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Police Officer

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A Law Enforcement Officer enforces jurisdictional laws, maintains public safety, and protects property and people in the community. Patrols neighborhoods, responds to emergency calls and crime scenes, watches for traffic and driving violations. Authorized to arrest criminals; prepares cases and testifies in court.

$65,220 / year median in South Carolina

+5% projected growth

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Police Officer Job Type:
Full Time Lexington, SC Lexington Police Department
POLICE OFFICER RECRUIT - NON-CERTIFIED APPLICANT
Starting Salary:
$53,423 with a $2,500 sign-on bonus. $500 will be paid at the time of hire, $1,000 after completion of the SCCJA/Class I Law Enforcement Officer certification, and $1,000 will be paid six months after the graduation date from SCCJA. This applies to applicants in training to become a South Carolina Certified Officer. •Non-certified applicants with an associate degree or military or public safety experience will receive a 1.5% bonus to the base starting salary: $54,224. Salary for non-certified applicant after 6-months is $55,203. Salary for non-certified applicant after 1-year is $58,171. • Listed salary does not include the $2,500 sign-on bonus benefit.
POLICE OFFICER - CERTIFIED APPLICANT
Starting Salary:
$55,025 with a $3,000 sign-on bonus. $500 will be paid at the time of hire, and $2,500 will be paid six months after completion of 6-month probationary period. •This applies to applicants who are certified law enforcement officers, have a bachelor's degree, or are fluent in a foreign language. They will receive a 3% bonus to the base starting salary. Salary for a certified applicants after 6-months is $56,538. Salary for a certified applicants after 1-year is $59,061. • Listed salary does not include the $3,000 sign-on bonus benefit.
MID-POINT SALARY
After three years of service at the agency, the base salary will be $64,107. The Town of Lexington is an EOE/AA employer.
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