What are the responsibilities and job description for the Temporary Law Enforcement Officer position at State of South Carolina?
Under the supervision of the Director of Public Safety, performs duties to enforce state, county, and municipal laws, rules, regulations, and school policies for the protection and security of students and employees of the SC Governor's School for the Arts and Humanities. Patrols the campus parking lot, grounds, buildings, and outside perimeter to ensure safety of the students and employees, prevents crime, detects violations of the law, and protects property. Develops and submits written safety reports. Responds to complaints, reports of violations, and requests for assistance involving on-campus students and employees. Serves as a first response to requests from students and employees concerning campus trespassers. Liaisons with local law enforcement when necessary. Following established law enforcement protocol, conducts preliminary investigations of complaints, including alleged criminal acts. Based on investigation results, issues warnings and citations or apprehends and arrests violators of laws and regulations. Documents incidents and submits police report. Responds to campus emergencies, providing assistance and directing traffic and/or personnel. Liaisons with local law enforcement and emergency services personnel when necessary. Documents incidents and submits necessary reports. Testifies in court and other legal proceedings, including administrative hearings and proceedings for determining juvenile cases. Performs other related duties as assigned.
PLEASE DIRECT INQUIRIES TO:
LaTomya Doctor
Director of Human Resources
SC Governor's School for the Arts and Humanities
15 University Street, Greenville, SC 29601
Phone - (864) 282-3781 I Email – employment@scgsah.org (Please do not email your application)
A high school diploma, law enforcement experience and certification by the Law Enforcement Training Council in accordance with Section 23-23-40 of the Code of Laws of South Carolina 1976.
Must possess a current SC Driver's License.
Must show proof of completion of Academy and certification to carry a firearm.
Knowledge of proper law enforcement officer behavior and role; knowledge of modern law enforcement officer techniques and procedures; knowledge of how to collect and preserve evidence; knowledge of the legal rights of both suspects and law enforcement personnel; knowledge of the laws one is responsible for enforcing; knowledge of the functions and interrelationships of other law enforcement agencies; ability to evaluate situations and make good decisions; ability to maintain confidentiality; ability to deal firmly, yet tactfully, with the general public, students, parents, and employees; ability to effectively interview witnesses and suspects; ability to use a personal computer and its associated software; and the ability to read and comprehend written materials.
AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY/ AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EMPLOYER
The SC Governor's School for the Arts & Humanities is an equal employment opportunity agency. We provide affirmative action and equal opportunity employment for all qualified persons regardless of race, color, sex - including the basis of pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions, national origin, age, religion, or disability.