Position: Police Officer
The Town of Pendleton is accepting resumes with applications for the position of Full-Time Police Officer. This position requires a community-oriented officer who has excellent interpersonal skills and who can effectively enforce the laws and ordinances of the State of South Carolina and the Town of Pendleton.
Position hours: The schedule for this position varies depending on the needs of the police department or shift.
Job duties:
- Patrols the Town limits to protect the safety of citizens
- Responds to calls for service relayed by dispatch
- Prepares detailed written incident and investigation reports
- Conducts follow-up on investigations assigned
- Conduct Community Engagement projects throughout the year
- Other duties as prescribed by the Chief of Police
- Follows department and city policies and procedures, as well as state and town regulations. Perform independently in the absence of higher-ranking officers.
Qualifications:
- High school diploma or GED and must be a minimum of 21 years old
- Class 1 certified through SCCJA (certified); or Have the ability to complete SCCJA Basic Law to become Class 1 certified (uncertified).
- Must be authorized to work in the U.S. and have the physical ability to perform essential job functions
- Must pass physical, psychological, and background checks
Pay info: Uncertified/$45,000 Certified/$48,000-DOE/DOQ (Incentives available for education and foreign language proficiency)
How to apply: Complete an application, which can be picked up at Town Hall at 310 Greenville St., Pendleton, SC 29670, or by successfully submitting "Application Part 1" and "Application Part 2."
Resume and application can be mailed to the Town of Pendleton, C/O Chief Crosby, 310 Greenville St., Pendleton, SC 29670. Or email to robertc@townofpendleton.org.
The Town of Pendleton is an Equal Opportunity Employer. No phone calls, please.
Open until filled.