Police Officer

 Mount Pleasant Police Department                                                                                                                   MARK ARNOLD

100 ANN EDWARDS LANE                                                                                                                                 CHIEF OF POLICE 

         (843) 884-4176

JOB SUMMARY:

The Police Officer performs general duty police work in protection of life and property, enforcement of laws, and investigation of crimes.   

REQUIREMENTS: 21 years of age, An associates degree(or 55 credit hours) or higher from and accredited college or university, Current South Carolina driver's license, no convictions of a felony or a crime of moral turpitude, US citizenship.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:      

Patrol Officer

• Patrols designated districts to protect our community.
• Responds to specific incidents relayed by the dispatcher and conducts preliminary investigation when needed.
• Conducts follow up investigations.
• Enforces town ordinances and state laws.
• Prepares detailed written incident reports, arrest and search warrants and other reports as required.
• Testifies in court.
• Apprehends, accompanies and maintains custody of individuals being taken to jail, court or detention centers.
• Conducts searches and arrests when probable cause has been established in keeping with the laws of arrest, search and seizure.
• Assists at special events as needed.
• Works in partnership with citizens using the problem-solving model to enhance the wellness of the community.
• Maintains individual equipment in proper working order.
• Performs other duties as required.
• Responds to traffic related incidents and complaints relayed through the dispatcher.

• Patrols designated zone to assess general traffic conditions and to issue citations for speeding and other traffic law violations.
• Directs traffic flow when required.
• Investigates accidents and renders first aid to accident victims if necessary.
• Assists motorists with disabled vehicles and relays notice of abandoned vehicles to the appropriate responder.
• Conducts breathalyzer tests.
• Testifies in court as needed.
• Assists with special events.
• Performs all duties of a police officer when required.

To deliver superior performance in a manner that is distinctive and impactful to each person served and that establishes a standard for quality that endures for generations.