Police Officer

Police Officer

Employer: West Columbia Police Department (SC)

Salary: $41,374.82 - $60,300.63 Annually

Location: 200 North 12th Street, West Columbia, SC

Job Type: Full-Time Regular

Department: Police

Closing Date: Continuous

Essential 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 weather

Benefits

• Employee Health and Dental Insurance Paid by City
• Merit Raises & Cost of Living Increases
• SC Police Retirement System (PORS)
• Paid City Holidays
• 2-Weeks Paid Vacation
• Free Employee Gym Membership
• Take Home Car
• $1,500 Sign On Bonus with 2 Year Commitment
• $150 Monthly Stipend if Bilingual (Preferably Spanish) or Sign Language