Police Lieutenant, Road Patrol Division
Work is performed under the general direction of the Chief of Police.
Example of Duties
• Acts as commander and directs shift activities.
• Supervises and instructs sworn officers and civilian personnel as to work assignments and procedures in patrol, investigations, traffic, or other assigned areas; assists officers on calls for service.
• Assists with the recruitment and selection of department personnel; assigns, directs, trains, and inspects the work of staff; rewards, coaches, counsels, and evaluates staff performance; develops staff schedules; recommends transfers, promotions, suspensions, terminations, and demotions.
General Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
• Knowledge of approved principles, practices, and procedures of law enforcement.
• Thorough knowledge of pertinent Federal and State laws and municipal ordinances.
• Possession of or ability to obtain Firearms, Radar, Field Training Instructor, and other certifications depending on departmental assignment.
• Ability to analyze complex police problems and to adopt effective and reasonable courses of action with due regard to surrounding hazards and circumstances.
• Ability to communicate ideas effectively both orally and in writing.
• Ability to prepare and present detailed reports.
• Ability to operate personal computer including some knowledge of applicable software packages.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with officers, victims, suspects, outside law enforcement agency representatives, and the general public.
Job Specifications
1. Valid South Carolina Driver’s License and Law Enforcement Training certification.
2. Bachelor’s Degree in Criminal Justice or a related field is preferred along with a considerable amount of supervisory experience, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
3. A minimum of (5) years of sworn law enforcement officer experience with (2) years of command experience.
The Town of Kingstree offers competitive salaries and excellent benefits. Applicants may apply for this position by emailing their resume to: llowery@kingstree.org.
The Town of Kingstree is an Equal Opportunity Employer
Closing Date July 31, 2018
Street Maintenance Worker
Full Time Position
Primary duties involve mowing, spraying, and performing general maintenance along curbs, lawns, sidewalks, canals, and ditches. This is an outdoor job that will involve working in extreme weather conditions and temperatures. The person selected for this position will also be responsible for responding during severe weather events and emergencies. The successful candidate will assist in maintaining the Town’s residential recycling program, and perform routine municipal clean up as needed. The ability to stand and walk for extended periods of time is an essential physical requirement. Knowledge of lawn care machinery and basic machine maintenance is also required. The successful applicant will perform some routine assignments independently. Evening, holiday, and weekend work maybe scheduled. A valid South Carolina driver’s license and a high school diploma or a GED is required.
This job will remain open until filled. The Town of Kingstree offers competitive salaries and excellent benefits. Applicants may apply for this position by emailing their resume to: llowery@kingstree.org.
Wastewater Plant Maintenance / Operator
The Town of Kingstree has a full time Wastewater Plant Maintenance Operator position vacancy. The successful candidate will be responsible for performing routine maintenance and operating wastewater machinery and equipment throughout the wastewater plant and at area lift stations. A minimum of a “D” biological wastewater license is desired. A valid South Carolina Driver’s license and a high school diploma or a GED is required. Maintaining the grounds at the wastewater facilities is also a requirement. The regular hours for this position are 7:00am until 3:30pm Monday through Friday. Being flexible and available for evening work, weekends, holidays, etc. are required. The selected candidate may have to occasionally work in extreme weather conditions. This job will remain open until it is filled.
The Town of Kingstree offers competitive salaries and excellent benefits. Applicants may apply for this position by emailing their resume to: llowery@kingstree.org.
$2,000 Hiring Bonus
Police Officers
The Town of Kingstree is seeking highly motivated applicants to fill officer positions in the Police Department. Applicants who have a Class I Law Enforcement Certification from the South Carolina Law Enforcement Academy may be eligible for a $2,000 hiring bonus. Qualified applicants must have a high school diploma or possess a GED, and be at least 21 years of age. Applicants must also be a U.S. citizen and have a valid SC Driver’s License. A bachelor’s degree in Criminal Justice or a related field is preferred but not required. Twelve hour rotating shifts are mandatory for this position. Applicants will be required to submit to a thorough background investigation, and a medical examination that includes a drug-screening test. The salary will depend upon the applicant’s years of experience in law enforcement. The Town of Kingstree offers competitive salaries and excellent benefits. Applicants may apply for this position by emailing their resume to llowery@kingstree.org.
Code Enforcement Officer
The Town of Kingstree has a job vacancy for a full-time Code Enforcement Officer. The candidate hired for this position will be responsible for conducting technical inspections of buildings and property within the Town of Kingstree and ensure compliance with proper codes and ordinances. Inspections of residential and commercial construction and installation work in progress are required. Ensures compliance with the Town of Kingstree’s Municipal Code of Ordinances and State Codes dealing with residential, commercial, and industrial zoning requirements; overgrowth of vegetation; signs; nuisances; promiscuous dumping and public works issues. Works outdoors in inclement weather, confined spaces, on elevated surfaces and in and around construction sites are essential. A high school diploma or GED, and a valid SC Driver’s License are also required. Demonstrated ability to effectively utilize a personal computer and office software such as Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, and Microsoft outlook is required. The demonstrated ability to use GIS Mapping software is desired. The preferred candidate will possess a certification in the building trade, at least one other trade (plumbing, mechanical, or electrical), or a Fire Marshall certification issued by the State of South Carolina within one year of employment, if they don’t already have the applicable certifications. The Town of Kingstree offers competitive salaries and excellent benefits.
This position will remain open until filled. To apply for this positions email your resume to llowery@kingstree.org.
The Town of Kingstree is an Equal Opportunity Employer
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