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

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. Upon Graduation from the SCCJA, base salasry will increase to $33, 994.