Police Officer, City of Isle of Palms
• 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
• United States Citizenship • 21 Years of Age • A High School Diploma or GED • A Current South Carolina Driver's License • No Conviction of a Felony or Crime of Moral Turpitude The selection process to become an employee of the City of Isle of Palms Police Department takes approximately forty-five (45) days from the close of the application process. The process includes: 1) a written test which assesses math, reading comprehension, spelling and grammar, 2) a physical agility test,
3) an oral interview panel, 4) a thorough background investigation to include criminal history, education verification, driving record and credit history, 5) a polygraph examination, 6) psychological testing, 7) a formal interview with the Chief of Police and 8) a medical examination to include drug screening. Applications are considered active for a period of two years. After two years, re-application must be made, provided there have been no disqualifications.
Qualified candidates should visit the City’s website at https://www.cognitoforms.com/CityOfIsleOfPalms/OnlineEmploymentApplicationForPositionsWithThePoliceDepartmentand submit an online application.
The City provides equal opportunity to all applicants for employment and administers hiring,
conditions and privileges of employment, compensation, training, promotions, transfer and
discipline without discrimination because of race, color, religion, gender, genetic infonnation,
sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, disability, age or national origin. The City also
prohibits retaliation against employees who have reported discrimination. Any employee who
believes that he or she has been discriminated against in violation of this policy should report the
matter to his or her supervisor, department head, Human Resources, or the Administrator.