Police Officer

The City of Abbeville is seeking applications for a Police Officer in the Abbeville Police Department. This position reports to the Police Chief.

Duties of this position include but are not limited to:

· Patrols designated areas of the City

· Responds to emergency calls such as burglaries, assaults, etc.

· Apprehends arrests and detains criminal suspects when necessary

· Records information on events that took place during the tour of duty

· Investigates complaints

· Serves warrants, summonses, subpoenas and other official papers

· Performs crime prevention activities

Qualifications:

· High School Diploma or Equivalent

· 1-2 years of law enforcement experience

· The candidate must also possess a valid SC driver’s license.

Must attend the South Carolina Criminal Justice Academy to become a certified officer.

· Must pass a thorough background investigation, pre-employment drug screen and physical examination.

How to apply: Applications are available online at www.abbevillecitysc.com, indeed.com, or at City Hall located in the Opera House.

Deadline to apply: until position is filled

Pay: Full Time Position with Health Benefits, 401K, over time and event pay. Qualifies for Police Officer Retirement. Pay range for Police Officer positions are varied based on tenure, rank, education, experience, and job fit starting at competitive pay.

The City of Abbeville is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Job Type: Full-time

Salary: Comptetitive Pay

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $16.15 per hour

Expected hours: 43 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Dependent health insurance coverage
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Military leave
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 12 hour shift
• Day shift
• Holidays
• Night shift
• Overtime
• Rotating weekends

Work Location: In person