Public Safety Officer I (Non Certified)

Salary: $47,991.92

Position Summary:

The purpose of this classification is to perform law enforcement duties for the City. Incumbents in this classification are to attend police training and are under the direct supervision of a field training officer.

Essential Functions:

• Attends training sessions as required to gain skills and knowledge regarding department operations, job performance, and policies, procedures, rules and regulations: reads professional literature and training materials; completes tests and skills assessments; and obtains and maintains professional certifications and affiliations.
• Detects and deters criminal activity: patrols designated areas; responds to calls relayed by dispatchers; writes citations; apprehends, arrests and processes criminals, fugitives and offenders as appropriate; and provides assistance and backup support to other officers and agencies as necessary.
• Conducts preliminary investigations: interviews victims, complainants and witnesses and takes statements; gathers information and evidence; secures crime scenes; prepares investigative reports and sketches; participates in court activities; and testifies in judicial proceedings.
• Maintains a state of readiness/preparation for emergency response: follows safety procedures, utilizes safety equipment, and monitors work environment to ensure safety of employees and other individuals: checks/maintains stock of equipment and supplies on fire and police vehicles; re-loads equipment and apparatus following response to emergency calls; assists in preparing apparatus for subsequent emergencies and in testing and inspecting personal equipment, uniform, hoses/pumps, weapons, and other tools and apparatus; ensures the emergency medical service equipment is properly stocked and operational; performs other routine maintenance and housekeeping duties; and reports faulty equipment for necessary maintenance work.
• Attends shift meetings, training sessions and seminars as required to remain knowledgeable of departmental operations, to promote improved job performance, and to stay current with changing policies, procedures, codes, and criminal/civil case law: participates in physical fitness training, training drills and other continuing education activities; and maintains an awareness of new equipment, procedures, trends and advances in the profession.
• Processes a variety of documentation associated with department/division operations, within designated timeframes and per established procedures: receives and reviews various documentation; reviews, completes, processes, forwards or retains as appropriate; prepares or completes various forms, reports, correspondence, and other documentation; compiles data for further processing or for use in preparation of department reports; and maintains computerized and/or hardcopy records.
• Operates a business-issued computer to enter, retrieve, review or modify data, utilizing word processing, spreadsheet, database, Internet, e-mail, or other software; and operates general office or other equipment as necessary to complete essential functions.
• Communicates with supervisors, other employees, the public, and other individuals as needed to coordinate work activities, review status of work, exchange information, or resolve problems.

Requirements:

• High School Diploma or GED required, supplemented by vocational or technical training (criminal justice preferred); supplemented by one year of work experience that shows an ability to maintain steady employment in any field; or any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience which provides the requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities for this job.
• Must possess and maintain a valid South Carolina driver’s license.
• Must obtain and maintain Police Officer Class I certification.
• Must be able to demonstrate proficiency in performance of the essential functions and learn, comprehend, and apply all City or departmental policies, practices, and procedures necessary to function effectively in the position.