This job will be accepting job applications until the position is filled. Annual Salary: $48,184.50 - $51,558.00 Hourly: $24.71 - $26.44 Department: Police, Public Safety Division: Police Special Operations FLSA: Non-Exempt Job Description: This role will place an emphasis on providing excellent customer service and perform various routine and specialized clerical activities to assist Police Department officers and citizens. Examples of Duties: Attends training, workshops, meetings, etc., as required to enhance job knowledge and skills. Responds where dispatched to pick up prisoners and transport them to the appropriate jail or court. Receives prisoner property from arresting officer and ensures it is logged at the jail. Confirms all pertinent paperwork is properly filled and complete before transporting. Keeps log of transported prisoners. Types, prepares, processes, copies, scans, files, and distributes various documents. Becomes proficient in the use, handling, and maintenance of transport van, issued firearm, OC spray, handcuffs, leg shackles, and Police radio. Refers to policy and procedure manuals, computer manuals, directories, maps, logs, etc. Performs other duties as assigned. Basic Qualifications: Associates degree (AA/AS) or equivalent in a related field; and one year of related experience and/or training; or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Working knowledge of Microsoft Windows, Outlook, Excel, and Word, or similar software. Valid South Carolina Drivers License. SC LE II (Corrections Officer) Certification at time of hire or within 6 months of employment. All qualified applicants must possess a clean criminal history and successfully complete the following: polygraph test, drug screening, and background investigation where applicable. All sworn and certain civilian positions will also be required to successfully complete a psychological evaluation, and oral board interview. To learn more about the Charleston Police Department, visit our website: www.charleston-pd.org For additional assistance, feel free to contact the Police Personnel Department at (843) 720-2489. Other Necessary Requirements: In the event of major storms or other emergency situations, this position may be subject to 24-hour shifts or any other emergency schedule that is necessary to meet the Citys needs. May require evenings, weekends, and holidays as scheduled. The City of Charleston is firmly committed to Equal Employment Opportunity ( EEOC) as a fundamental policy to be implemented and observed in our daily operation. Our full EEOC statement can be found on our website: www.charleston-sc.gov [charleston-sc.gov] The City of Charleston is a progressive and energetic city and our goal is to grant our residents with the best service a city can provide and our visitors with the best vacation or business trip that a city can provide. Charleston is a special and unique city. The combination of our unequaled beauty, warm hospitality, and exceptional public spaces provide a wonderful backdrop for residents and visitors. Through careful conservation, creative and innovative financing, and meticulous planning, Charleston is a city that celebrates a rich history. Charleston was the first city in the country to enact a preservation ordinance. We have an active and ongoing interest in the protection and restoration of our buildings, which tell the story of our past. Keeping an eye to the future, we have set goals that make the livability and quality of life in Charleston the best in the nation. We work diligently to keep our city the best place in the country to work, to live and to play.
