Police Officer (Salary commensurate with experience)

City of North Myrtle Beach • North Myrtle Beach, SC

1d • $60,000 • Onsite

About The Position

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.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED
• 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 driver's license
• 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.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

• Enforcement of state and local laws relating to public safety and welfare.
• Performing various other public safety activities as required.
• Exercising independent judgment in dealing with dangerous or unusual situations.
• Exercising safety practices and procedures.
• Working under stressful, high-risk conditions.
• Acquiring and maintaining State certification for a Class 1 Police Officer.
• Reporting to the on duty Police Supervisor as required.
• Reporting to the Incident Commander as required by the National Incident Management System.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED