Hybrid UNIFORM PATROL OFFICER bei City of Greer

The City of Greer is currently accepting applications for a Uniform Patrol Officer in the Police Department.  

Responsibilities: Responds to various types of calls including house checks, fire calls, alarms, armed robberies, prisoner  transports,  weapon   accidents,  traffic  control,   abandoned  vehicles, vehicle   violators, school crossings, hazardous materials checks, nuisance calls, deceit incidents, drunks, malicious damage,    missing  persons,   telephone   incidents,  sexual   offenses,   vice/intoxicant   violations, burglaries, assaults, death, etc.; Patrols assigned areas which involves driving patrol vehicle, investigating suspicious situations, serving traffic tickets, assisting the general public, conducting bank escorts, surveying areas for crimes, administering first aid, and responding to any calls;  Handles community policing which involves setting up meetings with businesses, performing security checks, working on crime prevention, and directing the public to organizations such as Department of Social Services, DYS, Meals on Wheels, counseling, etc.;  Conducts Problem oriented policing projects;  Works as jailor as necessary which involves monitoring jail activities, monitoring visitors, providing jailers with supplies and tools, etc.;   Appears in City court, general sessions, and family court as needed.

Job requirements: High School diploma or GED and at least 21 years of age.   Must be able to successfully complete (or be currently certified by) the S. C. Criminal Justice Academy; Must be able to work 12-hour shifts; Must have a valid state issued driver’s license.

Hiring Process: Initial application, written and physical abilities testing, interview board, initial background investigation, review of personal history questionnaire, polygraph, meeting with the Chief of Police, conditional offer of employment by Human Resources, psychological and medical evaluation, final offer of employment. Selection process may take eight (8) to twelve (12) weeks

Hours:  Rotating 12 hour shifts 

Salary: Uncertified officer salary $50,725; Certified officer salary $53,262

In addition to a competitive base pay, we currently offer comprehensive benefits package that includes health, prescription, vision, dental insurance (at no cost for employee coverage based on full participation in Wellness Program), life insurance, long-term disability, vacation and sick leave, paid holidays, tuition reimbursement, FSA, EAP, Education Incentive Pay, and a defined benefit retirement plan (South Carolina Police Officers' Retirement System).

The City of Greer is an Equal Opportunity Employer.  ADA requires the City to provide reasonable accommodations to qualified persons with disabilities. Prospective and current employees are encouraged to discuss ADA accommodations with management.

Testing is scheduled to begin at 8:30 AM on Thursday, September 4, 2025, and may last the entire day. Please plan accordingly.

If you are not selected at any stage of the hiring process, you will need to reapply for future employment opportunities. However, if you are added to our eligibility list, your application will be kept on file for six months, during which time you may be considered.

ONLY THOSE CANDIDATES CONSIDERED FOR AN INTERVIEW WILL BE CONTACTED

Application deadline is Friday, August 22, 2025.