Police Officer

Spartanburg, SC
Spartanburg Police Department

Salary: $45,897.00 Annually

Closing Date: 12/31/2024

Essential Functions:

  • Police officers patrol a designated area of the City to prevent and discover crime.
  • Enforce traffic laws, direct traffic, take charge at traffic accidents, assist motorists, pedestrians and the injured in accidents.
  • Respond to emergency calls regarding domestic violence and make arrests as necessary.
  • Investigate buildings as assigned in order to determine if and when a break-in has occurred.
  • Prepare and submit reports regarding complaints pertaining to larceny, stolen property, shoplifting, assault and battery, robbery, etc.
  • Investigate reports of suspicious people and vehicles as assigned.
  • Serve arrest and bench warrants to the public as necessary.
  • Testify in court regarding traffic and criminal cases.
  • Perform all other duties as may be assigned to meet organizational needs.

Requirements:

  • A high school diploma or equivalent, and a valid SC drivers license.
  • You must be at least 21 years of age.
  • Be a United States citizen and able to obtain required certification from the SC Criminal Justice Academy.
  • Be free of drug use and have no felony convictions.

Preferred Requirements:

  • College education preferred! The equivalent combination of training and related work experience may be considered.