Police Officer Trainee

Goose Creek, SC
Goose Creek Police Department

Position Summary:

Position responsible for providing police services to the public for the purpose of maintaining public order and safety.

Essential Functions:

  • Patrols areas within the City limits and enforces state and local laws; investigates crimes against persons and property and traffic accidents; apprehends and arrests criminals; serves warrants, subpoenas and other writs; processes bookings and photographs.
  • Is responsible for promoting good public relations and performs such duties as providing house security checks, emergency protection, providing escorts through the City, conducting security stand-by and providing money escorts. Engages in Community Oriented Policing activities.
  • Patrols areas within the City limits and enforces state and local laws; investigates crimes against persons and property and traffic accidents; apprehends and arrests criminals; serves warrants, subpoenas and other writs; processes bookings and photographs.
  • Is responsible for promoting good public relations and performs such duties as providing house security checks, emergency protection, providing escorts
  • through the City, conducting security stand-by and providing money escorts. Engages in Community Oriented Policing activities.
  • Provides information and assistance to the general public.
  • Prepares and presents cases in court.
  • Responds to emergency alarms as needed to include burglar alarms, armed robberies, assaults, domestic violence and prowler calls.
  • Receives, reviews, processes, files and/or submits various reports and records including incident reports, supplement reports, accident reports, booking reports, witness statements, activity sheets, various forms and records, training reports and affidavits.
  • Performs crime scene processing as necessary.
  • Rolls fingerprints for criminals and citizens.
  • Operates computers with a wide variety of applications and functions.
  • Assists other law enforcement agencies as needed.
  • Performs desk and dispatch duties as needed.
  • Serves as back up to co-workers.
  • Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements:

  • High school diploma or GED.
  • Two years of work experience that demonstrates a high level of responsibility and dependability.
  • One year of law enforcement related experience preferred.
  • Ability to obtain and maintain Certification from the South Carolina Criminal Justice Academy.
  • Valid South Carolina Driver’s License.