Job Opening: 

Job Title:          Patrol Officer

Department:   Police

Reports To:     Police Chief or Designee

FLSA Status:     Non- Exempt

Summary Full-time Position: Respond to and Investigate criminal acts as a first responding officer. Patrol their assigned jurisdiction/zone to reduce overall criminal activity.

Secure crime scenes and preserve evidence for further investigation by themselves or responding Detectives. Maintain knowledge of federal and state statutes and court cases related to work performed and agency rules and regulations. Performs other duties as directed by the Chief or his designee. Conducts traffic enforcement operations. Makes decisions related to Patrol Division Shift activities that are legal, moral, and ethical; being in compliance with State Law, Federal Constitution, and Departmental Policy.

Education and/or Experience

Must be, or have the ability to obtain, a Class I certified Law Enforcement Officer certified through the South Carolina Criminal Justice Academy within one (1) year of beginning employment.  If candidate is not a certified officer, then he/she must also pass a reading comprehension test and a physical abilities test.

Applications are online at: cityofbarnwell.com or City Hall. Resumes are excepted but an application is required. The City of Barnwell is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE).

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