POLICE OFFICER CANDIDATE

About This Role

This position learns and performs general police duties to ensure the strict enforcement of state and local laws relating to public safety and welfare, performs related law enforcement work as required; and attends training in order to successfully complete Class I Certification through the Criminal Justice Academy in accordance with §23-23-40 of the Code of Laws of South Carolina 1976. The incumbent works according to set procedures under close supervision.<br><br>The work is considered medium-to-heavy in nature and involves walking, standing, running, climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, and lifting, pushing or pulling objects, and also involves exerting between 20 and 50 pounds of force on a recurring basis and 50 to 100 pounds of force on an occasional basis. &nbsp;<br><br>Work environment may involve exposure to bright/dim light, dusts and pollen, extreme heat and/or cold, wet or humid conditions, extreme noise levels, animals/wildlife, fumes and/or noxious odors, traffic, electrical shock, heights, disease/pathogens, toxic/caustic chemicals, explosives, violence; and is dynamic that requires sensitivity to change and responsiveness to changing goals, priorities

Requirements

<strong><u>Minimum Requirements to Perform Work:</u></strong><br><ul style="margin-bottom: 3.0pt;"><li>High school diploma or GED;<li>No prior experience required;<li>Valid South Carolina Class “D” Driver’s License.</ul><br><strong><u>Special Requirements:</u></strong><br><ul type="disc"><li>U.S. Citizen;<li>Must be at least 21 years of age.</ul>