Field Patrol Officer: Protect, Enforce & Serve

County of Oconee; Walhalla (SC); On-site; USD 49,000 - 59,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Associate degree incentive

Bachelor's degree incentive

Master's degree incentive

Job summary

County of Oconee in Walhalla, SC seeks a Police Officer to enforce laws, perform patrols, respond to calls, serve warrants, and make arrests to protect the public. The role supports public safety and welfare through active law enforcement duties.

Entry salary is $53,920 with education incentives: Associate $1,000; Bachelor $2,000; Master $3,000. Must graduate Police Academy, have 2 years related experience, high school diploma, and a valid SC driver’s license.

Qualifications

• Completion of high school/GED.
• Related experience required: 2 years.
• Graduate from Police Academy.

Responsibilities

• Arrest suspects as warranted.
• Interview neighbors for suspect's location.
• Search houses and structures for subjects’ hide-outs.
• Transport inmates between jail and court hearings.
• Collect warrants from the Judge’s office.
• Respond to emergency calls and BOLOs as issued.

Skills

Communication skills

Customer service

Interpersonal skills

Basic computer skills

Physical fitness

Written communication

Education

High school diploma / GED

Police Academy graduate

Job description

County of Oconee in Walhalla, SC seeks a Police Officer to enforce laws, perform patrols, respond to calls, serve warrants, and make arrests to protect the public. The role supports public safety and welfare through active law enforcement duties.

Entry salary is $53,920 with education incentives: Associate $1,000; Bachelor $2,000; Master $3,000. Must graduate Police Academy, have 2 years related experience, high school diploma, and a valid SC driver’s license.