Police Officer, Town of Saluda
Enforces all relevant traffic and criminal codes, ordinances, laws, and regulations to protect life and property, prevent crime, and promote security. Detects and deters criminal activity by patrolling designated areas, responding to calls relayed by dispatchers, issuing citations, and apprehending, arresting, and processing criminals, fugitives, and offenders as necessary. Additionally, provides assistance and backup support to other officers and agencies when required.
Performs other duties, including monitoring and responding to calls for assistance, investigating accidents and reported crimes, interviewing citizens, conducting searches, pursuing fleeing and subduing resisting suspects, making arrests, and processing and transporting prisoners. Conducts preliminary investigations: interviews victims, complainants and witnesses and takes statements; gathers information and evidence; secures crime scenes; prepares investigative reports and sketches; participates in court activities; and testifies in judicial proceedings.
Submission of a properly completed police application prior to the closing date (Incomplete applications will be processed) · Background investigation (criminal history, credit history, driving history, work history) · Oral interview board 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. If served in the military must present a copy of the DD-214 with favorable discharge.
If currently employed as a certified officer, the candidate must have a favorable work history with their department · All candidates must be able to pass a drug screen. All candidates must be able to pass all phases of the hiring process.
In Person at 101 S. Jefferson Street, Saluda, SC 29138
Mail application and resume to: Chief Lamaz Robinson, 101 S. Jefferson Street, Saluda, SC 29138 or emailed to: lrobinson@townofsaluda.gov
On Town Website at: www.townofsaluda.com