Police Officer
The Town of Edisto Beach has an opening for a police officer.
GENERAL STATEMENT OF DUTIES
A Patrol Officer enforces the laws of the United States, the state of South
Carolina and all local ordinances in accordance with the rules, regulations,
policies, procedures, and orders of the Town and the Department.
DUTIES, FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITES
Essential duties and functions, pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities
Act, may include the following. Other related duties may be assigned.
1. Performs and participates in a variety of routine and complex public activities which
may include, but not be limited to: arresting suspects for traffic and criminal
offenses, conducting interviews, appearing in court for criminal and other law
enforcement related matters, conducting surveillance, responding to calls for
service, and providing direction and guidance in the handling of difficult and
dangerous situations.
2. Carries out duties in conformance with federal, state, county and town laws and
ordinances.
3. Communicates effectively with others orally and in writing, using both technical and
non-technical language.
4. Prepares a variety of reports and records pursuant to South Carolina law, town
ordinance, and department policy utilizing handwritten and computer documents.
5. Required to perform shift work including days, evenings and nights including
weekends and holidays.
6. Responds to requests made by supervisors affecting the daily business operations of
the Police Department.
7. Demonstrates continuous effort to work cooperatively and jointly to provide quality
seamless customer service.
8. Using excellent customer service skills establishes and maintains effective working
relationships with other employees, officials, and all members of the public.
9. Obeys safety rules and exercises caution in all work activities.
10. Maintains harmony among co-workers and uses the highest ethical discretion when
dealing with Police Department business.
11. Performs other duties as assigned by Department supervisors.
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