Public Safety Police Officer (Certified) - City of Orangeburg

PUBLIC SAFETY POLICE OFFICER II (Certified)

   The City of Orangeburg is currently seeking qualified candidates for Certified Public Safety Officers . Must be currently certified as a South Carolina Class 1 Law Enforcement Officer. 
      Assigned duties include policing only.

Grade 9:

Minimum New Hire Pay: $50,396 (6-month probationary restrictions in effect)

Minimum Qualifications:

• Must be minimum 21 years of age;

• Possess a valid South Carolina Driver’s License;

• Possess a High School Diploma or GED Certificate;

• Must provide a recent Credit Report;

• Must pass a criminal background and Driver’s License record check;

• Must be able to successfully complete a medical examination and drug screening;

• Must be able to successfully complete psychological and polygraph examinations;

• Possess Good Moral Character;

• Must be currently certified as a South Carolina Class 1 Law Enforcement Officer.
   

Job Tasks:

Performs duties of a Police Officer to include:

• Patrolling assigned areas to prevent crime and detect violations of law;

• Respond to complaints, reports of violations and requests for assistance;

• Apprehend and arrest violators;

• Enforce traffic laws and issues warnings or citations to violators;

• Investigate traffic accidents, and direct traffic;

• Performs crowd control and maintains order during emergencies;

• Prepares written reports of all incidents and occurrences;

• Testifies in court and other legal proceedings;

• Keeps records and makes reports regarding activities;

• Participates in criminal investigations and evidence collection;

• Interviews victims and witnesses;

• Prepare incident reports;

• Attends training and continuing education sessions to maintain certifications;

• Present public education and awareness programs regarding crime;

• Perform various station duties and maintenance as required;

• Assist with annual certification testing of equipment; and

• Perform all other duties as required and assigned.
   

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit and talk or hear. The employee is also frequently required to stand, walk, use hands and fingers, handle orfeel objects, tools or controls; reach with hands and arms, climb or balance stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl and taste or smell.

May be required to lift 35lbs or more. Specific vision abilities required by this job includes close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus.

Position is full time with full benefits to include employer-paid medical, dental and vision; life insurance, state retirement, paid holidays, tuition reimbursement, long-term disability insurance and more.

The City of Orangeburg is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the City will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer. THE CITY OF ORANGEBURG IS AN AT-WILL EMPLOYER.