Police Officer

City of Hanahan•Hanahan, SC

4d•$48,007 - $50,503

About The Position

The Hanahan Police Department is accepting applications for full-time Police Officers. Officers respond to routine and emergency calls for service, conduct traffic enforcement, and enforce the South Carolina Code of Laws and the City of Hanahan Municipal Ordinances. The selection process includes a Police Officer Selection Test (POST Test) covering reading, writing, and comprehension; a physical agility test mandated by the South Carolina Criminal Justice Academy; an initial interview with senior patrolmen and department supervisors; a polygraph examination; a final interview with the department’s Command Staff; and medical, drug-screen, and psychological examinations. Starting salary is $48,007.44 for uncertified officers and $50,503.00 for certified officers; salary is negotiable with experience. Applicants should submit a resume and Police Department Application by email to Human Resources or in person to the City of Hanahan, Attn: Human Resources, 1255 Yeamans Hall Road, Hanahan, SC 29410. The City of Hanahan is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Positions are open until filled.

Requirements

Must be at least 21 years of age.
Must be a high school graduate.
Must have no criminal convictions.
Must be of good moral character.
Must have a solid driving record, with no convictions for Driving Under the Influence within the past 10 years.
Driving Under Suspension convictions within the past 5 years will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis.
Must complete the Police Officer Selection Test covering reading, writing, and comprehension.
Must pass the physical agility test mandated by the South Carolina Criminal Justice Academy.
Must complete the required interviews, polygraph examination, medical examination, drug screen, and psychological examination.

Responsibilities

Respond to routine and emergency calls for service.
Conduct traffic enforcement.
Enforce the South Carolina Code of Laws and City of Hanahan Municipal Ordinances.