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Police Officer, Allendale Police Department

Job Category
Police
Employee Status
Full Time
Position Hours
Full time position, 12-hour shifts
Job Duties

• Patrols designated areas to observe and check on homes, businesses and the general welfare. • Responds to specific incidents relayed by the dispatcher and conducts preliminary investigations when needed. • Prevents the commission of unlawful acts; apprehends criminals or other persons menacing the general public. • Enforces traffic and safety regulations for pedestrians and motor vehicles. • Serves warrants, subpoenas and other writs.

• Testifies in court as required. • Prepares detailed written incident and other reports. • Administers first aid to injured persons as needed. • Accompanies and maintains custody of individuals being taken to jail, court or detention centers. • Conducts searches and arrests when probable cause has been established in keeping with the laws of arrest, search and seizure. • Assists at special events as needed. • Maintains individual equipment in proper working order. • Refers to policy and procedures manuals, computer manuals, codes / laws / ordinances / regulations, publications

Qualifications

Candidate must be 21 years of age or older, a South Carolina resident with a valid SC driver's license, and have a High School Diploma or GED. Once an offer is made applicants must pass an aptitude test, psychological screening, and drug screening. Must not have a criminal record, with the exception of minor traffic violations.

Must be able to obtain certification from the South Carolina Criminal Justice Academy

Preferred a Class 1 LEO

Pay Info
Salary will be contingent upon education, training, and experience. The Town provides benefits, to include, medical, vision, dental, life insurance, annual leave, paid sick leave, and SC State Retirement.
How to Apply

In person at 137 Pleasant street east Allendale S.C. ( Allendale Police Department) or Submit a resume to Chief Evans at jevans@allendalepolice.com.

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Equal Opportunity Employer
The Town of Allendale is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The town does not discriminate based on race, religion, color, sex, age, national origin, or disability.