Administrative Assistant

Job Posting: Administrative Assistant
Location: First Tee - Lowcountry, South Carolina
Job Type: Part-Time (developing to Full-Time, 20-40 hours/week)
Pay Rate: $23.00/hour
Are you a detail-oriented professional with excellent organizational skills and a passion for supporting a mission-driven organization? First Tee - Lowcountry is seeking an Administrative Assistant to join our team. This position is critical to our operations, supporting the Executive Director, Program Director, and Development Specialist in fulfilling our mission to empower youth through character education and life skills development.
Responsibilities:
The Administrative Assistant will provide essential support to ensure smooth operations of the organization. Core responsibilities include:
•Database Management:
oEnter and maintain accurate records in donor database (ELEO) and participant database (Salesforce).
oGenerate reports and assist with database optimization.
•Communication:
oPrepare and edit various forms of correspondence, including memos, letters, and reports.
oCollaborate with staff, board members, and committees on projects and events.
oSocial Media Management
•Administrative Tasks:
oAnswer phones, greet visitors, and manage mail distribution.
oSchedule appointments, coordinate meetings, and maintain organizational calendars.
oCreate and maintain electronic and physical filing systems.
•Event & Grant Support:
oAssist in planning and executing activities and events.
oSupport grant applications and reporting processes.
•Technical Proficiency:
oUse tools such as Microsoft Word and Excel for documentation and data analysis.
oLeverage strong writing and grammar skills for communication and documentation.
•Perform other duties as assigned to ensure the organization's success.
Preferred Qualifications:
•Experience with Salesforce and ELEO databases is preferred but not required (training provided).
•Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Word and Excel.
•Exceptional organizational and time-management skills.
•Strong written and verbal communication skills.
•Ability to work collaboratively with staff, board members, and volunteers.
•High level of discretion and confidentiality.
What We Offer:
•A supportive and dynamic work environment.
•Opportunities for professional growth within a mission-focused organization.
•The chance to make a meaningful impact on youth and the community.
How to Apply:
If you’re ready to bring your administrative expertise to a role that makes a difference, please send your resume and cover letter to [email protected]. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis, so we encourage you to apply soon.
Join us at First Tee - Lowcountry and help shape the future for youth in our community!

2025 Summer Internship - Public Services Department

Job Summary
To apply for an Internship at the Town of Bluffton, please submit your resume, application for employment and cover letter.
Your cover letter must indicate what weeks you are available to work from 5/1/2025– 9/5/2025 and why you are interested in the below department :

Department: Public Services

The Town of Bluffton recognizes that an internship experience can be valuable to a student’s educational development and can bring the Town of Bluffton added value to assist in a variety of assignments. The Internship will provide work experience to students to expand and explore potential career options. It will also provide the Intern an opportunity to grow professionally, identify personal strengths and weaknesses, apply learned theory to practical situations, and gain an appreciation of the role, duties, and responsibilities of the work that is associated with a government municipality. Generally, the Intern will provide administrative assistance and support for projects and tasks assignments to departments at the Town of Bluffton. The tasks will vary depending upon the assigned department.

Essential Job Functions
Assist the Public Services Department with carpentry, painting, plumbing, electrical work, pruning, plant installation, fertilization, and irrigation installation & repairs.
Manage assigned projects to meet deadline demands.
Provide administrative support to Department staff members to include, but not be limited to, copying, scanning, faxing, delivering, organizing or other duties associated with administrative tasks.
Conduct on-line research.
Organize materials or items for events and assist with set-up and breakdown.
Compile information into spreadsheets or documents.
Prepare reports and information for meetings.
Perform Emergency or disaster related duties if needed.
Perform other duties as apparent or assigned.

Qualifications

Education and Experience:
Prefer undergraduate or graduate college students or individuals who
have graduated in the past year or less. Studying building trades, carpentry, painting, plumbing, electric, etc or someone studying turf management/ horticulture, pruning, flowers, fertilization and irrigation.

Licenses or Certifications:
Valid South Carolina driver’s license.

Special Requirements:
Must pass drug screen test.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
The successful candidate must have excellent writing skills, communication skills, and a positive attitude. A good understanding of the social media sites such as Facebook, LinkedIn, Twitter and similar sites would be beneficial. Knowledge of standard office practices, procedures, equipment, and office assistance techniques; knowledge of business English, spelling and arithmetic; ability to read and understand basic Town and State policies and procedures of limited scope and difficulty; ability to type accurately at a reasonable rate of speed; ability to operate standard office and computer equipment; ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with associates and the general public.

