Police Officer ; Non-Certified

Police Officer I (Non-Certified) – City of Orangeburg

Perform law enforcement duties for the City. Incumbents attend police training and are under the direct supervision of a field training officer.

• Attend training sessions to gain skills and knowledge regarding department operations, job performance, and policies, procedures, rules and regulations. Read professional literature and training materials; complete tests and skill assessments; obtain and maintain professional certifications and affiliations.
• Detect and deter criminal activity. Patrol designated areas, respond to calls relayed by dispatchers, write citations, apprehend, arrest and process criminals, fugitives and offenders as appropriate, and provide assistance and backup support to other officers and agencies as necessary.
• Maintain a state of readiness/preparation for emergency response: follow safety procedures, utilize safety equipment, and monitor work environment to ensure safety of employees and others; check and maintain stock of equipment and supplies on fire and police vehicles; reload equipment and apparatus following emergency calls; assist in preparing apparatus for subsequent emergencies and in testing and inspecting personal equipment, uniform, hoses/pumps, weapons and other tools;
  
  ensure emergency medical service equipment is properly stocked and operational; perform routine maintenance and housekeeping duties; report faulty equipment for necessary maintenance.
• Attend shift meetings, training sessions and seminars to remain knowledgeable of departmental operations, promote improved job performance, and stay current with changing policies, procedures, codes and criminal/civil case law. Participate in physical fitness training, training drills and other continuing education activities; maintain awareness of new equipment, procedures, trends and advances in the profession.
• Process a variety of documentation associated with department/division operations within designated time frames and per established procedures: receive and review documentation, complete, process, forward or retain as appropriate, prepare or complete reports and correspondence, compile data for further processing or departmental reports; maintain computerized and/or hardcopy records.
• Operate a business‑issued computer to enter, retrieve, review or modify data, using word processing, spreadsheet, database, Internet, e‑mail or other software; and operate general office or other equipment as necessary.
• Communicate with supervisors, other employees, the public and others to coordinate work activities, review status, exchange information or resolve problems.
• Preliminary investigations: interview victims, complainants and witnesses; take statements; gather information and evidence; secure crime scenes; prepare investigative reports and sketches; participate in court activities; testify in judicial proceedings.

• Perform other related duties as required.

• High School Diploma or GED required, supplemented by vocational or technical training (criminal justice preferred); supplemented by one year of work experience that shows an ability to maintain steady employment in any field; or any equivalent combination of education, training and experience that provides the requisite knowledge, skills and abilities for this job.

• Maintain a valid South Carolina driver’s license.
• Obtain and maintain Police Officer Class I certification.

Must be able to demonstrate proficiency in performing essential functions and learn, comprehend and apply all City or departmental policies, practices and procedures necessary to function effectively in the position.

• Data Utilization: Review, classify, categorize, prioritize and analyze data; exercise discretion in determining data classification and referencing such analysis to established standards for recognizing actual or probable interactions.
• Human Interaction: Work with and apply principles of persuasion or influence to coordinate programs or activities and…