Police Officer (Certified or Uncertified)

General Job Duties:

• Performs general duty police work to protect the life and property of Newberry citizens through the enforcement of laws and ordinances.
• Work involves patrolling the City, conducting investigations, preparing court cases, preparing various reports, and assisting citizens in an attempt to protect the life and property of citizens through the enforcement of laws and ordinances. The employee works under stressful, high-risk conditions.

Minimum Training and Experience Required:

· Be a Citizen of the United States.

· Be at least twenty-one (21) years of age.

· Pass a physical examination post-offer of employment.

· Meet the essential physical fitness standards necessary for the performance of duties.

· Must be a high school graduate or equivalent.

· Successfully pass a State and Department aptitude test.

· Successfully pass a psychological screening.

· Successfully pass a pre-employment polygraph examination.

· Pass a credit check. Applicant must have a good credit rating as determined by a credit report from a Credit Reporting Agency.

· Pass an extensive background investigation which includes past or present domestic situations, i.e.: Child Support, Orders of Protection, Restraining Orders, etc.

· Pass Criminal history check and fingerprint check.

· Successfully complete the prescribed Police Officer Basic Training Requirements as required by the South Carolina Criminal Justice Academy.

· Must possess a valid South Carolina driver's license combined with a satisfactory 10-year driving record.

The Newberry PD is a long-standing SC Accredited Department with the highest standards. Career growth and opportunities are based on the applicant’s education and/or experience. Therefore, the Department encourages applicants to possess college degrees, which is an inherent consideration during the screening process.

Entry Level Uncertified Officer – Salary Non-Exempt Pay Range: $43,243 up to $46,900 ~ commensurate with education and military experience

Certified Officer - $46,226 up to $52,312 ~ commensurate with years of experience, education, and military experience

Job posting closes: Open Until Filled

Fringe Benefits:

• Blue Cross Blue Shield State Health Insurance.
• The City covers 100% of individual employee health insurance premiums as well as employer-paid basic life insurance, basic long-term disability, and basic dental insurance.
• Participation in the SC Retirement System and the Police Officers Retirement System
• 12 Paid Holidays 1 Floating Holiday
• 12 Sick Leave days per year. Employees can accrue and roll over up to 18 weeks annually.
• 10 Annual Leave days per year accrued from the date of hire; 15 days after two years of service; 20 days after 15 years of service. Employees can accrue and roll over up to eight weeks of leave annually.
• 2 Weeks of Paid Parental Leave
• Employer-paid training and certifications
• Employee Assistance Program with FirstSun EAP. Employee and household members are eligible for 3 counseling sessions per year and 5 life management sessions each.
• Paid-to-Volunteer Program
• Free Gym Membership with three local gym options
• Longevity and Service Recognition Program
• Free Annual Health Screening

The City of Newberry is an Equal Opportunity Employer. This organization is inclusive and diverse and encourages all people meeting the required qualifications to apply