About this role
This job will be accepting job applications until the position is filled. Annual Salary: $50,544.00 - $54,073.50 Hourly: $25.92 - $27.73 Department: Police, Public Safety Division: Community Oriented Policing FLSA: Non-Exempt Job Description: This role will place an emphasis on providing excellent customer service and perform various routine and specialized clerical activities to assist Police Department officers and citizens.
Examples of Duties:
• Attends training, workshops, meetings, etc., as required to enhance job knowledge and skills. • Responds where dispatched to pick up prisoners and transport them to the appropriate jail or court. • Receives prisoner property from arresting officer and ensures it is logged at the jail. • Confirms all pertinent paperwork is properly filled and complete before transporting. • Keeps log of transported prisoners. • Types, prepares, processes, copies, scans, files, and distributes various documents. • Becomes proficient in the use, handling, and maintenance of transport van, issued firearm, OC spray, handcuffs, leg shackles, and Police radio. • Refers to policy and procedure manuals, computer manuals, directories, maps, logs, etc. • Performs other duties as assigned.
Basic Qualifications:
• Associate’s degree (AA/AS) or equivalent in a related field; and one year of related experience and/or training; or an equivalent combination of education and experience. • Working knowledge of Microsoft Windows, Outlook, Excel, and Word, or similar software. • Valid South Carolina Driver’s License. • SC LE II (Corrections Officer) Certification at time of hire or within 6 months of employment. • All qualified applicants must possess a clean criminal history and successfully complete the following: polygraph test, drug screening, and background investigation where applicable. • All sworn and certain civilian positions will also be required to successfully complete a psychological evaluation, and oral board interview. • To learn more about the Charleston Police Department, visit our website: www.charleston-pd.org • For additional assistance, feel free to contact the Police Personnel Department at (843) 720-2489.
Other Necessary Requirements:
• In the event of major storms or other emergency situations, this position may be subject to 24-hour shifts or any other emergency schedule that is necessary to meet the City’s needs. • May require evenings, weekends, and holidays as scheduled.
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