Police Officer (Salary commensurate with experience)

City of North Myrtle Beach; Ocean Drive Beach (SC); On-site; USD 54,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

City of North Myrtle Beach is seeking a police officer recruit under close supervision to enforce state and local laws relating to public safety and welfare. The role requires the ability to operate police equipment and respond to high-risk situations with prudent judgment.

Candidates must meet minimums or start as a recruit at $60,000. Education: high school diploma or GED; age 21+; valid driver's license; vision 20/20; good character. Certification for Class 1 Police Officer to be acquired.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Minimum age 21.
• Vision correctable to 20/20.
• Good character and reputation.
• Valid driver’s license.

Responsibilities

• Enforce state and local laws relating to public safety and welfare.
• Exercise independent judgment in dangerous or unusual situations.
• Report to on‑duty Police Supervisor and Incident Commander as required.
• Maintain State certification for a Class 1 Police Officer.

Skills

Public safety

Stress tolerance

Judgment under pressure

Physical stamina

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.