Police Officer

Port Royal, SC
Town of Port Royal Police Department

Position Summary:

The Town of Port Royal Police Department is seeking qualified candidates for the position of Police Officer. Candidate must be able to perform all duties necessary for the protection of life and property within the Town of Port Royal as well as the enforcement of state laws and local ordinances.

Essential Functions:

  • Apprehension and arrest criminal suspects and law violators.
  • Patrol assigned areas and responds to calls for service to enforce all public safety and welfare related law enforcement work as required.
  • Preparation of reports and other documentation.
  • Prepare cases for court and provide court testimony as necessary.
  • Service of warrants.

Requirements:

  • Clean driving record with minimal speeding convictions, no Driving Under the Influence (DUI) or Driving Under Suspension (DUS) conviction in last ten years, or leaving the scene of an accident conviction.
  • If currently employed as a certified officer, candidate must be in good standing with their current agency with no current disciplinary problems within the last six months.
  • Must be 21 years of age at start of application process.
  • Must be a United States Citizen.
  • Must complete the South Carolina Criminal Justice Academy training within 1 year of hire date.
  • Must have a clean criminal record (no felonies, serious misdemeanors, Criminal Domestic Violence, or crimes of moral turpitude).
  • Must have High School Diploma or General Education Development (GED).
  • Must have Honorable Discharge, if served in the military.
  • Must have personal vehicle registered at the date of hire.
  • Must have a South Carolina Driver’s License at date of hire.
  • Non-Certified – Must complete basic Law Enforcement Certification within one year of hire date which consists of 4 week pre-basic training completed at Department, 8 week basic training at SC Criminal Justice Academy in Columbia and 8 weeks of Field Training.