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Certified Police Officer, Town of Atlantic Beach

Job Category
Police
Employee Status
Full Time
Job Duties

• Patrols the town to preserve law and order, to prevent or deter crime, to direct traffic, and enforce traffic, parking, and safety laws and regulations for pedestrians and motorists. • Issues tickets in accordance with town code and state law. • Cooperates with local, county, state, and federal agencies. • Answers calls and complaints involving automobile accidents, fires, robberies, and other misdemeanors and felonies. Makes arrests and serves warrants, subpoenas, and other writs. • Investigates crimes, interrogates witnesses and suspects and testifies in court.

• Reports hazards, notes suspicious circumstances and persons, and problematic establishments and residences. • Warns, cites, or arrests violators of town ordinances. • Inspects vehicles and equipment daily and reports problems in accordance with published orders. • Notifies relevant town officials concerning abandoned vehicles and buildings as well as other zoning violations. • Other duties may be assigned or required at the discretion of the town, including assignment to emergency operations duties.

It is the responsibility of each employee to comply with established policies and procedures and safe work practices. Each employee must follow safety training and instructions provided by their supervisor. Each employee must also properly wear and maintain all personal protective equipment required for their job. Each employee must immediately report any unsafe work practices or unsafe conditions as well as any on-the-job injuries or illness.

Qualifications

• Must possess a high school diploma or GED and provide a valid transcript (if requested). • Must possess or be able to acquire license and certification in Basic Law Enforcement from the South Carolina Criminal Justice Academy. • Must possess the ability to speak clearly, write legibly, and formulate basic reports and general correspondence.

• Must possess the ability to use basic computer equipment and programs. • Must possess the ability to compute basic mathematical formulas and process statistical information. • Must possess and maintain a valid South Carolina driver's license. • Must maintain a residence in South Carolina.

 

Pay Info
Starting pay $21/hr
How to Apply

 Application and forms may be found on the Town of Atlantic Beach Website (www.townofatlanticbeachsc.com)
•    Return the entire packet to:
Town of Atlantic Beach
717 30th Ave S
Atlantic Beach, SC 29582

 

Email resume to: chennigan@townofatlanticbeachsc.com

Deadline
Equal Opportunity Employer
The Town of Atlantic Beach, SC does not discriminate on the basis of disability in the admission, or access to, or treatment or employment in, its federally assisted programs or activities.