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Police Officer, Town of Pendleton

Job Category
Police
Employee Status
Full Time
Position Hours
The schedule varies depending on the shift assignment. The Police Department works 8 or 10 hour shifts.
Job Duties

Patrols the Town limits to protect the safety of citizens Responds to calls for service relayed by dispatch Prepares detailed written incident and investigation reports

Conducts follow-up on investigations assigned Conduct Community Engagement projects throughout the year Other duties as prescribed by the Chief of Police

Follows department and city policies and procedures, as well as state and town regulations. Perform independently in the absence of higher-ranking officers

Qualifications

High school diploma or GED, and must be a minimum of 21 years old Class 1 certified through SCCJA (certified); or have the ability to complete SCCJA Basic Law to become Class 1 certified (uncertified).

Must be authorized to work in the U.S. and have the physical ability to perform essential job functions Must possess or have the ability to possess a South Carolina Driver's License

Must pass physical, psychological, credit, and background checks No convictions of criminal offense that carries a sentence of one year or more, or of any criminal offence that involves moral turpitude. Forfeiture of bond, a guilty plea, or a plea of nolo contendere is considered the equivalent of a conviction

Pay Info
Uncertified/$45,000 Certified/$48,000-DOE/DOQ (Pay increases available for education, certifications, and foreign language proficiency)
How to Apply

How to apply: Complete an application, which can be picked up at Town Hall at 310 Greenville St., Pendleton, SC 29670, or online at https://www.townofpendleton.org/Government/Job-Openings. Resumes and applications can be mailed to the Town of Pendleton, C/O Chief Crosby, 310 Greenville St., Pendleton, SC 29670. Or email to robertc@townofpendleton.org.

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Equal Opportunity Employer
The Town of Pendleton is an Equal Opportunity Employer.