Physical Demands & Work Environment
This work requires the occasional exertion of up to 20 pounds of force; work regularly requires sitting, speaking or hearing, using hands to finger, handle or feel and repetitive motions and occasionally requires standing, walking, stooping, kneeling, crouching or crawling, reaching with hands and arms, pushing or pulling and lifting; work will generally be in an office setting however, some assignments, depending upon department, will include tasks and projects outside; work has no special vision requirements; vocal communication is required for expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word levels; work requires preparing and analyzing written or computer data, using of measuring devices and observing general surroundings and activities; work may have exposure to environmental conditions for outside assignments; work is generally in a light to moderately noisy location (e.g. business office with copy machines, telephones and/or computer printers, light traffic).

Duties are performed primarily in a moderately noisy business office with copy machines, phones, and printers along with some light foot traffic.

The Town of Bluffton has the right to revise this job description at any time. This description does not represent in any way a contract of employment.

The Town of Bluffton commits to a policy of equal employment opportunity for applicants and employees, complying with local, state and federal laws. The Town’s policy is to employ qualified persons without discrimination regarding race, creed, color, religion, age, sex, country of national origin, marital status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, political affiliation, ethnicity, or status in any other group protected by federal/state/local law. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

2025 Summer Internship - Police Department

Job Summary
To apply for an Internship at the Town of Bluffton, please submit your resume, application for employment and cover letter.
Your cover letter must indicate what weeks you are available to work from 5/1/2025– 9/5/2025 and why you are interested in the below department :

Department: Police Department

The Town of Bluffton recognizes that an internship experience can be valuable to a student’s educational development and can bring the Town of Bluffton added value to assist in a variety of assignments. The Internship will provide work experience to students to expand and explore potential career options. It will also provide the Intern an opportunity to grow professionally, identify personal strengths and weaknesses, apply learned theory to practical situations, and gain an appreciation of the role, duties, and responsibilities of the work that is associated with a government municipality. Generally, the Intern will provide administrative assistance and support for projects and tasks assignments to departments at the Town of Bluffton. The tasks will vary depending upon the assigned department.

Essential Job Functions
Assist the Police Department with:
Assisting with answering phones
Assisting customers when they enter into the lobby
Assisting with filing
Assisting with fingerprinting
Manage assigned projects to meet deadline demands.
Provide administrative support to Department staff members to include, but not be limited to, copying, scanning, faxing, delivering, organizing or other duties associated with administrative tasks.
Conduct on-line research.
Organize materials or items for events and assist with set-up and breakdown.
Compile information into spreadsheets or documents.
Prepare reports and information for meetings.
Perform Emergency or disaster related duties if needed.
Perform other duties as apparent or assigned.

Qualifications

Education and Experience:
Prefer undergraduate or graduate college students or individuals who have graduated in the past year or less.

Licenses or Certifications:
Valid South Carolina driver’s license.

Special Requirements:
Must pass drug screen test.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
The successful candidate must have excellent writing skills, communication skills, and a positive attitude. A good understanding of the social media sites such as Facebook, LinkedIn, Twitter and similar sites would be beneficial. Knowledge of standard office practices, procedures, equipment, and office assistance techniques; knowledge of business English, spelling and arithmetic; ability to read and understand basic Town and State policies and procedures of limited scope and difficulty; ability to type accurately at a reasonable rate of speed; ability to operate standard office and computer equipment; ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with associates and the general public.

Physical Demands & Work Environment
This work requires the occasional exertion of up to 20 pounds of force; work regularly requires sitting, speaking or hearing, using hands to finger, handle or feel and repetitive motions and occasionally requires standing, walking, stooping, kneeling, crouching or crawling, reaching with hands and arms, pushing or pulling and lifting; work will generally be in an office setting however, some assignments, depending upon department, will include tasks and projects outside; work has no special vision requirements; vocal communication is required for expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word levels; work requires preparing and analyzing written or computer data, using of measuring devices and observing general surroundings and activities; work may have exposure to environmental conditions for outside assignments; work is generally in a light to moderately noisy location (e.g. business office with copy machines, telephones and/or computer printers, light traffic).

