Police Officer

City of Charleston, SC • Charleston, SC

261d • $56,430 - $81,744

About The Position

To apply to be a City of Charleston Police Officer, you must be 21 years of age, have a high school diploma/GED, have prior work or volunteer experience, and possess a valid driver's license. The Charleston Police Department's pay plan includes a comprehensive scale based on career development and degree incentives. The hiring process consists of four phases: collection of documents and application, testing, background investigation, and conditional offer with medical and psychological exams.

Requirements

• Be 21 years of age
• Have a high school diploma/GED
• Have prior work or volunteer experience
• Possess a valid driver's license

Benefits

• Paid pre-academy and academy training
• Group health, dental, vision insurance
• Flexible spending accounts
• Police Officers Retirement System (PORS)
• Optional deferred compensation plans (401k and 457 plans)
• Annual leave starting at 96 hours per year and growing to 192 hours per year
• Paid sick leave at 96 hours per year
• Employer paid life insurance, short term disability and long term disability programs
• GI Bill eligible veteran on-the-job training
• Tuition reimbursement
• Wellness programs, including gym reimbursement
• 10 paid holidays and 2 personal holidays

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Industry: Executive, Legislative, and Other General Government Support
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees