Public Safety Officer II (Certified)

Salary: $51,403.92

Position Summary:

The purpose of this classification is to perform law enforcement duties for the City. Incumbents in this classification have completed all classroom and field training requirements and are expected to function in the capacity of a fully trained Public Safety Officer operating independently without direct oversight from a training officer.

Essential Functions:

• Responds to emergency calls, medical assistance, and other emergency situations: responds to instructions from dispatcher; administers basic first aid and medical treatment as needed; and exercises control of emergency situations until relieved by a superior officer.
  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.
  Performs law enforcement duties: monitors and responds to calls for hazardous materials incidents, motor vehicle accidents, natural disasters, or other assistance; investigates accidents and reported crimes; conducts searches for missing persons, victims, witnesses, and defendants; pursues fleeing and subdues resisting suspects; and processes and transports prisoners.
• Maintains a state of readiness/preparation for emergency response: follows safety procedures, utilizes safety equipment, and monitors work environment to ensure the safety of employees and other individuals: checks/maintains stock of equipment of police vehicles; testing and inspects personal equipment, uniform, weapons, and other tools; 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, In-Service training, and seminars as required to remain knowledgeable of departmental operations, promote improved job performance, and stay current with changing policies, procedures, codes, and criminal/civil case law: participates in physical fitness training, 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 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.
• Operates or uses various equipment associated with fire suppression and law enforcement in order to complete work assignments: operates and maintains police vehicle, firearms, electronic control device, fire apparatus, hose lines, extrication tools, emergency equipment, radio/communications equipment and other fire suppression and law enforcement tools and equipment.
• 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 in criminal justice; supplemented by minimum one year of law enforcement; 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 possess and maintain Police Officer Class I certifications.
• 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.