Police Officer — Protect, Patrol & Investigate

City of Anderson SC; Anderson (SC); On-site; USD 49,000 - 57,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Anderson SC is seeking qualified candidates for police officer roles. Salary levels start at $49,440 for a Recruit (Non-certified) and rise to $56,822 for a Senior Officer, with a background and medical review, agility testing, and polygraph as part of the selection process.

Responsibilities include enforcing laws, patrolling, responding to emergencies, investigations, court testimony, warrants service, and community outreach. Requires a high school diploma or GED with related training.

Qualifications

• Requires high school diploma or GED equivalent supplemented by formal training, special courses or self-education that is equivalent to satisfactory completion of one year of college education or specialized advanced training in police science, criminal justice or a closely related field.

Responsibilities

• Performs general police duties to ensure the strict enforcement of state and local laws relating to public safety and welfare, and to perform related law enforcement work as required.
• Performs general patrol duties, including patrolling assigned areas, monitoring property security, responding to emergency calls, apprehending suspects, securing crime scenes, transporting prisoners and mental patients, etc.
• Performs traffic enforcement duties, including issuing traffic tickets and warnings, detecting DUI suspects, and assisting with accident investigations.
• Serves warrants, summonses, subpoenas, civil and other official papers.
• Assists with criminal investigations, interviews witnesses and victims, interrogates suspects, gathers evidence, and provides case follow-up as needed.
• Provides testimony in court and presents evidence as necessary.
• Administers first aid and CPR at emergency scenes; maintains firearms proficiency.
• Prepares and submits detailed work records and reports.
• Participates in neighborhood relations programs and community outreach; attends training sessions.

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

City of Anderson SC is seeking qualified candidates for police officer roles. Salary levels start at $49,440 for a Recruit (Non-certified) and rise to $56,822 for a Senior Officer, with a background and medical review, agility testing, and polygraph as part of the selection process.

Responsibilities include enforcing laws, patrolling, responding to emergencies, investigations, court testimony, warrants service, and community outreach. Requires a high school diploma or GED with related training.