GENERAL DEFINITION OF WORK:
Under occasional supervision, establishes and maintains a police presence on assigned school campus(es) to promote a positive attitude toward law enforcement and to reduce juvenile crime through counseling and education. Performs routine police work to enforce all laws and ordinances related to public safety and welfare. Reports to the Lieutenant – Community Programs.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
The following functions are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work performed. The omission of the specific duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to the position.
• Establishes and maintains a police presence on assigned school campus(es).
• Promotes a positive attitude toward the law and law enforcement officers through frequent personal contact with school youth.
• Provides counseling and education to youth to reduce juvenile crime on campus and in the community.
• Responds to emergency or high-risk situations; participates in criminal and other investigations. Performs general law enforcement duties, including patrolling assigned areas, checking property for security, maintaining order and public safety, responding to traffic accidents/incidents, and issuing citations, serving warrants and other legal papers, apprehending, and arresting suspects, questioning suspects, assisting crime and accident victims, investigating alarms, collecting evidence, taking statements, etc.
• Performs various public service duties, including directing traffic at school crossings and during special events, providing police escort, assisting stranded motorists, providing security at City events, providing traffic control, etc.
• Provides court testimony as required.
• Books and processes prisoners.
• Receives and responds to citizen inquiries, complaints, and requests for assistance.
• Works under stressful, high-risk conditions.
• Completes and submits various reports as required.
• Attends required training and continuing education classes; maintains required level of proficiency in the use of firearms; maintains physical fitness in accordance with Academy standards.
• Remains abreast of all federal and state laws, and ordinances of the city of Beaufort.
• Receives, reviews, prepares and/or submits various records and reports including crime reports, evidence processing requests, incident reports, accident reports, school crime reports, booking reports, medical reports, fingerprint cards, criminal histories, various forms, and reports, etc.
• Operates a police vehicle, firearms, restraining devices, Datamaster, radar, two-way radio, and other police-issued equipment as well as a variety of other equipment including a computer, typewriter, copier, telephone, etc. Exercise’s care and safety in the use of equipment required to complete assigned tasks.
• Interacts and communicates with various groups and individuals such as the immediate supervisor, co-workers, other City employees, students, school personnel, other local, state, and federal law enforcement agencies, suspects, victims, witnesses, medical / hospital personnel, other emergency response agencies, property/business owners, community groups, and the public.
• Transport’s prisoners, as necessary.
• Maintains assigned vehicle.
• Performs related duties as required.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
Requires a high school diploma and completion of required criminal justice training and education, supplemented by less than two years of experience in law enforcement; or any equivalent combination of training, education and experience which provides the required skills, knowledge, and experience. Must be Class I certified. Must meet all the standards under the Department's field training program and must successfully complete the probationary period. Must have a valid S.C. driver's license. Must be able to maintain all training requirements as mandated by the Police Department, City of Beaufort, and the State of South Carolina.


For questions, please contact:

Msgt. Benjamin Brooks
Beaufort Police Department
1901 Boundary Street
Beaufort, SC 29902
bbrooks@cityofbeaufort.org
(843) 322-7946 Office
(843) 322-7905 FAX

Position : 11131

Code : 51-1

Type : INTERNAL & EXTERNAL

Posting Start : 03/20/2025

Posting End : 12/31/9999

SALARY RANGE: $51,145.25-$59,883.00