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Patrol Officer I (Non-Certified)/Patrol Officer II (Certified)
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West Columbia, SC (In Person)
$54,546 Salary, Full-Time
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Patrol Officer I (Non-Certified)/Patrol Officer II (Certified)
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Full Time West Columbia, SC West Columbia Police Department Salary:
Patrol Officer I (Non-Certified): $45,455 - $63,637 Patrol Officer II (Certified): $47,318 - $66,247Requirements:
- Must be 21 years of age
- Must have a high school diploma or G.E.D.
- Must be a U.S. Citizen
- Must have basic computer skills
- Must have a valid S.C. driver's license and be able to safely operate a motor vehicle under normal and emergency situations, sometimes at high speeds, in fair and inclement weather
- Must not have a disqualifying incident on driving record such as driving under the influence of alcohol or dangerous drugs, reckless homicide, involuntary manslaughter, or leaving the scene of an accident, etc.
- Must be able to physically restrain another individual
- Must be able to physically defend oneself
- Must be able to maintain focus and mental preparedness during shifts of 12-14 hours
- Must be able to load a weapon as well as safely and accurately fire a semi-automatic weapon
- Must be able to successfully pass a medical exam to include vision, hearing, and color blindness to S.C. Criminal Justice Academy standards
- Must be able to see well in a low-light environment
- Must be able to pass a drug test
- Must be able to pass a polygraph exam
- Must be able to pass a psychological test to establish suitability for the demands and stresses of law enforcement employment
- Must have a satisfactory credit history
- Must be of good moral character as determined by a background investigation
- Must be able to successfully pass a physical agility test that includes the ability to run, climb, jump, lift, and drag heavy weight (over 100 lbs.) within standards and times established by the S.C. Criminal Justice Academy.
- Must have good communication skills
- Must have no convictions for crimes of moral turpitude as defined in law
- Must be able to tolerate exposure to extreme heat, cold, humidity, and inclement weather https://westcolumbiasc.