Duties are performed primarily in a moderately noisy business office with copy machines, phones, and printers along with some light foot traffic.

The Town of Bluffton has the right to revise this job description at any time. This description does not represent in any way a contract of employment.

The Town of Bluffton commits to a policy of equal employment opportunity for applicants and employees, complying with local, state and federal laws. The Town’s policy is to employ qualified persons without discrimination regarding race, creed, color, religion, age, sex, country of national origin, marital status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, political affiliation, ethnicity, or status in any other group protected by federal/state/local law. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

2025 Summer Internship - Human Resources Department

Job Summary
To apply for an Internship at the Town of Bluffton, please submit your resume, application for employment and cover letter.

Your cover letter must indicate what weeks you are available to work from 5/1/2025– 9/5/2025 and why you are interested in the below department :

Department: Human Resources

The Town of Bluffton recognizes that an internship experience can be valuable to a student’s educational development and can bring the Town of Bluffton added value to assist in a variety of assignments. The Internship will provide work experience to students to expand and explore potential career options. It will also provide the Intern an opportunity to grow professionally, identify personal strengths and weaknesses, apply learned theory to practical situations, and gain an appreciation of the role, duties, and responsibilities of the work that is associated with a government municipality. Generally, the Intern will provide administrative assistance and support for projects and tasks assignments to departments at the Town of Bluffton. The tasks will vary depending upon the assigned department.

Essential Job Functions
Helps assist managing monthly PCard report to ensure all receipts are received and uploaded to Finance.
Helps plan monthly events for employees, including events for birthdays and anniversaries, and wellness events.
Maintain employee files.
Attend Wellness Committee meetings and take minutes.
Compile data across various platforms.
Assist with making new hire folders.
Assist with new hire onboarding.
Manage assigned projects to meet deadline demands.
Provide administrative support to Department staff members to include, but not be limited to, copying, scanning, faxing, delivering, organizing or other duties associated with administrative tasks.
Conduct on-line research.
Organize materials or items for events and assist with set-up and breakdown.
Compile information into spreadsheets or documents.
Prepare reports and information for meetings.
Perform Emergency or disaster related duties if needed.
Perform other duties as apparent or assigned.

Qualifications

Education and Experience:
Prefer undergraduate or graduate college students or individuals who have graduated in the past year or less.

Licenses or Certifications:
Valid South Carolina driver’s license.

Special Requirements:
Must pass drug screen test.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
The successful candidate must have excellent writing skills, communication skills, and a positive attitude. A good understanding of the social media sites such as Facebook, LinkedIn, Twitter and similar sites would be beneficial. Knowledge of standard office practices, procedures, equipment, and office assistance techniques; knowledge of business English, spelling and arithmetic; ability to read and understand basic Town and State policies and procedures of limited scope and difficulty; ability to type accurately at a reasonable rate of speed; ability to operate standard office and computer equipment; ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with associates and the general public.

Physical Demands & Work Environment
This work requires the occasional exertion of up to 20 pounds of force; work regularly requires sitting, speaking or hearing, using hands to finger, handle or feel and repetitive motions and occasionally requires standing, walking, stooping, kneeling, crouching or crawling, reaching with hands and arms, pushing or pulling and lifting; work will generally be in an office setting however, some assignments, depending upon department, will include tasks and projects outside; work has no special vision requirements; vocal communication is required for expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word levels; work requires preparing and analyzing written or computer data, using of measuring devices and observing general surroundings and activities; work may have exposure to environmental conditions for outside assignments; work is generally in a light to moderately noisy location (e.g. business office with copy machines, telephones and/or computer printers, light traffic).

Duties are performed primarily in a moderately noisy business office with copy machines, phones, and printers along with some light foot traffic.

The Town of Bluffton has the right to revise this job description at any time. This description does not represent in any way a contract of employment.

