Duty Officer

Job Title

This job will be accepting job applications until the position is filled.

Annual Salary: $43,621.50 - $46,663.50

Hourly: $22.37 - $23.93

Department:
Police, Public Safety

Division:
Community Oriented Policing

FLSA:
Non-Exempt

Job Description:

In this role, you will perform administrative, operations, and security tasks to ensure safe and efficient functioning of an assigned facility.

• Attends the South Carolina Criminal Academy in Columbia, SC for 3 weeks for basic jail certification. Lodging is provided.
• Ensures the proper administration of the facility to include the processing, control, and supervision of detainees.
• Conducts security inspection for weapon and contraband in the facility each day.
• Collects money for delinquent parking tickets and boot fees for the Traffic and Transportation Department during non-business hours.
• Prepares and processes incident reports.
• Enters information into / retrieves information from NCIC, RMS-MFR and other database systems as needed.
• Answers the telephone; provides information and assistance to callers; routes calls, and takes messages as necessary.
• Greets and assists department visitors.
• Types, prepares, processes, copies, scans, files, and distributes various documents.
• Operates an assortment of office equipment and machines including a copier, computer, printer, calculator, typewriter, telephone, fax machine, etc.
• Refers to policy and procedure manuals, computer manuals, directories, maps, logs, etc.
• Attends training, workshops, meetings, etc., as required to enhance job knowledge and skills.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED); and one year related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Windows, Outlook, Excel and Word or similar software.

• NCIC (National Crime Information Center) experience

• All qualified applicants must possess a clean criminal history and successfully complete the following: polygraph test, drug screening, and background investigation where applicable.
• All sworn and certain civilian positions will also be required to successfully complete a psychological evaluation, and oral board interview.
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