The City of Union currently has vacancies for the position of Police Officer in the Public Safety Department.
- Enforces state and local laws.
- Patrols assigned beat or neighborhood and Police officers patrol a designated area of the city.
- Enforce traffic laws, direct traffic, take charge of traffic accidents, assist motorists, pedestrians and the injured in accidents.
- Respond to emergency calls and make arrests as necessary.
- 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.
Requirements include high school diploma or equivalent, a valid S.C. driver’s license, and the ability to pass all related police training. Applicants must be of good moral character, responsible, dependable and must be 21 years of age. Some pre-employment testing required.
Anyone interested in applying should submit a completed application in person to Human Resources at 101 Sharpe Avenue or mail a completed application and resume to City of Union, Attention: Human Resources PO BOX 987, Union, SC 29379.
Applications may be downloaded from our website at www.cityofunion.net under Human Resources.
This position will be posted until filled.
The starting salary range will be dependent upon level of education, certification(s), and experience.
The City of Union is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Applicants will be considered for positions without regard to age, race, color, religion, national origin, gender or disability. If a conditional offer of employment is made, applicant (s) must successfully pass a background screening and pre-employment drug test.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $39,222.00 - $54,365.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Dependent health insurance coverage
- Employee assistance program
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Military leave
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
- Referral program
- Retirement plan
- Tuition reimbursement
- Uniform allowance
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 12 hour shift
- Rotating shift
- Rotating weekends
Ability to Relocate:
- Union, SC 29379: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person