Police Officer

Salary : $62,220.00 - $68,574.00 Annually
Location : Police/Municipal Court Complex - Beaufort, SC
Job Type: Full-Time
Department: Police
Opening Date: 08/14/2026


JOB DESCRIPTION


During all phases of the application process, all information requested must be accurate and truthful. Failure to provide information as requested will terminate your application process. Questionable information may require an explanation before further processing can take place. If you are employed and information provided is found to be false, the result can be termination from employment.

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The City of Beaufort Police Department is seeking to fill an open police officer position within the Department. Experienced certified police officers, civilian-military police officers, or former military police officers are preferred but not required. This police officer position performs patrol duties in assigned areas of the City, responds to calls for service, generates calls for service; enforces federal and state laws and city ordinances; performs traffic enforcement; conducts property checks, and participates in community-oriented policing activities.

Up to $5,000 Signing bonus In-State Certified Law Enforcement Officer Candidates or Up to $2,500 Relocation Allowance For Qualified Candidates.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION


MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:
Applicants must meet all requirements for employment consideration:
• Must be 21 years of age
• Must have a high school diploma or general education development (GED) equivalent
• Must be a US Citizen
• Must obtain a valid SC driver's license before the date of the hire
• Must have a clean criminal record (no felonies, serious misdemeanors, criminal domestic violence, or crimes of moral turpitude)
• Must have a clean driving history, with no convictions for driving under the influence, driving under suspension, or leaving the scene of an accident within the past ten years. Convictions for speeding must be minimal
• Must have an Honorable Discharge if previously served in the military
• If currently employed as a certified officer, the candidate must have a favorable work history with their department
• Must have no prior history of illicit drug use, which conflicts with Department policy
• Must be able to pass all phases of the hiring process
HIRING PROCESS:
The process consists of:
• Submission of a properly completed police application prior to the closing date (Incomplete applications will not be processed)
• Background investigation (criminal history, credit history, driving history, work history)
• Oral interview board
• Pass the Police Officer Selection Test (written aptitude test)
• Successfully pass a physical agility course
• Successfully complete polygraph exam
• Successfully complete psychological exam
• Successfully pass a medical physical exam and drug screening
SALARY INFORMATION:
Salary is based on education and experience.
Salary Range is: $61,000.00-$67,229.00 (Depends on Qualifications)
An additional percentage will be attributed to the annual salary of those with higher education.
Three percent for an associate's degree, five percent for a bachelor's degree, and seven percent for a master's degree.
The City of Beaufort also offers performance-based salary increases annually.
ADDITIONAL DOCUMENTS REQUIRED FOR PROCESSING:
• Copy of a valid Driver's License
• Copy of Birth Certificate
• Copy of Social Security Card
• Copy of High School Diploma or GED
• Certified ten-year driving record (You must provide a copy of your driving record from every state you have been licensed to drive within the past ten years.)
• Copy of form DD-214 (if applicable)
• Copies of other documents that may be applicable to employment (i.e., certifications, training documents, diplomas, etc.)
SIGN-ON BONUS ELIGIBILITY:
Candidate must hold a current South Carolina Class 1 Law Enforcement Officer Certification in good standing, AND have a minimum of 2 ½ YEARS full-time sworn law enforcement experience post field training, preceding submission of your application date

SALARY RANGE: $61,000.00-$67,229.00 (DEPENDS ON QUALIFICATIONS)

FOR FURTHER QUESTIONS, PLEASE CONTACT:

Msgt. Benjamin Brooks
Beaufort Police Department
1901 Boundary Street
Beaufort, SC 29902
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EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY STATEMENT

The City of Beaufort is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. The City of Beaufort will provide reasonable accommodation for otherwise qualified individuals. The City of Beaufort does not discriminate on the basis of age, disability, gender or sex, race, color, religion, national origin, veterans status or genetic information.
The City of Beaufort offers a wide range of benefits to full-time employees and their families to include health care, dental, vision, PEBA retirement, deferred compensation plans, flexible spending accounts, life insurance, long-term and short-term disability, holidays, vacation, and sick leave. To learn more details, visit our benefits page.
01


Are you age 21 or older?

• Yes
• No

02


Do you have a High School diploma or GED?

• Yes
• No

03


Do you have a valid driver's license?

• Yes
• No

04


Which statement below best describes the highest level of education you have completed? (If applicable, please ATTACH degree or certificate.)

• None
• High school graduate, diploma or the equivalent (GED)
• Associate's Degree
• Bachelor's Degree
• Master's Degree
• Professional Degree
• Doctorate Degree

05


How many years of professional experience as a full-time sworn law enforcement officer post field training do you have?

• No experience
• Less than 1 year of experience
• 1 year but less than 2 years of experience
• 2 years but less than 3 years experience
• 3 or more years of experience

06


Do you have a current South Carolina Class I Law Enforcement Officer certification?

• Yes
• No

Required Question