Duty Officer

This job will be accepting job applications until the position is filled. Annual Salary: $43,621.50 - $46,663.50 Hourly: $22.37 - $23.93 Department: Police, Public Safety Division: Community Oriented Policing FLSA: Non-Exempt Job Description: In this role, you will perform administrative, operations, and security tasks to ensure safe and efficient functioning of an assigned facility.

Examples of Duties: Attends the South Carolina Criminal Academy in Columbia, SC for 3 weeks for basic jail certification. Lodging is provided. Ensures the proper administration of the facility to include the processing, control, and supervision of detainees. Conducts security inspection for weapon and contraband in the facility each day.

Collects money for delinquent parking tickets and boot fees for the Traffic and Transportation Department during non-business hours. Prepares and processes incident reports. Enters information into / retrieves information from NCIC, RMS-MFR and other data base systems as needed. Answers the telephone; provides information and assistance to callers; routes calls, and takes messages as necessary.

Greets and assists department visitors. Types, prepares, processes, copies, scans, files, and distributes various documents. Operates an assortment of office equipment and machines including a copier, computer, printer, calculator, typewriter, telephone, fax machine, etc. Refers to policy and procedure manuals, computer manuals, directories, maps, logs, etc.

Attends training, workshops, meetings, etc., as required to enhance job knowledge and skills. Performs other duties as assigned.

Basic Qualifications

High school diploma or general education degree (GED); and one year related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Working knowledge of Microsoft Windows, Outlook, Excel and Word or similar software.

Preferred Qualifications

NCIC ( National Crime Information Center) experience Other Necessary Requirements: 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. 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.

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