Police Recruit
Salary: $23.72 Hourly.
Position Summary:
The purpose of this position is to perform protective service work and enforce laws for the Town of Bluffton (Town). Duties include; enforcing laws; investigating criminal activity; ensuring safety of public; maintaining records and files; testifying in Court; and preparing reports.
Essential Functions:
- Attends and successfully completes the South Carolina Criminal Justice Academy (SCCJA).
- Operates patrol vehicle or walks to observe for violations of traffic laws, suspicious activities or persons, and disturbances of law and order; operates specialized police equipment; and maintains a visible police presence throughout the community.
- Interviews victims and witnesses; obtains additional information regarding crimes, accidents, violations, etc.
- Investigates crimes; collects evidence; and conducts searches.
- Responds to radio dispatches; answers calls and complaints; serves warrants, summons, etc.; and completes arrest records.
- Participates in illegal drug enforcement operations; conducts surveillance.
- Makes arrests; testifies in Court; and prepares incident and various special reports.
- Conducts traffic stops; enforces traffic laws; investigates accidents; issues traffic citations; directs traffic; and provides first responder medical assistance.
- Provides police escorts; directs traffic; amd performs residential and commercial security checks.
- Participates in a variety of in-service and special training programs.
- Responds to and investigates domestic disputes; assists other law enforcement agencies when assigned.
- Reports dangers of defective streets, sidewalks, traffic lights, or other hazardous conditions.
- May be assigned to collateral duty assignments such as school resource officer, investigations, etc.; works on assigned shifts.
- Performs other related duties as assigned.
Requirements:
- High school diploma or equivalent; and no experience required but some law enforcement experience preferred; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Valid South Carolina driver’s license.
- Possess a South Carolina Criminal Justice Training Academy (SCCJA) certification.