Police Sergeant jobs in South Carolina

Job Summary:

The Police Officer provides a full range of law enforcement services to the community in the protection of life and property. Work involves patrol duty on an assigned shift, preliminary investigation of suspected criminal activity and miscellaneous duties incidental thereto.

Job Scope:

Duties are performed in accordance with departmental rules, instructions, and the laws governing the exercise of their authority. A Police Officer is required to exercise initiative and discretion during the course of their tour of duty, to include whenever faced with emergency conditions. This position is responsible for enforcement of Federal, State, County, and Town laws and ordinances. The work may involve an element of personal danger.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

 Enforces the law and ordinances of the Town and all other pertinent laws;

 Responds to all Emergency and Non-Emergency calls for service;

 Responsible for the collection of evidence to assist or aid in the investigation or prosecution of a suspect(s) in criminal cases;

 Patrols an assigned area during a specific period in motorized police equipment and patrols downtown area on foot;

 Checks doors, windows and examines premises of unoccupied building or residences in order to detect any suspicious conditions;

 Investigates suspicious conditions and complaints and makes arrests of persons who violate laws and ordinances;

 Accompanies prisoners to headquarters, jail or court and appears in court as arresting officer;

 Operates radar in controlling the speed of traffic;

 Directs traffic arrests or gives violation tickets to those who break traffic laws, investigates traffic accidents;

 Maintains records, prepares reports and performs other clerical and administrative duties;

 Assists in the maintenance of related vehicles and equipment;

 Responds to calls for service;

 Presents police related programs to various civic groups;

 Captures and impounds unlicensed, stray and uncontrolled animals;

 Assists related departments and agencies as required;

 Answers criminal complaints and takes necessary corrective action;

 Gives information on laws and ordinances and general information to the public;

 Assists in the investigation of criminal activity;

 Performs related duties as deemed necessary or as required.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $32,500.00 - $38,000.00 per year

Schedule:

• 12 hour shift

Ability to Relocate:

• Yemassee, SC 29945: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person