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What they do
A Law Enforcement Officer enforces jurisdictional laws, maintains public safety, and protects property and people in the community. Patrols neighborhoods, responds to emergency calls and crime scenes, watches for traffic and driving violations. Authorized to arrest criminals; prepares cases and testifies in court.
$65,220 / year median in South Carolina
+5% projected growth
Job Description
Patrol Deputy Under general supervision, enforces all federal and state laws and local ordinances relating to public safety and welfare; performs all duties in compliance with applicable policies, procedures, laws, regulations and standard of safety; works under stressful, high-risk conditions; performs routine patrol duties, including but not limited to patrolling assigned areas, responding to emergency calls and/or public calls for assistance, investigating criminal incidents, apprehending and arresting suspects and violent persons, securing crime scenes, issuing traffic citations, seizing property and/or criminal evidence, maintaining public order, interrogating suspects, transporting prisoners and mental patients, responding to fire calls, work court security, as well as either related duties as required, reports to the shift lieutenant. Must be certified through the SC Criminal Justice Academy. Must possess a valid SC Driver's license and be at least 21 years of age.