Police Officer
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Job Description
To perform this job successfully an individual must be able to perform the essential job functions satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the primary job functions herein described. Since every duty associated with this position may not be described herein employees may be required to perform duties not specifically spelled out in the job description but which may be reasonably considered to be incidental in the performing of their duties just as though they were actually written out in this job description.
Job 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 Job Functions
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;obtainsadditional information regarding crime accident violation etc.
Investigates crimes; collectsand processesevidence;andconducts searches.
Responds to radio dispatches and answers calls and complaints; serves warrants summons etc.;andcompletes arrest records.
Participates in illegal drug enforcement operations; conducts surveillance.
Makes arrests and testifies inCourt; prepares incident and various special reports.
Conducts traffic stops; enforces traffic laws; investigates accidents; issues traffic citations;directs traffic;andprovides first responder medical assistance.
Provides police escorts directs traffic; performs residential and commercial security checks.
Participates in a variety of inservice 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.
Performsother related duties as assigned.
Qualifications
Education and Experience:
High school diploma or equivalent;andtwo 2years oflaw enforcement workexperience;or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Licenses or Certifications:
Valid South Carolina drivers license.
Possess a South Carolina Criminal Justice Training Academy certification.
Certifications/Training/Exams preferred: Pass Police Officer II Exam; CMT Operator; DUI//SFST Certification; Radar; Basic SWAT; Basic Investigations: and FTO Certification.
Special Requirements:
None.
Knowledge Skills and Abilities:
Knowledge of police methods practices and procedures.
Knowledge of the rules and regulations of the Police Department.
Knowledge of the geography of the Town and location of important buildings.
Skill in using firearms.
Skill in operating a police vehicles.
Skill in establishing and maintaining maintain effective relationship with associates and the general public.
Ability to carry out oral and written instructions.
Ability to prepare clear reports
Ability to deal professionally courteously and fairly with the public.
Ability to analyze situation.
Ability to adopt quick effective and reasonable courses of action when dealing with hazardous circumstances.
Physical Demands & Work Environment
The work is light work. The employee is frequently required to apply 10 pounds of force tolift carry push pull or otherwisemove objects. The employee is occasionally required to exert up to 20 pounds of force to move objects.In addition positions in this classification typically requirebalancing climbing crawling crouching feeling grasping handling perceiving sounds at normal speaking levels discriminating among sounds kneeling lifting manual dexterity mental acuity pulling pushing reaching repetitive motion speaking standing stooping expressing ideas by the spoken word shouting to be heard above ambient noise visual acuity to analyze data/work with color or depth perception/determine accuracy or observe facilities/operate motor vehicles or equipment/inspect defects or fabricate parts and walking.
Duties are regularly performed outdoors under various weather conditions with: exposure to fumes airborne particles and bloodborne pathogens; exposure to toxic substances electrical hazards and explosives; exposure to vibrations and loud noises (such as traffic); and occasionally working in cramped or high places. Work requires dealing with potentially hostile or violent individuals performing strenuous tasks or potentially wearing protective gear such as respirators.Duties are also performed in a moderately noisy business office with copy machinesphones and printers along with some light foot traffic.This job requires working various shifts as scheduled.
The Town of Bluffton has the right to revise this job description at any time. This
description does not represent in any way a contract of employment.
The Town of Bluffton commits to a policy of equal employment opportunity for applicants and employees complying with local state and federal laws. The Towns policy is to employ qualified persons without discrimination regarding race creed color religion age sex country of national origin marital status disability sexual orientation gender identity genetic information political affiliation ethnicity or status in any other group protected by federal/state/local law. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Required Experience:
Unclear Seniority
Employment Type
Full-Time
