Police Trainee: Training Path to Certification

City-of-Myrtle-Beach-2; Myrtle Beach (SC); On-site; USD 38,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Myrtle Beach is seeking an Police Officer, Uncertified to begin a temporary training assignment aimed at certification. You will train under a field training officer, attend required sessions, and gradually perform standard duties under supervision.

Responsibilities include vehicle and equipment maintenance, safety compliance, information inquiries, data entry, and routine report preparation, while acquiring necessary certifications and driver qualifications in South Carolina.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED; some public relations experience in a similar police/law enforcement or related environment preferred; or any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience which provides the requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities for this job.
• Must possess and maintain a valid South Carolina driver’s license.
• Must be at least 21-years of age.
• Must be a U.S. Citizen.
• Must obtain and maintain valid the following certifications: South Carolina Criminal Justice Academy Basic Law Enforcement.
• Must be trained in CPR.
• Must be qualified to operate a firearm.

Responsibilities

• Attends training sessions and seminars as required to gain skills and knowledge regarding department operations, job performance, and policies, procedures, codes, and criminal/civil case law; reads professional literature and training materials; obtains and maintains professional affiliations.
• Inspects and maintains police vehicles, uniform, weapons, and equipment; transports vehicles; performs minor repairs and clean-up, etc. as assigned.
• Follows safety procedures, utilizes safety equipment, and monitors work environment to ensure safety of employees and other individuals; performs driving functions in a safe and efficient manner under various conditions.
• Answers the telephone; provides information; takes and relays messages and/or direct calls to appropriate personnel; returns calls as necessary.
• Performs research functions as needed; researches criminal histories and location of individuals via computer.
• Maintains records, logs, and files of work activities; maintains current manuals, policies/procedures, bulletins, map books, and other materials for reference and/or review.
• Prepares or completes various forms, reports, correspondence, logs, checklists, complaint forms, impound forms, diagrams, booking sheets, lessons, tests, or other documents.
• Receives various forms, reports, correspondence, logs, criminal history reports, warrants, subpoenas, summonses, templates, diagrams, laws, codes, ordinances, policies, procedures, maps, bulletins, manuals, reference materials, or other documentation; reviews, completes, processes, forwards or retains as appropriate.
• Operates a variety of standard and specialized machinery, equipment, and tools associated with law enforcement, which may include a police vehicle, standard/emergency vehicles, firearms, taser, chemical weapons, emergency equipment, radar/laser equipment, radio/communications equipment, alcohol testing equipment, drug testing kits, processing kits, handcuffs, baton, flashlight, metal detector, measuring devices, camera, video camera, video cassette recorder, tape recorder, television, overhead projector, lighting equipment, casting materials, and hand tools.

Skills

Public relations experience

CPR training

Firearm operation

Safety procedures

Education

High school diploma or GED

SC Criminal Justice Academy Basic Law Enforcement

Tools

Firearm

Taser

Radio equipment

Job description

The City of Myrtle Beach is seeking an Police Officer, Uncertified to begin a temporary training assignment aimed at certification. You will train under a field training officer, attend required sessions, and gradually perform standard duties under supervision.

Responsibilities include vehicle and equipment maintenance, safety compliance, information inquiries, data entry, and routine report preparation, while acquiring necessary certifications and driver qualifications in South Carolina.