Police Officer

Salary: $47,278.40 Annually

Closing Date: 12/31/2025

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 driver’s 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.
• College education preferred! The equivalent combination of training and related work experience may be considered.
• To be considered for our employment hiring process, applicants must sign pre-employment forms, successfully complete a 3-part Civil Service Exam (written test, a physical agility test & oral interview) and be approved by the City of Spartanburg’s Civil Service Commission.