Salary : $53,139.22 - $58,453.14 Annually Location : SC, SC Job Type: FULL-TIME Job Number: 01946 Department: SHERIFF Opening Date: 07/30/2024 Closing Date: 10/31/2024 4:00 PM Eastern Description More than one position can be filled from this announcement. Current and future vacancies can also be filled from this announcement. The purpose of the class is to enforce all local, federal and state laws relating to public safety and welfare; to perform general police work, responding to calls for service; and to perform related work as required. The class works within a general outline of work to be performed, and develops work methods and sequences under general supervision. Duties • Enforces all local, federal and state laws relating to public safety and welfare; performs all duties in compliance with applicable policies, procedures, laws, regulations and standards of safety. • Performs general law enforcement duties including, but not limited to: patrolling assigned areas of the County; checking on property; responding to public calls for assistance; enforcing traffic laws; responding to traffic incidents; maintaining order and public safety; and apprehending/arresting suspected law violators and criminal suspects. • Serves warrants and civil process papers; creates and completes Affidavits of Service for various courts. • Participates in criminal investigations, including such duties as collecting evidence, processing crime scenes, interviewing victims and witnesses, interrogating suspects, conducting surveillance/undercover/raid operations, etc. • Assists in preparing cases for prosecution; provides court testimony as necessary. • Performs routine service duties including, but not limited to, providing escort service for the protection of persons and/or property, writing tickets, assisting stranded motorists, providing funeral escort, directing traffic, providing security and crowd control at special events, etc. • Serves Order of Detentions; apprehends, detains and transports mentally unstable individuals to mental health facilities and hospitals; and transports mental health patients and criminal suspects to various locations as directed. • Repossesses vehicles and real property, including homes/residences. • Conducts welfare checks on citizens. • May provide court security. • May perform specialized police duties as assigned, including K-9 investigations, narcotics investigations, marine patrol, etc. • May patrol school, give class instruction to students, mentor students, assist principals with problems, make sure campus is secure, and ensure that students and staff are safe. • Prepares and submits detailed work records and reports. • Testifies in court as required. • Maintains assigned equipment and vehicles. • Participates in neighborhood and community relations programs; attends neighborhood meetings and community events to enhance police/community relationships and to address safety and quality of life issues. • Receives and responds to citizens' inquiries, concerns and complaints concerning law enforcement activities. • Attends periodic training sessions and attends conferences and meetings to keep abreast of current law enforcement and investigative trends, technology and legislation; maintains required physical fitness and required level of proficiency in the use of firearms. • Remains on call 24 hours per day, seven days per week. • Performs general clerical work as required including, but not limited to, completing and processing administrative and police forms, preparing reports and correspondence, entering and retrieving computer data, copying and filing documents, answering the telephone, etc. • Performs other related job duties as assigned. QualificationsEducation and Experience: High school diploma or GED supplemented by the completion of required law enforcement coursework. Special Qualifications: Must possess a valid state driver's license. Must possess Basic Law Enforcement certification. Must meet other requirements as set forth in applicable South Carolina statutes and regulations. May require additional professional or technical certification(s) as deemed necessary by the Sheriff. Additional Requirements Please mail the following along with this completed waiver form. Dorchester County Sheriff's Office c/o Tanya Turley 212 Deming Way, Box #9 Summerville, SC 29483 Please include copies of your: • Birth Certificate • Social Security Card • High School Diploma/ GED or Transcript and/or College Degree • Copy of DD214 if you have served in the Military • Copy of Current Driver's License If you have an out of state license, you must obtain a valid SC Driver's License prior to attending the SC Law Enforcement Academy. • For SC: Certified copy of 10 Year Driving Record If you have been licensed to drive out of state within the last five (5) years a certified driving record is required from that state. • Recent credit history (Contact Equifax 1-800-###-#### or Trans Union 1-800-###-####) • Waiver and Acknowledgment, signed and notarized Once contacted for employment you must successfully complete the following: 1. Oral interview board 2. Standardized comprehension test (Nelson-Denny) 3. Polygraph examination 4. Physical agility test (Reserve Deputy, Deputy Sheriff and Detention Officer) 5. Background Check 6. Final Interview - prior to employment offer For more information on Dorchester County Government please view the information below:Benefits for County Employees County Employees may be eligible for a variety of State benefits associated with their employment. From a comprehensive health and dental insurance program, to generous annual and sick leave policies, to a solid and secure retirement system. Healthcare Benefits (Full-time employees) Dorchester County is a part of the State Benefits Program. The State program offers its employees a comprehensive health and dental program, along with a wide array of supplemental insurance programs. South Carolina has long been committed to providing its employees the best possible insurance benefits at the greatest possible value. We've maintained that commitment, too, even in the face of healthcare costs that continue to soar. You may refer to the link for more information. Retirement Benefits In addition to our health and dental insurance programs, all county employees are a part of the South Carolina Retirement System. These programs are designed to help provide county employees secure retirement alternatives that will best meet their needs. You may refer to the link for more information. Workplace Benefits In addition, county employees may be eligible for other benefits, such as holidays, annual leave, and sick leave. Note: The above benefits are available to most county employees, with the exception of those in temporary positions. Employees in temporary grant and time-limited positions may be eligible for all, some, or none of these benefits based on the benefits associated with each position. For these positions, please contact the hiring agency to determine what benefits may be available for the particular position. 01 Do you have a high school diploma or G.E.D?
