Police Officer I (ERB)

Rock Hill, SC
Rock Hill Police Department

Salary: $48,000 Per Year.

Open Until Filled

Position Summary:

The purpose of this class within the organization is to patrol assigned areas of the City and respond to calls for service; enforce all federal and state laws and City ordinances relating to public safety and welfare. Responsible for performing routine patrol duties, including but not limited to patrolling assigned areas of the City, responding to emergency calls and/or public calls for assistance, investigating criminal incidents, apprehending and arresting suspects and violent persons, securing crime scenes, issuing traffic citations/summonses, seizing property and/or criminal evidence, maintaining public order, interrogating suspects and transporting prisoners. This class works under general supervision, independently developing work methods and sequences.

Essential Functions:

  1. Enforces all federal and state laws and City ordinances relating to public safety and welfare; performs all duties in compliance with applicable policies, procedures, laws, regulations and standards of safety.
  2. Performs routine patrol duties, including but not limited to patrolling assigned areas of the City, responding to emergency calls and/or public calls for assistance, investigating criminal incidents, apprehending and arresting suspects and violent persons, securing crime scenes, issuing traffic citations/summonses, seizing property and/or criminal evidence, maintaining public order, interrogating suspects, transporting prisoners, etc.
  3. Serves warrants, summonses, subpoenas, civil and other official papers.
  4. Assists with criminal investigations; interviews witnesses, complainants and victims; gathers physical evidence and preserves it for court; provides case follow-up as needed.
  5. Investigates and reports accidents, dangerous or defective streets, sidewalks, traffic lights, or other hazardous conditions.
  6. Prepares incident reports; enters data into computer.
  7. Attends community meetings; attends in-service and advanced training; trains subordinate officers.
  8. Performs related work as assigned.

Requirements:

  • Requires High School graduation or GED equivalent supplemented by courses in criminal justice, sociology or a related field, and some experience in work providing familiarity with basic law enforcement functions. Active involvement in community, civic, or youth activities helpful.
  • Requires six months in law enforcement or closely related experience.
  • The equivalent combination of education, training and related work experience may be considered.
  • The minimum age requirement is 21.
  • Law Enforcement Certifications.
  • Continuing Law Enforcement Training Requirements.
  • Valid South Carolina Driver’s License.