Police Officer (Salary commensurate with experience)

City of North Myrtle Beach; North Myrtle Beach (SC); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

City of North Myrtle Beach is seeking a Police Officer to enforce state and local laws related to public safety and welfare under close supervision. The role requires maintaining State certification for a Class 1 Police Officer and reporting to the on‑duty Police Supervisor as well as the Incident Commander in accordance with the National Incident Management System.

Minimums include a high school diploma or GED, age of 21, good physical condition, a valid license, and the ability to lift and

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Must be physically fit and able to perform job duties.
• Able to exercise independent judgment in high-risk situations.
• State certification for a Class 1 Police Officer required.

Responsibilities

• Enforce state and local laws relating to public safety and welfare.
• Perform various public safety activities as required.
• Work under stressful, high-risk conditions and under close supervision.
• Report to the on-duty Police Supervisor and to the Incident Commander as required.

Skills

Physical fitness

Decision making

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Under close supervision, exercises responsibilities for the enforcement of state and local laws relating to public safety and welfare. Performs various other public safety activities as required. Exercises independent judgment in dealing with dangerous or unusual situations, exercising safety practices and procedures. Works under stressful, high-risk conditions. Acquires and maintains State certification for a Class 1 Police Officer. Reports to the on duty Police Supervisor as required also reports to the Incident Commander as required by the National Incident Management System.

If the minimums of the job are not met, candidate will be hired as a Police Recruit at $60,000.

Education

High school diploma or GED

Certifications

• Minimum age 21
• Good physical condition
• Possession of all members of both upper and lower extremities
• Vision correctable to 20/20
• Good character and reputation
• Valid drivers license

Preferred

• One (1) to two (2) years of law enforcement experience

Note

• The City retains the right to determine equivalencies.
• Any certifications not possessed at hire, must be obtained before the employee is removed from probation in order to continue employment with the City.

Must be physically able to operate an automobile, police equipment, etc. Must be able to exert up to one hundred pounds of force occasionally, and/or in excess of one hundred fifty pounds of force frequently, and/or in excess of twenty pounds of force constantly to move object. Must be able to lift and/or carry weights of ten to one hundred fifty pounds.