Police Officer

City of Spartanburg; Spartanburg (SC); On-site; USD 47,000 - 53,000; Full time

Job summary

Join the Spartanburg Police Department for a rewarding career in law enforcement. As a Police Officer, you will patrol the city, enforce laws, and respond to emergencies. Candidates must pass a Civil Service Exam and meet specific qualifications, including a high school diploma and valid driver's license. Competitive pay with adjustments based on service years. Apply today to make a difference in your community!

Qualifications

• Must pass Civil Service Exam and physical agility test.
• Must be at least 21 years old and a U.S. citizen.

Responsibilities

• Patrol designated areas to prevent and discover crime.
• Enforce traffic laws and assist at traffic accidents.
• Respond to emergency calls and make arrests.

Skills

inter-personal communications

problem-solving

basic technological expertise

critical thinking

empathy

community-mindedness

Education

High School Diploma

GED

Job description

We offer you a rewarding & challenging career in Law Enforcement.

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Seeking applicants who possess key skills such as inter-personal communications, problem-solving, basic technological expertise, critical thinking, empathy, and community-mindedness.

All applicants must pass our Civil Service Exam (written test, agility course & interview).

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You MUST be available for the Physical Agility Course on: Date to be determined.

You will be asked to sign pre-employment forms & provide copies of the following documents:

• Valid Driver's License
• Birth Certificate
• Social Security Card
• GED or High School Diploma
• DD214 (if applicable)

Consideration for Employment & Automatic Disqualifiers

Learn more > Frequently Asked Questions

The Spartanburg Police Department is a nationally accredited, professional police service dedicated to making our city a safer place to live by fighting crime and improving the quality of life in our neighborhoods.

A City of Spartanburg Police Officer is under general supervision and performs activities required in the enforcement of state and local laws relating to public safety.

• Police officers patrol a designated area of the City to prevent and discover crime.
• Enforce traffic laws, direct traffic, take charge at traffic accidents, assist motorists, pedestrians, and the injured in accidents.
• Respond to emergency calls regarding domestic violence and make arrests as necessary.
• Investigate buildings as assigned to determine if and when a break-in has occurred.
• Prepare and submit reports regarding complaints pertaining to larceny, stolen property, shoplifting, assault and battery, robbery, etc.
• Investigate reports of suspicious people and vehicles as assigned.
• Serve arrest and bench warrants to the public as necessary.
• Testify in court regarding traffic and criminal cases.
• Perform all other duties as may be assigned to meet organizational needs.

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Spartanburg Police Department Recruiting

A high school diploma or equivalent, and a valid SC driver's license. You must be at least 21 years of age, be a U.S. citizen, and able to obtain required certification from the SC Criminal Justice Academy. Be free of drug use and have no felony convictions.

College education preferred! The equivalent combination of training and related work experience may be considered.

To be considered for our employment hiring process, applicants must sign pre-employment forms, successfully complete a 3-part Civil Service Exam (written test, a physical agility test & oral interview), and be approved by the City of Spartanburg's Civil Service Commission.

Please check your inbox regularly during this hiring process! All Police Officer applicants will be contacted via email!

Pay Ranges Effective 07/01/2024:

• Entry Level: $47,278.40
• Police Officer I (1 yr.): $49,649.60
• Police Officer II (2 yrs.): $52,124.80

Plus, cost-of-living adjustments (COLA). Wages depend on years of service.

Job Posting Close Date: Open Until All Positions Are Filled

The City of Spartanburg is an equal opportunity employer and supports workforce diversity.