Public Safety Officer II

City of Orangeburg, South Carolina

Classification Specification

PUBLIC SAFETY OFFICER II

Grade: 9 $51,403.92

Purpose of Classification:

The purpose of this classification is to perform law enforcement duties for the City. Incumbents in this classification have completed all classroom and field training requirements and are expected to function in the capacity of a fully trained Public Safety Officer operating independently without direct oversight from a training officer.

Essential Functions:

The following duties are normal for this position. The omission of specific statements of the duties does not exclude them from the classification if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment for this classification. Other duties may be required and assigned.

Responds to emergency calls for fire suppression, medical assistance, and other emergency situations: responds to instructions from dispatcher; suppresses, controls and extinguishes fires; performs search, rescue, extrication of victims, and forcible entries and related fire suppression activities; administers basic first aid and medical treatment as needed; and exercises control of emergency situations until relieved by a superior officer.

Detects and deters criminal activity: patrols designated areas; responds to calls relayed by dispatchers; writes citations; apprehends, arrests and processes criminals, fugitives and offenders as appropriate; and provides assistance and backup support to other officers and agencies as necessary.

• preliminary investigations: interviews victims, complainants and witnesses and takes statements; gathers information and evidence; secures crime scenes; prepares investigative reports and sketches; participates in court activities; and testifies in judicial proceedings.

Performs related fire suppression and law enforcement duties: monitors and responds to calls for hazardous materials incidents, motor vehicle accidents, natural disaster or other assistance; investigates accidents and reported crimes; conducts searches for missing persons, victims, witnesses, and defendants; assists people from burning buildings; pursues fleeing and subdues resisting suspects; establishes openings in buildings for entrance, ventilation or salvage; performs salvage and clean-up activities after fires; and processes and transports prisoners.

Maintains a state of readiness/preparation for emergency response: follows safety procedures, utilizes safety equipment, and monitors work environment to ensure safety of employees and other individuals: checks/maintains stock of equipment and supplies on fire and police vehicles; re-loads equipment and apparatus following response to emergency calls; assists in preparing apparatus for subsequent emergencies and in testing and inspecting personal equipment, uniform, hoses/pumps, weapons, and other tools and apparatus; ensures the emergency medical service equipment is properly stocked and operational; performs other routine maintenance and housekeeping duties; and reports faulty equipment for necessary maintenance work.

Attends shift meetings, training sessions and seminars as required to remain knowledgeable of departmental operations, to promote improved job performance, and to stay current with changing policies, procedures, codes, and criminal/civil case law: participates in physical fitness training, training drills and other continuing education activities; and maintains an awareness of new equipment, procedures, trends and advances in the profession.

Participates in fire prevention and other fire education activities: conducts fire safety programs, apparatus displays and skills demonstrations; and conducts tours of fire station and fire trucks; and participates in community events and fundraisers.

Processes a variety of documentation associated with department/division operations, within designated timeframes and per established procedures: receives and reviews various documentation; reviews, completes, processes, forwards or retains as appropriate; prepares or completes various forms, reports, correspondence, and other documentation; compiles data for further processing or for use in preparation of department reports; and maintains computerized and/or hardcopy records.

Operates a business computer to enter, retrieve, review or modify data, utilizing word processing, spreadsheet, database, Internet, e-mail, or other software; and operates general office or other equipment as necessary to complete essential functions.

Operates or uses various equipment associated with fire suppression and law enforcement in order to complete work assignments: operates and maintains police vehicle, firearms, electronic control device, fire apparatus, hose lines, extrication tools, emergency equipment, radio/communications equipment and other fire suppression and law enforcement tools and equipment.

Communicates with supervisors, other employees, the public, and other individuals as needed to coordinate work activities, review status of work, exchange information, or resolve problems.

Additional Functions:

Performs other related duties as required.

Minimum Qualifications:

High School Diploma or GED required, supplemented by vocational or technical training in criminal justice; supplemented by minimum one year of law enforcement; or any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience which provides the requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities for this job.

Specific License or Certification Required: Must possess and maintain a valid South Carolina driver's license. Must possess and maintain Police Officer Class I certifications.

Specific Knowledge, Skills, or Abilities: Must be able to demonstrate proficiency in performance of the essential functions and learn, comprehend, and apply all City or departmental policies, practices, and procedures necessary to function effectively in the position.

Performance Aptitudes:

Data Utilization: Requires the ability to review, classify, categorize, prioritize, and/or analyze data. Includes exercising discretion in determining data classification, and in referencing such analysis to established standards for the purpose of recognizing actual or probable interactive effects and relationships.

Human Interaction: Requires the ability to work with and apply principles of persuasion and/or influence over others to coordinate programs or activities of a project, and resolve typical problems associated with the responsibilities of the job.

Equipment, Machinery, Tools, and Materials Utilization: Requires the ability to operate, maneuver, and/or control the actions of equipment, machinery, tools and/or materials requiring complex and/or rapid adjustments

Verbal Aptitude: Requires the ability to utilize a wide variety of reference, descriptive, and/or advisory data and information, such as accident and incident reports, arrest and search warrants, and investigative reports.

Mathematical Aptitude: Requires the ability to perform addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division. May include counting, recording of counts, and basic measuring.

Situational Reasoning: Requires the ability to exercise judgment, decisiveness and creativity in situations involving the evaluation of information against sensory, judgmental, or subjective criteria, as opposed to that which is clearly measurable or verifiable.

ADA Compliance:

Physical Ability: Tasks require the ability to exert moderate, though not constant physical effort, typically involving some combination of climbing and balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, and prolonged standing, and which may involve some lifting, carrying, pushing and/or pulling of objects and materials of moderate weight pounds).

Sensory Requirements: Some tasks require the ability to perceive and discriminate colors or shades of colors, sounds, odor, depth, texture, and visual cues or signals. Some tasks require the ability to communicate orally.

Environmental Factors: Performance of essential functions may require exposure to adverse environmental conditions, such as dirt, dust, pollen, odors, wetness, humidity, rain, fumes, smoke, temperature and noise extremes, hazardous materials, fire, unsafe structures, heights, confined spaces, machinery, vibrations, electric currents, traffic hazards, bright/dim lights, toxic agents, animal/wildlife attacks, animal/human bites, explosives, disease, pathogenic substances, or rude/irate customers.

The City of Orangeburg is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the City will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer.