Police Officer

Summary

Police OfficerEmployer: West Columbia Police Department (SC)Salary: $41,374.82 - $60,300.63 AnnuallyLocation: 200 North 12th Street, West Columbia, SCJob Type: Full-Time RegularDepartment: PoliceClosing Date: ContinuousEssential Job Functions• Must be 21 years of age• Must have a high school diploma or G.E.D.• Must be a U.S. Citizen• Must have basic computer skills• Must have a valid S.C. driver's license (or be able to obtain one) and be able to safely operate a motor vehicle under normal and emergency situations, sometimes at high speeds, in fair and inclement weather• Must not have a disqualifying incident on driving record such as driving under the influence of alcohol or dangerous drugs, reckless homicide, involuntary manslaughter or leaving the scene of an accident, etc.• Must be able to physically restrain another individual• Must be able to physically defend oneself• Must be able to maintain focus and mental preparedness of shifts of 12-14 hours• Must be able to load a weapon as well as safely and accurately fire a semi-automatic weapon• Must be able to successfully pass a medical exam to include vision, hearing, and color blindness to S.C. Criminal Justice Academy standards• Must be able to see well in a low light environment• Must be able to pass a drug test• Must be able to pass a polygraph exam• Must be able to pass a psychological test to establish suitability for the demands and stresses of law enforcement employment• Must have a satisfactory credit history• Must be of good moral character as determined by a background investigation• Must be able to successfully pass a physical agility test that includes the ability to run, climb, jump, lift, and drag heavy weight (over 100 lbs.) within standards and times established by the S.C. Criminal Justice Academy.• Must have good communication skills• Must have no convictions for crimes of moral turpitude as defined in law• Must be able to tolerate exposure to extreme heat, cold, humidity, and inclement weatherBenefitsEmployee Health and Dental Insurance Paid by CityMerit Raises & Cost of Living IncreasesSC Police Retirement System (PORS)Paid City Holidays2-Weeks Paid VacationFree Employee Gym MembershipTake Home Car$1,500 Sign On Bonus with 2 Year Commitment$150 Monthly Stipend if Bilingual (Preferably Spanish) or Sign Language

Job Description

Police OfficerEmployer: West Columbia Police Department (SC)Salary: $41,374.82 - $60,300.63 AnnuallyLocation: 200 North 12th Street, West Columbia, SCJob Type: Full-Time RegularDepartment: PoliceClosing Date: ContinuousEssential Job Functions• Must be 21 years of age• Must have a high school diploma or G.E.D.• Must be a U.S. Citizen• Must have basic computer skills• Must have a valid S.C. driver's license (or be able to obtain one) and be able to safely operate a motor vehicle under normal and emergency situations, sometimes at high speeds, in fair and inclement weather• Must not have a disqualifying incident on driving record such as driving under the influence of alcohol or dangerous drugs, reckless homicide, involuntary manslaughter or leaving the scene of an accident, etc.• Must be able to physically restrain another individual• Must be able to physically defend oneself• Must be able to maintain focus and mental preparedness of shifts of 12-14 hours• Must be able to load a weapon as well as safely and accurately fire a semi-automatic weapon• Must be able to successfully pass a medical exam to include vision, hearing, and color blindness to S.C. Criminal Justice Academy standards• Must be able to see well in a low light environment• Must be able to pass a drug test• Must be able to pass a polygraph exam• Must be able to pass a psychological test to establish suitability for the demands and stresses of law enforcement employment• Must have a satisfactory credit history• Must be of good moral character as determined by a background investigation• Must be able to successfully pass a physical agility test that includes the ability to run, climb, jump, lift, and drag heavy weight (over 100 lbs.) within standards and times established by the S.C. Criminal Justice Academy.• Must have good communication skills• Must have no convictions for crimes of moral turpitude as defined in law• Must be able to tolerate exposure to extreme heat, cold, humidity, and inclement weatherBenefitsEmployee Health and Dental Insurance Paid by CityMerit Raises & Cost of Living IncreasesSC Police Retirement System (PORS)Paid City Holidays2-Weeks Paid VacationFree Employee Gym MembershipTake Home Car$1,500 Sign On Bonus with 2 Year Commitment$150 Monthly Stipend if Bilingual (Preferably Spanish) or Sign Language