Job posted until Thursday, October 29th at 9:00am.

Entry salary is $53,920.

Education Incentives:

• Associate's Degree $1,000.00
• Bachelor's Degree $2,000.00
• Master's Degree $3,000.00

GENERAL DESCRIPTION:

The purpose of this position is to enforce all local, federal, and state laws relating to the public’s safety and welfare in the County. Perform general police duties, answer and direct service calls, serve warrants and make arrests as required. Conduct vehicular patrol of county roadways and inspect buildings and residences for criminal and illegal activities.

ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES:

1. Arrest suspects as warranted.
2. Use the internet and other search engines for addresses for suspects.
3. Search houses and structures for subjects’ hide-outs.
4. Transport inmates from other prison's to the county jail and to court hearings.
5. Collect warrants from the Judge’s office.
6. Interview neighbors for suspect's location, or address.

Essential Job Duties are intended to be examples of duties and are not intended to be all inclusive. There will be other duties as assigned.

Additional duties include:

Respond to emergency calls, and BOLO’s as issued..

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

Knowledge of department policies and procedures;

Knowledge of state laws and county ordinances;

Knowledge of state and federal case law;

Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing;

Good customer service and interpersonal skills;

Basic computer skills;

Remain in physical condition to perform duties;

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

The educational requirement for this position is: Completion of high school/GED.

Education may not be substituted for experience.

Related-experience required: 2 years.

Experience may not be substituted for education.

LICENSES, CERTIFICATIONS, OR REGISTRATIONS:

Certifications, licenses, professional designations, or other qualifications required for this position include:

• Graduate from Police Academy

Certifications, licenses, professional designations, or other qualifications preferred for this position include:

• Valid SC Driver’s License

ESSENTIAL PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

Physical Requirements:

Standing: 1/3 of the time or over; walking: 1/3 of the time or over; sitting: up to 2/3 of the time; using hands: 2/3 of the time or over; reaching with hands and arms: 2/3 of the time or over; Climbing or balancing: up to 1/3 of the time; stooping, kneeling, crouching, or crawling: 1/3 of the time or over; talking, seeing, or hearing: 2/3 of the time or over; tasting: under 1/3 of the time; smelling: 2/3 of the time or over.

This position requires lifting:

Up to 10 pounds: 2/3 of the time or over; Up to 25 pounds: up to 2/3 of the time; Up to 50 pounds: under 1/3 of the time; Up to 100 pounds: under 1/3 of the time; More than 100 pounds: under 1/3 of the time.

Vision Requirements:

This position has the following special vision requirements:

• Close vision (clear vision at 20 inches or less)
• Distance vision (clear vision at 20 feet or more)
• Color vision (ability to identify and distinguish colors
• Peripheral vision (ability to observe an area that can be seen up or down and to the left and right when vision is fixed on a given point)
• Depth perception (three-dimensional vision, ability to judge distances and spatial relationships)
• Ability to adjust focus (ability to adjust the eye to bring an object into sharp focus)

ENVIRONMENTAL WORKING CONDITIONS:

The following physical conditions and hazards may be encountered while working in this position:

• Indoor environment
• Outdoor environment
• Noise
• Odors
• Extreme temperatures
• Moisture and/or humidity
• Dust
• Poor ventilation
• Mechanical hazards
• Explosive hazards
• Working in high places