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, 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 · Must be able to pass all phases of the hiring process - Pass the Police Officer Selection Test (written aptitude test) · Successfully pass a physical agility course · Successfully complete psychological exam