The Town of Bluffton commits to a policy of equal employment opportunity for applicants and employees, complying with local, state and federal laws. The Town’s policy is to employ qualified persons without discrimination regarding race, creed, color, religion, age, sex, country of national origin, marital status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, political affiliation, ethnicity, or status in any other group protected by federal/state/local law. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

2025 Summer Internship - Finance Department

Job Summary
To apply for an Internship at the Town of Bluffton, please submit your resume, application for employment and cover letter.
Your cover letter must indicate what weeks you are available to work from 5/1/2025– 9/5/2025 and why you are interested in the below department :

Department: Finance

The Town of Bluffton recognizes that an internship experience can be valuable to a student’s educational development and can bring the Town of Bluffton added value to assist in a variety of assignments. The Internship will provide work experience to students to expand and explore potential career options. It will also provide the Intern an opportunity to grow professionally, identify personal strengths and weaknesses, apply learned theory to practical situations, and gain an appreciation of the role, duties, and responsibilities of the work that is associated with a government municipality. Generally, the Intern will provide administrative assistance and support for projects and tasks assignments to departments at the Town of Bluffton. The tasks will vary depending upon the assigned department.

Essential Job Functions:
Assist the Finance Department with:
Assisting with budget information
Assisting with Business License and Treasury services
Reconciliations
Enter journal entries
Run reports
Manage assigned projects to meet deadline demands.
Provide administrative support to Department staff members to include, but not be limited to, copying, scanning, faxing, delivering, organizing or other duties associated with administrative tasks.
Conduct on-line research.
Organize materials or items for events and assist with set-up and breakdown.
Compile information into spreadsheets or documents.
Prepare reports and information for meetings.
Perform Emergency or disaster related duties if needed.
Perform other duties as apparent or assigned.

Qualifications

Education and Experience:
Prefer undergraduate or graduate college students or individuals who have graduated in the past year or less.

Licenses or Certifications:
Valid South Carolina driver’s license.

Special Requirements:
Must pass drug screen test.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
The successful candidate must have excellent writing skills, communication skills, and a positive attitude. A good understanding of the social media sites such as Facebook, LinkedIn, Twitter and similar sites would be beneficial. Knowledge of standard office practices, procedures, equipment, and office assistance techniques; knowledge of business English, spelling and arithmetic; ability to read and understand basic Town and State policies and procedures of limited scope and difficulty; ability to type accurately at a reasonable rate of speed; ability to operate standard office and computer equipment; ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with associates and the general public.

Physical Demands & Work Environment
This work requires the occasional exertion of up to 20 pounds of force; work regularly requires sitting, speaking or hearing, using hands to finger, handle or feel and repetitive motions and occasionally requires standing, walking, stooping, kneeling, crouching or crawling, reaching with hands and arms, pushing or pulling and lifting; work will generally be in an office setting however, some assignments, depending upon department, will include tasks and projects outside; work has no special vision requirements; vocal communication is required for expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word levels; work requires preparing and analyzing written or computer data, using of measuring devices and observing general surroundings and activities; work may have exposure to environmental conditions for outside assignments; work is generally in a light to moderately noisy location (e.g. business office with copy machines, telephones and/or computer printers, light traffic).

Duties are performed primarily in a moderately noisy business office with copy machines, phones, and printers along with some light foot traffic.

The Town of Bluffton has the right to revise this job description at any time. This description does not represent in any way a contract of employment.

The Town of Bluffton commits to a policy of equal employment opportunity for applicants and employees, complying with local, state and federal laws. The Town’s policy is to employ qualified persons without discrimination regarding race, creed, color, religion, age, sex, country of national origin, marital status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, political affiliation, ethnicity, or status in any other group protected by federal/state/local law. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Immigration Paralegal

Please see the Burr & Forman LLP website for more information and to apply.  

Project Administrator

The Project Admin supports project teams by managing project documents, assisting with permitting, and construction closeout. The Project Admin sets up and archives projects, coordinates project-related tasks, and supports project managers with document preparation and communication. The role involves managing subconsultant authorizations, invoicing, and tracking accounts receivables. This role requires strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and ability to manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.

Key Qualifications 

• Exceptionally positive attitude and energy

• Proficiency in customer service and advanced written and verbal communication skills

• Advanced organizational capability, analytical ability, and problem-solving skills

• Demonstrated excellence in managing multiple tasks, personal time management, and coordination among teams of people

• Proficiency with Microsoft software

• Experience in design, land or infrastructure development, or real estate preferred

• 2 years of college or an Associate’s Degree required.

• 2 years of construction or development permitting experience.

• Familiarity with Adobe PDFs, Microsoft Suite, and project-related software.

• US Driver's License required. 

