Police Officer

Sumter, SC
Sumter Police Department

Salary: $45,200 per year.

Position Summary:

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

Essential Functions:

  • 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, issues tickets.
  • Answers calls and radio complaints involving automobile accidents, misdemeanors, felonies and domestic-related
    disturbances.
  • Prepares detailed written 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.

Requirements:

  • Must be a U.S. Citizen.
  • Must be 21 years old or older.
  • Must be a high school graduate or possess equivalency.
  • Must have steady/reliable work history.
  • Must hold valid, current drivers 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 defaulted on a student loan.
  • Must have a good credit history.
  • Must have an honorable discharge from the US 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).