Patrol Officer: Protect, Investigate, Serve Communities

Bluffton Chamber of Commerce; Bluffton, Northern (SC, KY); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

The Town of Bluffton is seeking a dedicated police officer to perform protective service work, enforce laws, investigate criminal activity, and maintain public safety. Duties include serving warrants, testifying in court, preparing reports, and providing traffic control.

Candidates must have a high school diploma or equivalent, two years of law enforcement experience, a South Carolina driver’s license, and CJTA certification.

Qualifications

• Education and Experience: High school diploma or equivalent; and two (2) years of law enforcement work experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Licenses or Certifications: Valid South Carolina driver’s 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.

Responsibilities

• 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; obtains additional information regarding crime, accident, violation, etc.
• Investigates crimes; collects and processes evidence; and conducts searches.
• Responds to radio dispatches and answers calls and complaints; serves warrants, summons, etc.; and completes arrest records.
• Participates in illegal drug enforcement operations; conducts surveillance.
• Makes arrests and testifies in Court; prepares incident and various special reports.
• Provides police escorts, directs traffic; performs residential and commercial security checks.

Skills

Knowledge of police methods

Ability to prepare clear reports

Communication with public

Decision making under pressure

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Two years of law enforcement experience

Job description

The Town of Bluffton is seeking a dedicated police officer to perform protective service work, enforce laws, investigate criminal activity, and maintain public safety. Duties include serving warrants, testifying in court, preparing reports, and providing traffic control.

Candidates must have a high school diploma or equivalent, two years of law enforcement experience, a South Carolina driver’s license, and CJTA certification.