Patrol Lieutenant

Job Summary

The purpose of this position is to perform advanced protective service and administrative work in enforcing laws for the Town of Bluffton (Town). Duties include overseeing various units within the Department including the Criminal Investigations Division; planning, coordinating, and supervising the work of assigned units; enforcing the law; handling personnel matters; preparing and maintaining records and files; managing hiring, retention, training, fleet administration, supplies, and records operations; preparing various reports; and providing assistance to the public.

Essential Job Functions

Oversees and coordinates the work of assigned units.
Gives suitable police assignments and instructions to sergeants and police officers
Supervises the activities of a sergeants and police officers; reviews officers’ reports and paperwork for correctness; and ensures work product follows proper procedures..
Handles personnel matters; maintains records.
Works criminal cases as needed.
Processes evidence.
Guides, teaches, and trains assigned officers on police duties, including officer safety, liabilities, and ethics.
Reviews officers’ incident reports, citations, and activity reports for completeness and accuracy.
Responds to major incidents within the Town; coordinates a successful resolution.
Reviews assigned employees performance; documents; and provides appropriate recognition or addresses issues when appropriate.
Provides assigned employees with needed advice; assists when difficult problems arise.
Serves as Administrator for investigative resources within the Department such as ROCIC, SARIC, NW3C, etc.
Attends parole hearings, Court, and grand jury hearings.
Administers the Crimestopper’s Program for the Department.
Assures that Police objectives are met and archived.
Prepares written reports.
Attends training and meetings.
Performs other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Education and Experience:

Associate’s degree (Bachelor’s degree preferred); and eight (8) years of law enforcement work experience including supervisory experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Licenses or Certifications:

Valid South Carolina driver’s license.
Possess a South Carolina Criminal Justice Training Academy certification.
Have completed Supervisory Training.
Desire Certification/Training as follows:
NCIC Certification; Internal Affairs; Police Applicant Background Investigations; Basic and Advanced Crime Scene Processing; Advanced Interviewing Techniques; Drug Unit Commander; Officer Involved Shootings; Homicide Investigations; Command Institute for Law Enforcement Executives; Executive Leadership; and Managing the Criminal Investigations Unit.

Special Requirements:

May be assigned collateral duty assignments to assist sergeants, detectives, traffic unit, victim advocate, etc.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

Knowledge of police methods, practices, and procedures.
Knowledge of pertinent federal and state laws and municipal ordinances.
Knowledge of the rules and regulations of the Police Department.
Knowledge of the geography of the Town and location of important buildings.
Knowledge of supervisory practices and principles.
Skill in using firearms.
Skill in operating a police vehicles.
Skill in establishing and maintaining maintain effective relationship with associates and the general public.
Skill in communicating, both verbally and in writing.
Ability to carry out oral and written instructions.
Ability to prepare clear reports,
Ability to deal professionally, courteously, and fairly with the public.
Ability to analyze complex problems.
Ability to adopt quick, effective, and reasonable courses of action when dealing with hazardous circumstances.
Ability to lead, manage, and direct the activities of law enforcement personnel.
Ability to effectively evaluate the quality and quantity of work of employees.

Physical Demands & Work Environment

The work is light work. The employee is frequently required to apply 10 pounds of force to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects. The employee is occasionally required to exert up to 20 pounds of force to move objects. In addition, positions in this classification typically require balancing, climbing, feeling, grasping, handling, perceiving sounds at normal speaking levels, kneeling, manual dexterity, mental acuity, pulling, pushing, reaching, repetitive motion, speaking, standing, stooping, expressing ideas by the spoken word, visual acuity to determine accuracy or observe facilities, and walking.

Duties are performed primarily in a moderately noisy business office with copy machines, phones, and printers along with some light foot traffic. The Town of Bluffton has the right to revise this job description at any time. This description does not represent in any way a contract of employment.

The Town of Bluffton commits to a policy of equal employment opportunity for applicants and employees, complying with local, state and federal laws. The Town’s policy is to employ qualified persons without discrimination regarding race, creed, color, religion, age, sex, country of national origin, marital status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, political affiliation, ethnicity, or status in any other group protected by federal/state/local law. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Patrol Sergeant

Job Summary

The purpose of this position is to perform protective service work service as a shift supervisor and to enforce laws for the Town of Bluffton (Town). Duties include; responding to emergency police situations; driving or walking to observe illegal or suspicious activities; enforcing laws and maintaining law and order, and providing assistance to the public. This position may be assigned to any of the following: School Resource Officer Supervisor, Community Action Team Supervisor, and/or Patrol Supervisor.

