Recruiting

Are you looking for a career in law enforcement and want to work for an agency that works hand-in-hand with a community that values its police department? Do you want to work for a police department that values its officers, emphasizes a healthy work-life balance, and is family friendly? If the answer to both of these questions is yes, we'd welcome your application.

Compensation:

Starting salary for uncertified applicants is $48,007.44. Starting salary for certified police officers is $48,007.44 to $56,635.00.

Other benefits include:

No-cost employee insurance
Employer-shared family insurance coverage
401(k) plan
Take-home vehicle
Overtime pay
Holiday pay
Off-duty incentives

Minimum Requirements:

Must be 21 years of age.
Must be a high school graduate or possess a GED.
Must have no criminal convictions.
Must be of good moral character.
Solid driver record with no convictions for Driving Under the Influence within the past 10 years. Convictions for Driving Under Suspension within the past 5 years will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis.

Police Officer Selection Process:

Physical Agility Test as mandated by the SC Criminal Justice Academy
Police Officer Selection Test (POST), which includes a reading , writing, and comprehension test
Initial interview conducted by senior patrolmen and supervisors within the department
Polygraph Examination
Final interview conducted by the Command Staff of the police department
Medical examination, drug screen, and psychological examination

Uncertified applicants will be required to complete the South Carolina Criminal Justice Academy’s Basic Law Enforcement program, which will include eight weeks at our academy in Columbia, SC. The police department pays your salary while you are at the Academy and provides all equipment and transportation.

Current in-state certified applicants must possess a valid LE 1 certification from the SC Criminal Justice Academy at the time of applying. We will also accept out-of-state transfers for those who possess a valid POST certification.

Out-of-state applicants will be required to obtain a South Carolina Driver’s License prior to the start of employment. Out-of-state POST certified individuals will be required to complete the South Carolina Criminal Justice Academy Special Basic Class 1 training within six months of employment.