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Job Title: POLICE OFFICER
Pay: $31,487-$33,849/Annual-Depending on Qualifications
Nature of Work
Performs general criminal, traffic enforcement and police duties to ensure the strict enforcement of state and local laws relating to public safety and welfare. Provides reactive response while on patrol to assist with incidents that have occurred to document information, gather witness accounts, look for suspects, and perform support activities as needed. Performs proactive prevention efforts while on patrol to discover crimes in progress and deter criminal activity in patrol area. Provides education and information to the public regarding traffic laws and accident prevention.
 
Qualifications:
Must be 21 years of age and be a Certified Police Officer.
 
Requirements:
Must possess and maintain a valid S.C. Class "D" Driver's License and have an acceptable driving record. YOU MUST SUBMIT WITH YOUR APPLICATION COPIES OF THE FOLLOWING DOCUMENTS: Birth Certificate, Social Security Card, Drivers License, 5-year driving record, High School Diploma or GED Certificate, College Diploma (if a college graduate), DD 214 (if you have been in the military), and a Current Credit Report from a National Credit Bureau company. DO NOT APPLY IF YOU HAVE ANY CRIMINAL CONVICTIONS IN COURT.
 
Special Notes:
Police Officers will work 12.0 hour shifts. Those Police Officer applicants who are not Certified Police Officers may be considered as a POLICE OFFICER CANDIDATE. REQUEST A POLICE OFFICER APPLICATION PACKAGE. PLEASE E-MAIL AT employment@columbiasc.net OR CALL 803-545-3010 and request a POLICE OFFICER APPLICATION PACKET BE MAILED TO YOU. BE SURE AND PROVIDE YOUR NAME AND COMPLETE ADDRESS. This application packet cannot be sent via e-mail at this time.