02 Do you have a valid driver's license?
03 Do you meet the special qualifications??
04 Please list any professional or technical certifications that you have received. 05 Detention Officer or Deputy Sheriff positions require candidates to be at least 21 years of age. Are you at least 21 years of age?
06 Please provide the state issuing your driver's license and your driver's license number. 07 If you do not have a valid South Carolina driver's license, will you be able to obtain one if you are selected for employment?
08 Have you ever been employed by Dorchester County? If yes, when and what department?
09 Have you attended any courses or classes in the field of the position that you are applying for? If yes, please provide details.
10 Do you currently owe student loans? If yes, are you in default?
11 What languages do you speak? 12 Please provide the names, addresses, and phone numbers for three (3) persons, who are not relatives or former employers for personal references. 13 Have you ever received a written reprimand from a former employer including tardiness, misconduct, or policy violation? If yes, please explain. 14 Have you ever been involved in conflict with another employee or supervisor? If yes, please explain. 15 Have you ever been the subject of any internal investigation? If yes, please explain. 16 Have you ever been charged with a crime, excluding minor traffic offenses? (A YES answer will not necessarily disqualify an applicant from employment). If yes, please explain. 17 Have you ever been convicted, pled guilty to, no contendere (no contest) to a crime other than a minor traffic violation? (A YES answer will not necessarily disqualify an applicant from employment). If yes, please explain. 18 Do you currently have any charges pending against you?
19 Have you ever released confidential information from your employer to any unauthorized personnel that were not permitted to receive that information?
20 Have you ever used illegal drugs or substances? If yes, please explain. 21 Have you ever used prescription narcotics that were not prescribed to you? If yes, please explain. 22 Has your spouse/domestic partner ever called the police on you for any reason? If yes, please explain. 23 Has your spouse/domestic partner ever accused you of battery or any other crime to any other person or the police? If yes, please explain. 24 Have the police ever been called to your home for any reason? If yes, please explain. 25 Has anyone ever claimed that you beat, abused, mistreated or sexually assaulted a child no matter what the relationship of the child to you? If yes, please explain. 26 Have you ever stolen anything of significant value? If yes, please explain. 27 Have you recently applied to any other law enforcement agencies? If yes, please explain. 28 Has your application been rejected or declined by any of the law enforcement agencies to which you have applied? If yes, please explain. 29 If you are applying for a position that may require you to carry a firearm please answer: Have you ever been convicted or pled nolo contendere (no contest) to a crime of domestic violence?
30 If you are applying for a position that may require you to carry a firearm, please answer the following: Are you subject to a court order restraining you from harassing, stalking, threatening or engaging in any conduct against your intimate partner or child that would reasonably be expected to cause bodily harm?
31 Do you object to wearing a uniform? If yes, please explain. 32 Do you object to working day shift, night shift, weekends and holidays? If yes, please explain. 33 Do you object to working over-time? If yes, please explain. 34 Do you object to being on-call? If yes, please explain. 35 Do you object or have a problem with being away from home or family for an extended period of time? i.e. natural disaster, emergencies, training or extradition. If yes, please explain. 36 Are you aware that the Sheriff's Office is an at-will employer, which means than an employee may discontinue the employment relationship at any time, with or without notice or cause and that the Sheriff's office may discontinue the employment on the same ground?
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