Uncertified Police Recruit

Myrtle Beach Police Department; Myrtle Beach (SC); Sur place; USD 32 000 - 42 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

The City of Myrtle Beach seeks an Uncertified Police Officer trainee to participate in a structured training program designed to develop lifesaving and law-enforcement skills under supervision.

The assignment is temporary and intended to lead to certification as a sworn officer; incumbents gain hands-on experience in responding to public needs and enforcing laws.

This role emphasizes safety, professional conduct, and collaboration with supervisors and agencies while completing required training.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Prior law enforcement or public relations experience preferred.

Responsabilités

• Attends training sessions to gain skills and knowledge about department operations, policies, and laws.
• Inspects and maintains police vehicles, uniforms, weapons, and equipment; transports vehicles.
• Follows safety procedures and monitors the work environment to ensure safety.
• Maintains records, logs, and files of work activities.
• Prepares forms, reports, logs, or other documents.
• Operates computer and general office equipment as needed.
• Communicates with supervisors and agencies to exchange information and coordinate activities.

Connaissances

Customer service principles

Gathering information before acting

Settling influence in a crisis

Communicating verbally and in writing

Building effective relationships

Diplomacy and tact

Reviewing, classifying, prioritizing (

Formation

High School Diploma or GED

Description du poste

City of Myrtle Beach, South Carolina

Please visit this link to view our recruitment process information prior to applying. https://police.cityofmyrtlebeach.com/recruitment/

Police Officer, Uncertified

JOB SUMMARY

The purpose of this classification is to attend training to develop skills in protecting life and property, responding to the needs of the general public, deterring criminal activity within the community, and enforcing city statutes, ordinances, and state laws and regulations. This classification is intended to be a temporary assignment for new employees prior to certification as sworn law enforcement officers. Incumbents do not act in the capacity of a sworn law enforcement officer and are under the direct supervision of a training officer.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• 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, uniforms, 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 the safety of employees and other individuals; performs driving functions in a safe and efficient manner under various conditions.
• Maintains records, logs, and files of work activities.
• Prepares or completes various forms, reports, correspondence, logs, checklists, diagrams, lessons, tests, or other documents.
• Receives various forms, reports, correspondence, 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.
• Communicates with supervisors, officers, employees, law enforcement agencies, outside agencies, and other individuals as needed to obtain information, coordinate activities, review the status of work, exchange information, or resolve problems.
• Operates a computer, general office equipment, or other equipment as necessary to complete essential functions.

ADDITIONAL FUNCTIONS

• Performs other related duties as requested, required, and assigned.

Education and Experience:

• Requires a high school diploma or GED.
• Previous experience in law enforcement or public relations in a similar police/law enforcement or related environment preferred.

Licenses or Certifications:

• Must possess and maintain a valid South Carolina driver’s license.
• Must be eligible to obtain and maintain the following certifications: South Carolina Criminal Justice Academy Class I Law Enforcement Officer Certification, NCIC, and CPR.
• Must be qualified to possess and operate a firearm.
• May be required to attain and maintain other certifications as related to the position.

Special Requirements:

• Must be a U.S. citizen or naturalized citizen.
• Must be at least 21 years of age.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Knowledge of applicable laws, regulations, policies, and procedures.
• Knowledge of customer service principles.
• Knowledge of personal strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and limits; seeks feedback; gains insights from mistakes; is open to criticism; isn't defensive; is receptive to talking about shortcomings; looks forward to performance reviews and career discussions.
• Skill in gathering information before acting.
• Skill in acting as a settling influence in a crisis.
• Skill in communicating, both verbally and in writing.
• Skill in building effective relationships.
• Skill in using diplomacy and tact.
• Ability to review, classify, categorize, prioritize, and/or analyze data. Includes exercising discretion in determining data classification, and in referencing such analysis to established standards for the purpose of recognizing actual or probabl