Summary
Police OfficerThe application must be completed including all current and previous work history and education. A resume may be attached, but not substituted for completing work history and education sections of the application. Starting Pay range based on certified police experience: Depends on experience: $59,160 minimum (no experience)-$71,977 (5 or more years of certified law enforcement experience) Additional Perks: Take home vehicle Tattoos & facial hair permitted Outer protective vests are provided for officers as standard wear. All uniforms and duty shoes are paid for by USC Beaufort. Built in overtime up to $ 7,000.00 Free University tuition after six months of employment including up to four classes per year ($5,798.00 value) used at any of the University of South Carolina campuses. Gym on campus Police Officer Retirement System Advanced law enforcement training opportunities. No college degree required Special event pay 15 days of vacation leave per year 15 days of sick leave per year 13 paid holidays per year (including an extended December holiday) State health/dental/vision options Paid Parental Leave Professional Development Opportunities. Sign-On Bonus: $7,500 sign-on bonus new hire, who was as an applicant, was currently working either as a Class 1 Law Enforcement Officer certified by the South Carolina Criminal Justice Academy or has been inactive with a law enforcement agency for less than 12 months and is able to have Class 1 certification immediately reinstated upon hire. Executed as follows: $1,750 after successful completion field training; $750 after successful completion of 1st anniversary; $2,500 after successful completion of 2nd anniversary; and $2,500 after successful completion of 3rd anniversary.
Job Description
Police OfficerThe application must be completed including all current and previous work history and education. A resume may be attached, but not substituted for completing work history and education sections of the application. Starting Pay range based on certified police experience: Depends on experience: $59,160 minimum (no experience)-$71,977 (5 or more years of certified law enforcement experience) Additional Perks: Take home vehicle Tattoos & facial hair permitted Outer protective vests are provided for officers as standard wear. All uniforms and duty shoes are paid for by USC Beaufort. Built in overtime up to $ 7,000.00 Free University tuition after six months of employment including up to four classes per year ($5,798.00 value) used at any of the University of South Carolina campuses. Gym on campus Police Officer Retirement System Advanced law enforcement training opportunities. No college degree required Special event pay 15 days of vacation leave per year 15 days of sick leave per year 13 paid holidays per year (including an extended December holiday) State health/dental/vision options Paid Parental Leave Professional Development Opportunities. Sign-On Bonus: $7,500 sign-on bonus new hire, who was as an applicant, was currently working either as a Class 1 Law Enforcement Officer certified by the South Carolina Criminal Justice Academy or has been inactive with a law enforcement agency for less than 12 months and is able to have Class 1 certification immediately reinstated upon hire. Executed as follows: $1,750 after successful completion field training; $750 after successful completion of 1st anniversary; $2,500 after successful completion of 2nd anniversary; and $2,500 after successful completion of 3rd anniversary.
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