Essential Job Functions

Operates patrol vehicle or walks to observe for violations of traffic laws, suspicious activities or persons, and disturbances of law and order; operates specialized police equipment.
Assists in the direction and supervision of activities of a shift; reviews officers’ reports and paperwork for correctness; and processes evidence.
Prepares and conducts shift briefings.
Guides, teaches, and trains assigned officers on police duties, including officer safety, liabilities, and ethics.
Oversees new hire training; registers new hires to academy; tracks Officer certifications; sets-up training programs; maintains armory; and attends Court proceedings.
Oversees front desk; handles walk-ins; completes FOIA/Rul3 5/subpoena requests; enters information on warrants, citations, and trespassing notices.
Receives and relays directives, assignments, and special orders to assigned Police Officers.
Oversees supervision of certain cases and assignments depending on situation.
Reviews officers’ incident reports, citations, and activity reports for completeness and accuracy.
Reviews assigned employees performance; documents; and provides appropriate recognition or addresses issues when appropriate.
Assists (or conducts) in investigations of direct reports who may be in violation of the law or policy; recommends disciplinary action if appropriate.
Assumes immediate supervision for major incidents and/or emergencies involving patrol shifts.
Guides and coaches officers in preparation and the prosecution of Municipal Court cases, as well as case preparation for solicitors regarding general sessions cases.
Guides and coaches officers in courtroom testimony.
Attends training in reference to legal, homeland security and officer safety updates.
Operates various equipment for marine patrol and law enforcement.
Obtains and evaluates bid proposals and quotes on various equipment needed.
Communicates with other agencies as needed.
May be assigned to collateral duty assignments such as detective, traffic unit, victim advocate, etc.
Performs other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Education and Experience:

High school diploma or equivalent including advanced training relevant to law enforcement (Associate or Bachelor’s degree preferred); and six (6) years of law enforcement work experience including at least two (2) years’ experience as a Supervisor of Sergeant or higher; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Licenses or Certifications:

Valid South Carolina driver’s license.

Possess a South Carolina Criminal Justice Training Academy certification.

Special Requirements:

None.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

Knowledge of police methods, practices, and procedures.
Knowledge of the rules and regulations of the Police Department.
Knowledge of the geography of the Town and location of important buildings.
Knowledge of supervisory practices and principles.
Skill in using firearms.
Skill in operating a police vehicles.
Skill in establishing and maintaining maintain effective relationship with associates and the general public.
Ability to carry out oral and written instructions.
Ability to prepare clear reports.
Ability to deal professionally, courteously, and fairly with the public.
Ability to analyze situation.
Ability to adopt quick, effective, and reasonable courses of action when dealing with hazardous circumstances.
Ability to lead, manage, and direct the activities of law enforcement personnel.
Ability to effectively evaluate the quality and quantity of work of employees.

Physical Demands & Work Environment

The work is light work. The employee is frequently required to apply 10 pounds of force to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects. The employee is occasionally required to exert up to 20 pounds of force to move objects. In addition, positions in this classification typically require balancing, climbing, crawling, crouching, feeling, grasping, handling, perceiving sounds at normal speaking levels, discriminating among sounds, kneeling, lifting, manual dexterity, mental acuity, pulling, pushing, reaching, repetitive motion, speaking, standing, stooping, expressing ideas by the spoken word, shouting to be heard above ambient noise, visual acuity to analyze data/work with color or depth perception/determine accuracy or observe facilities/operate motor vehicles or equipment/inspect defects or fabricate parts, and walking.

Duties are regularly performed outdoors under various weather conditions with: exposure to fumes, airborne particles, and bloodborne pathogens; exposure to toxic substances, electrical hazards, and explosives; exposure to vibrations and loud noises (such as traffic); and occasionally working in cramped or high places. Work requires dealing with potentially hostile or violent individuals, performing strenuous tasks, or potentially wearing protective gear such as respirators. Duties are also performed in a moderately noisy business office with copy machines, phones, and printers along with some light foot traffic.

The Town of Bluffton has the right to revise this job description at any time. This

description does not represent in any way a contract of employment.

