Police Officer

Whosonthemove; Simpsonville (SC); On-site; USD 42,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

The Simpsonville Police Department in Simpsonville, South Carolina is seeking a Police Officer who will provide exceptional service to the community and uphold our core values of Integrity, Service, Cooperation, and Leadership. You will be a role model and first responder entrusted with authority.

We offer professional training, leadership development, and opportunities for growth. The department invites both Certified and Uncertified candidates to apply and join a dedicated team focused on

Qualifications

• Must uphold high integrity and professional standards.

Responsibilities

• Patrol designated area to prevent and detect crime.
• Enforce traffic laws, direct traffic, respond to accidents and assist motorists and pedestrians.
• Respond to emergency calls, including domestic violence, and make arrests as necessary.
• Investigate reported incidents and determine if a break-in has occurred.

Job description

The Simpsonville Police Department is seeking the perfect candidate who will strive to provide the highest level of service to our citizens. As a Police Officer of the Simpsonville Police Department, you are a role model and first responder entrusted with a high level of authority. Therefore, you are held to a high standard of integrity by the citizens of Simpsonville and by the other officers of this department. The perfect candidate will embody our core values of Integrity, Service, Cooperation, and Leadership and continue to uphold this departments reputation by providing exceptional community policing for which we’re known.

A career with the Simpsonville Police Department is one that will provide you with exciting experiences, professional training, give a sense of self-confidence, community engagement, and ample opportunities for for professional development and leadership training. We are seeking both Certified and Uncertified candidates.

Below is a summarized description of the POLICE OFFICER role. For a more detailed description of the position please see the attached Job description which includes an outline of the role, requirements, and the hiring process. A City of Simpsonville Police Officer is under general supervision and performs activities required in the enforcement of state and local laws relating to public safety.

Police Officer Responsibilities

• Police officers patrol a designated area of the City to prevent and discover crime.
• Enforce traffic laws, direct traffic, take charge at traffic accidents, assist motorists, pedestrians and the injured in accidents.
• Respond to emergency calls regarding domestic violence and make arrests as necessary.
• Investigate buildings as assigned in order to determine if and when a break-in has occurred.
• Prepare and submit reports regarding complaints pertaining to larceny, stolen property, shoplifting, assault and battery, robbery, etc.
• Investigate reports of suspicious people and vehicles as assigned.
• Serve arrest and bench warrants to the public as necessary.
• Testify in court regarding traffic and criminal cases.
• Perform all other duties as may be assigned to meet organizational needs.

We are an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.