Patrol Officer

Simpsonville Police Department; Simpsonville (SC); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental &amp

Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary &

Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick &

Family Leave (Maternity, Paternity)

Short Term & Long Term Disability

Training & Development

Retirement Plan (401k, IRA)

Job summary

Simpsonville Police Department seeks a dedicated officer to respond to citizen inquiries, complaints and calls for assistance, and to handle emergency or high-risk situations. The role includes participating in investigations, patrolling assigned areas, and preparing cases for prosecution.

You will maintain public safety, gather evidence, and assist victims while staying current on laws and ordinances. Requirements include a high school diploma, SC law enforcement certification, and a valid

Qualifications

• Requires a High School Diploma and completion of required criminal justice training and education.
• Minimum of one to two years of experience in a job related field or equivalent combination of education, training and experience.
• Must possess S.C. Law Enforcement certification(s) and a valid state driver’s license.

Responsibilities

• Responds to citizen inquiries, complaints and calls for assistance.
• Responds to emergency or high risk situations.
• Participates in criminal and other investigations.
• Performs general law enforcement duties including patrolling areas, checking properties for security, maintaining order and public safety, apprehending and arresting suspects, questioning suspects, collecting and preserving evidence.
• Prepares cases for prosecution, Completes and submits required records and reports.
• Assists victims.
• Remains up-to-date in federal and state laws as well as local ordinances.

Education

High School Diploma

S.C. Law Enforcement certification(s)

Valid state driver’s license

Job description

Under general supervision, receives and responds to citizen inquiries, complaints and calls for assistance. Responds to emergency or high risk situations. Participates in criminal and other investigations. Performs general law enforcement duties including patrolling areas, checking properties for security, maintaining order and public safety, apprehending and arresting suspects, questioning suspects, collecting and preserving evidence. Prepares cases for prosecution, Completes and submits required records and reports. Assists victims. Remains up-to-date in federal and state laws as well as local ordinances. Reports to the Corporal-Patrol. Patrol officers now work a permanent shift (either permanent days or permanent nights).

Requirements

Requires a High School Diploma and completion of required criminal justice training and education, supplemented by a minimum of one to two years of experience in a job related field, or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience that provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities. Must possess S.C. Law Enforcement certification(s) and a valid state driver’s license.

Benefits

• Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)
• Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D)
• Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick & Public Holidays)
• Family Leave (Maternity, Paternity)
• Short Term & Long Term Disability
• Training & Development
• Retirement Plan (401k, IRA)

https://www.simpsonville.com/police