Career Details

POLICE

CRIME SCENE DETECTIVE
posted : 07/12/2023
Status :
Open
Close Date :
10/04/2024
Salary :
$54,673.09
Type :
FULL TIME
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General Job Description

Under general supervision and the direction of the Chief of Police, enforcement of State and Horry County law, rules, regulations and ordinances. Must work in all weather conditions, be proficient with firearms, and able to respond to potential law enforcement or security concerns as needed. Applicants will be considered for the position of Crime Scene Detective.

Duties for this Position
  • Investigates violations of state law and County ordinances by interviewing suspects, witnesses, and victims; attempts to control illegal activities by utilizing investigative techniques.
  • Prepares police assigned cases for court and testifies.
  • Cooperates with other police jurisdictions to identify and locate criminals, or to conduct joint investigations.
  • Assists in the arrest of criminals.
  • Performs collection, preservation, examination and authenticating of physical evidence and secures crime scene.
  • Participates in job related training and courses to maintain skills, knowledge and abilities necessary to perform duties.
  • Maintains working relationship with schools, businesses, and other institutions to instruct and inform, and to give and receive information concerning investigations.
Position Minimum Requirements
  • A minimum of one (1) year of sworn law enforcement experience is required.
  • Must have a valid South Carolina driver’s license.
  • Must be able to maintain required level of proficiency in the use of firearms.
  • Must pass required pre-employment physical exam, background check, polygraph examination, and psychological assessment.
  • Associates Degree in a Criminal Justice related field is preferred.
  • Sedentary Work – Depending on assignment, positions in this class typically exert up to 10 pounds of force occasionally, a negligible amount of force frequently, and/or or constantly having to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time. Jobs are sedentary if walking and standing are required only occasionally and all other sedentary criteria are met.
  • High School graduate or equivalent diploma is required.
  • Must be 21 years of age.
  • Current Class I Police Officer Certification in the State of South Carolina is required.
  • Prior crime scene experience preferred.