Police Officer I

Ready to serve a community where your work truly matters? The City of Clinton Police Department is seeking dependable, community-minded individuals to join our team as Police Officers.

Certified law enforcement officers are preferred; however, all qualified applicants are encouraged to apply.

Important Application Requirement

Submitting a résumé or application through Indeed does not complete the application process. To be considered, you must submit an official City of Clinton employment application through our careers website:

Apply through the City of Clinton Careers Page: https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/cityofclintonsc/jobs/4815014/police-officer-i?pagetype=jobOpportunitiesJobs

Position Overview

Under limited supervision, the Police Officer responds to emergency and non-emergency calls for service, protecting lives, property, and community safety.

Responsibilities include:

Conducting routine patrols and responding to calls for service
Enforcing applicable federal, state, and local laws
Responding to vehicle collisions and emergency situations
Preparing accurate reports and maintaining case documentation
Participating in required training
Supporting community outreach and public-relations events
Performing other related law-enforcement duties as assigned
Minimum Requirements

Applicants must:

Be at least 21 years of age
Possess a high school diploma or GED recognized by the South Carolina Department of Education or another state
Possess and maintain a valid South Carolina driver’s license and satisfactory driving record
Be physically and psychologically capable of performing the essential duties of the position
Remain calm and exercise sound judgment in stressful or emergency situations
Possess strong oral and written communication skills
Be able to understand and interpret technical and legal information
Be capable of occasional strenuous physical activity
City Benefits

The City of Clinton offers:

Weekly pay
Take-home patrol vehicle, subject to departmental policy
Employer-paid employee health, dental, and vision insurance
Life insurance
Paid time off
Retirement plan
Employee Assistance Program
Complimentary employee membership to the YMCA

Job Type: Full-time
Starting Pay: $45,00 – 57,000
Work Location: In person

The City of Clinton is an Equal Opportunity Employer and provides equal employment opportunities without regard to any status protected by applicable law.