The Town of Bluffton commits to a policy of equal employment opportunity for applicants and employees, complying with local, state and federal laws. The Town’s policy is to employ qualified persons without discrimination regarding race, creed, color, religion, age, sex, country of national origin, marital status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, political affiliation, ethnicity, or status in any other group protected by federal/state/local law. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Patrol Corporal

Job Summary

The purpose of this position is to perform protective service work and enforce laws for the Town of Bluffton (Town). Duties include; enforcing laws; investigating criminal activity; ensuring safety of public; maintaining records and files; testifying in Court; and preparing reports.

Essential Job Functions

Operates patrol vehicle or walks to observe for violations of traffic laws, suspicious activities or persons, and disturbances of law and order; operates specialized police equipment; and maintains a visible police presence throughout the community.
Interviews victims and witnesses; obtains additional information regarding crime, accident, violation, etc.
Investigates crimes; collects and processes evidence; and conducts searches.
Responds to radio dispatches; answers calls and complaints; serves warrants, summons, etc.; and completes arrest records.
Participates in illegal drug enforcement operations; conducts surveillance.
Makes arrests and testifies in Court; prepares incident and various special reports.
Enforces traffic laws; investigates accidents; issues traffic citations; directs traffic; and provides first responder medical assistance.
Provides police escorts, directs traffic; performs residential and commercial security checks.
Participates in a variety of in-service and special training programs.
Responds to and investigates domestic disputes; assists other law enforcement agencies when assigned.
Reports dangers of defective streets, sidewalks, traffic lights or other hazardous conditions.
Performs Quartermaster duties; maintains inventory of Police uniforms and equipment.
Provides information on uniforms/equipment/vehicles for budget purposes.
Schedules vehicle maintenance for the Department; maintains collision records; arranges for repairs; and deals with fleet administration issues.
Conducts background investigations for new hires.; assists with recruitment tests and oral boards.
Registers recruits for the academy.
Assists with training duties.
Provides police escorts, directs traffic; performs residential and commercial security checks.
Participates as a Field Training Officer.
Performs other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Education and Experience:

High school diploma or equivalent including advanced training relevant to law enforcement (Associate or Bachelor’s degree preferred); and four (4) years of law enforcement work experience including at least one (1) year experience with the Bluffton Police Department; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Licenses or Certifications:

Valid South Carolina driver’s license.
Possess a South Carolina Criminal Justice Training Academy certification
Sworn Police Officer Certification.

Special Requirements:

None.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

Knowledge of police methods, practices and procedures.
Knowledge of the rules and regulations of the Police Department.
Knowledge of the geography of the Town and location of important buildings.
Skill in using firearms.
Skill in operating a police vehicles.
Skill in establishing and maintaining maintain effective relationship with associates and the general public.
Ability to carry out oral and written instructions.
Ability to prepare clear reports,
Ability to deal professionally, courteously, and fairly with the public.
Ability to analyze situation.
Ability to adopt quick, effective, and reasonable courses of action when dealing with hazardous circumstances.

Physical Demands & Work Environment

The work is light work. The employee is frequently required to apply 10 pounds of force to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects. The employee is occasionally required to exert up to 20 pounds of force to move objects. In addition, positions in this classification typically require balancing, climbing, crawling, crouching, feeling, grasping, handling, perceiving sounds at normal speaking levels, discriminating among sounds, lifting, manual dexterity, mental acuity, reaching, repetitive motion, speaking, standing, expressing ideas by the spoken word, visual acuity to analyze data/work with color or depth perception/determine accuracy or observe facilities/operate motor vehicles or equipment, and walking.

Duties are regularly performed outdoors under various weather conditions with: exposure to fumes, airborne particles, and bloodborne pathogens; exposure to toxic substances, electrical hazards, and explosives; exposure to vibrations and loud noises (such as traffic); and occasionally working in cramped or high places. Work requires dealing with potentially hostile or violent individuals, performing strenuous tasks, or potentially wearing protective gear such as respirators. Duties are also performed in a moderately noisy business office with copy machines, phones, and printers along with some light foot traffic.

The Town of Bluffton has the right to revise this job description at any time. This description does not represent in any way a contract of employment.

The Town of Bluffton commits to a policy of equal employment opportunity for applicants and employees, complying with local, state and federal laws. The Town’s policy is to employ qualified persons without discrimination regarding race, creed, color, religion, age, sex, country of national origin, marital status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, political affiliation, ethnicity, or status in any other group protected by federal/state/local law. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.