Top 3 Police Jobs in Sumter, Sc

Police Patrol Officer
Sumter Police Department —Sumter, SC
- From $45,000 a year
- Full-time
- Writing skills
- Pass drug screening
- High school diploma or GED
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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Sheriff's Office - Deputy Sheriff (Class I)
Sumter County, S.C. —Sumter County, SC
- From $50,000 a year
- Extended hours
- Pass drug screening
- Mid-level
- High school diploma or GED
- Paid holidays
- Health insurance
Sheriff's Office - Detention Center Correctional Officer (Class II)
Sumter County, S.C. —Sumter County, SC
- $45,000 a year
- Extended hours
- 18 years or older
- Ability to walk for extended periods
- Pass drug screening
- Paid holidays
- Health insurance

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Possess a valid South Carolina driver’s license. Copy of valid driver’s license. Respond to emergency and non-emergency calls for service.
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Police Patrol Officer

Sumter Police Department -
Sumter, SC

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Job Details

Full-time
From $45,000 a year
9 days ago

Benefits

Health insurance
Dental insurance
Flexible spending account
Tuition reimbursement
Paid time off
Flexible schedule
Retirement plan

Qualifications

Search and seizure law
Writing skills
In-person customer service
High school diploma or GED
Driver's License
Driving
Patrolling
Vehicle codes
Local ordinances
Traffic laws

Full Job Description

The Sumter SC Police Department is looking for individuals to join our team who exemplify honor, integrity, and respect. As a Sumter SC police officer, you will provide citizens with a safe and secure environment while working to improve the quality of life for everyone who calls Sumter home.

The Patrol Officer performs general patrol and traffic duties to protect the lives and property of citizens within the City’s enforcement laws and ordinances.

Responsibilities include:

Patrols designated zones to observe and check on homes, businesses and the general welfare of citizens.
Responds to specific incidents relayed by the dispatcher and conducts preliminary investigation when needed. Assists stranded motorists.
Directs traffic, looks for traffic violators and issues tickets.
Answers calls and radio dispatches involving automobile accidents, misdemeanors, felonies, and domestic-related disturbances.
Prepares written, detailed incident reports.
Receives and prepares various records and reports such as police records, accident and incident reports, chain of custody forms, traffic and arrest tickets, booking reports, etc.
Performs exceptional service to internal and external customers.
Performs other duties as requested.

Skills Required:

Knowledge of relevant federal and state laws, criminal and traffic codes, search and seizure laws, city ordinances, and department policies and procedures.
Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing.
Ability to work with the public.
May be required to lift objects up to 44 pounds, with frequent lifting and/or carrying of objects weighing up to 25 pounds.

Minimum Qualifications:

Must be a U.S. Citizen.
Must be 21 years of age.
Must be a high school graduate or possess equivalency.
Must have steady/reliable work history.
Must hold valid, current driver’s license. (If hired you are required to become a South Carolina resident and must be able to obtain a valid South Carolina Driver’s License).
Must not have any driver’s license suspensions for Driving Under the Influence (DUI), leaving the scene of an accident, reckless homicide, or involuntary manslaughter in the last 5 years.
Must not have record of any felony or criminal domestic violence.
Must not have record of a crime of moral turpitude or misdemeanor carrying a possible sentence of more than 1 year.
Must not have defaulted on a student loan.
Must have a good credit history
Must have an honorable discharge from the U.S. military, if applicable.
Must pass a background investigation to include a clear criminal record.
Must pass pre-employment screenings (drug test, vision, hearing, psychological exam, polygraph, stress, and pulmonary function tests).

Additional incentives include: College Education Assistance, Expense-free Training at the SC Criminal Justice Academy, Advanced Training Bonuses and Annual Service Appreciation Drawings.

THE SUMTER SC POLICE DEPARTMENT IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER.

For more information, please visit our website at https://www.sumterpd.com/careers

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $45,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Dental insurance
Flexible schedule
Flexible spending account
Health insurance
Paid time off
Retirement plan
Tuition reimbursement

Education:

High school or equivalent (Preferred)

License/Certification:

Driver's License (Required)

Ability to Commute:

Sumter, SC 29150 (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

Sumter, SC 29150: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person

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