POLICE OFFICER CANDIDATE

GovernmentJobs.com — City of Columbia SC; Columbia (SC); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Columbia SC is seeking candidates to learn and perform general police duties to enforce state and local laws related to public safety. The role includes attending training to complete Class I Certification and working under close supervision to develop essential law enforcement skills.

Ideal candidates have a high school diploma or GED and a valid South Carolina Class “D” Driver’s License, with no prior experience required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED is required.
• No prior experience required.
• Valid South Carolina Class “D” Driver’s License.

Responsibilities

• Performs general police duties to enforce state and local laws related to public safety.
• Attends training to complete Class I Certification through the Criminal Justice Academy.
• Works under set procedures with close supervision.

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

This position learns and performs general police duties to ensure the strict enforcement of state and local laws relating to public safety and welfare, performs related law enforcement work as required; and attends training in order to successfully complete Class I Certification through the Criminal Justice Academy in accordance with §23-23-40 of the Code of Laws of South Carolina 1976. The incumbent works according to set procedures under close supervision.

The work is considered medium-to-heavy in nature and involves walking, standing, running, climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, and lifting, pushing or pulling objects, and also involves exerting between 20 and 50 pounds of force on a recurring basis and 50 to 100 pounds of force on an occasional basis.

Work environment may involve exposure to bright/dim light, dusts and pollen, extreme heat and/or cold, wet or humid conditions, extreme noise levels, animals/wildlife, fumes and/or noxious odors, traffic, electrical shock, heights, disease/pathogens, toxic/caustic chemicals, explosives, violence; and is dynamic that requires sensitivity to change and responsiveness to changing goals, priorities

Minimum Requirements to Perform Work:

• High school diploma or GED;
• No prior experience required;
• Valid South Carolina Class “D” Driver’s License.

Special Requirements:

• U.S. Citizen;
• Must be at least 21 years of age.