FullTime Police Officers

Police Officer Position

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.

The hiring 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, and successfully pass a medical physical exam and drug screening.

Education and Experience

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, and must be able to pass all phases of the hiring process.

Additional Information

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.). Salary is based on education and experience. 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. 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.

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.

Benefits

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.