- Maintain an in-depth knowledge of federal and state statutes and court cases related to work performed and agency rules and regulations.
- Exchange information and coordinate activities with other departmental Divisions
- Performs other administrative duties as directed by the Chief or his designee.
- Develops and maintains various police records and statistics as required by the department.
- Checks the assignment of personnel, inspects personnel and equipment, and gives special instruction; recommends disciplinary action as necessary.
- Assists in departmental training activities.
- Supervises officers and advises and instructs personnel.
- Be available for on-call supervision during evening hours and weekends if needed.
- Performs related work as required by the Chief or his designee.
- Makes decisions related to Agency operations activities that are legal, moral, and ethical; being in compliance with State Law, Federal Constitution, and Departmental Policy.
Requirements:
- Master’s degree (M. A.) or equivalent; or ten years recent law enforcement work experience; or a combination of education and experience.
- Must have thorough knowledge of the inner workings of a law enforcement division/department on the municipal level, with considerable knowledge of the principals and practices of modern police administration.
- Must be a Class I certified Law Enforcement Officer certified through the South Carolina Criminal Justice Academy. Preferred to hold a current Instructor Certification through SCCJA: Specific Skills, Field Training Officer, or Basic Instructor Development.
- Must be willing to work varying hours and be available after hours in case of Departmental needs.