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POLICE OFFICER
Town of Summerville —Summerville, SC
- Weekends as needed
- Writing skills
- Pass drug screening
- Maintenance
- Dental insurance
- 401(k)
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Police Captain
City of Goose Creek —Goose Creek, SC
- $90,000 - $100,000 a year
- Full-time
- 7 years
- Management
- Writing skills
Law Enforcement Officer I #26103
State of South Carolina —Charleston County, SC
- $48,400 - $60,500 a year
- Email
- Background check
- Customer service
- Military
- Disability insurance
- Health insurance
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Police Officer
The City of Charleston, SC —Charleston, SC
- $27.94 - $40.48 an hour
- Full-time
- Customer service
- Writing skills
- Pass drug screening
- Paid holidays
- Disability insurance
Animal Control Officer - Police
Town of Mount Pleasant —Mount Pleasant, SC
- $22.78 - $28.48 an hour
- Full-time
- High school diploma or GED
- Driver's License
- Driving
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Deputy Sheriff
Charleston County —North Charleston, SC
- $26.19 - $30.58 an hour
- Full-time
- Background check
- No experience needed
- High school diploma or GED
- Health savings account
- Disability insurance
Victim Witness Advocate II - (SACDC - Sheriff)
Charleston County —North Charleston, SC
- $52,832 - $60,112 a year
- Weekends as needed
- Writing skills
- Mid-level
- 3 years
- Disability insurance
- Dental insurance
Deputy Sheriff (Temporary) 3/31/26
Charleston County —North Charleston, SC
- $26.19 an hour
- Temporary
- Mid-level
- Driver's License
- Pre-employment physical examination
PROCUREMENT ASSISTANT - SHERIFF
Dorchester County, SC —Summerville, SC
- $45,903.65 - $50,494.02 a year
- Full-time
- Mid-level
- Office
- Experience equivalent to degree accepted
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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ADMINISTRATIVE SUPPORT SPECIALIST II - SHERIFF
Dorchester County, SC —Summerville, SC
- $37,282.45 - $41,010.70 a year
- Full-time
- Mid-level
- Office
- High school diploma or GED
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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POLICE OFFICER

Town of Summerville -
Summerville, SC

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Job Details

Full-time

Benefits

457(b)
Dental insurance
401(k)
Flexible spending account
Life insurance

Qualifications

Driver's License
Basic firearms training
Safety equipment
Community relationship building

Full Job Description

Job Description

Under general supervision, enforces South Carolina laws and the Town of Summerville ordinances. Work involves patrolling assigned zone on foot, on motorcycle, or in patrol car to control traffic, prevent crime or disturbance of peace, and arrest violators. Employee works under stressful, high-risk conditions.

Job Responsibilities

Enforces all Federal and State laws and Town ordinances relating to public safety and welfare; performs all duties in compliance with applicable policies, procedures, laws, regulations and standards of safety.
Responds to dispatch assigned calls for service within the corporate limits of the Town; addresses as deemed lawful and necessary.
Patrols assigned areas to deter or reduce criminal activity; monitors traffic in the corporate limits of the Town.
Maintains public safety by arresting law violators.
Completes and submits incident and/or collision reports.
Performs the booking and processing of prisoners.
Conducts traffic stops; writes citations for violator for infractions of the law.
Assists or backs up other officers on calls.
Maintains issued equipment; arranges for necessary repairs.
Prosecutes cases; prepares court packets; and testifies in court when necessary.
Maintains certifications; remains current with updates.
Attends scheduled training.
Conducts preliminary investigations; processes crime scenes; and collects latent fingerprints.
Executes search warrants.
Maintains a cooperative/positive relationship with the community.
Conducts field interviews
Attends shift briefings.
Checks electronic mail and voice messages daily.
Submits tapes or compact disks from in-car cameras.
Submits timesheets.
Receives and/or reviews a variety of records and reports (such as NCIC printouts, BOLO, NCIC confirmation/checks, Department of Motor Vehicle checks, briefings, property checklist, department memorandums, department electronic mail, information form complainant/victim, information for communications, etc.).
Prepares and/or processes a variety of documentation (such as incident reports, trespass notices, warrants, citations, affidavits, field interview card, General Session case reports, monthly reports, etc.).
Refers to South Carolina Code of Laws, Command staff, briefings, electronic mail, incident reports, information form complainant/victim, information for communications, NCIC information, South Carolina Department of Motor Vehicle information, policy and procedure manuals, codes/laws/regulations, publications and reference texts, etc.
Operates an issued vehicle and a variety of equipment and machinery (such as weapons, firearms, two-way radio, laptop computer, camera, copy machine, radar, etc.).
Uses a variety of tools (such as knives, handcuffs, flashlights, utility belt, ballistic vest, drug test kits, latent print kits, baton, screwdriver, standard office tools, etc.); a variety of supplies (such as writing instruments, paper, notepads, map books, citations/ warrants, department forms, fuel, videotapes, compact disks, general office supplies, etc.); and a variety of computer software (such as Microsoft Office, Omni Form, Spillman, NCIC, Live Scan, Department of Motor Vehicles, Google Earth, Adobe, etc.).
Interacts and communicates with various groups and individuals (such as immediate supervisor, Command staff, coworkers, other law enforcement agencies, complainant/victims, suspects, prisoners, court personnel, and the general public).
Provides court security and transportation of prisoners; performs duty as court liaison.
Conducts ride-along for cadets and/or civilian.
Performs duties as Duty Officer.
Fingerprints non-criminal civilians.
Provides crowd control for the Azalea Festival and annual Christmas Parade.
Answers legal questions from citizens by telephone and in person; provides direction to citizens.
Responds to complaints on animal problems.
Moves decoy vehicles.
Removes debris from roadways.
Transports mental patients to psychiatric facilities.
Assists the Sheriff's Office with civil process.
Performs other related duties as required.
May respond to dangerous situations with K-9; trains for K-9 proficiency and public relations; and provides for the care and grooming of K-9.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Minimum Education and Experience -

Requires a high school diploma or equivalent with one to two years' experience; or any equivalent combination of training and experience, which provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities. Must have a valid South Carolina driver's license.

Physical Requirements

Must be physically able to operate different types of equipment and machinery including office equipment, law enforcement equipment and tools, safety equipment, firearms, communications equipment, etc. Must be physically able to exert up to fifty pounds of force occasionally and/or frequently to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects. Physical demands are in excess of those of sedentary work. Work involves walking, standing, running, climbing, reaching, bending, stooping, kneeling, crawling, and jumping for varying periods of time. Must be able to lift or carry up to one hundred pounds. Must be able to defend one's self from assault and to restrain suspects of varying weights.

Additional Information

Benefits Offered

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Life insurance

SC Retirement System

401k deferred compensation

457b deferred compensation

Vacation Leave

Sick Leave

Holiday Leave (12 holidays)

Flexible Spending Accounts

Other Voluntary Insurance

The Town of Summerville is an Equal Opportunity Employer and will recruit and hire employees without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, genetic information, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, and related conditions), age, political affiliation or disability, except when physical condition is a bona fide occupational qualification, and any other status protected by federal or state law.

Application Special Instructions

Candidate must include the following:

Resume
Current Credit Report
Copy of High School, GED, College Diploma, or equivalent
Copy of Birth Certificate
Copy of Social Security Card
Copy of Driver’s License
DD214 (for military or veterans)

Any application submitted without the above listed paperwork will not be considered for employment.

Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday
With varying shifts on weekends and holidays.

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Law Enforcement Officer I #26103

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Deputy Sheriff

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Deputy Sheriff (Temporary) 3/31/26

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