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: We offer you a rewarding and challenging career in Law Enforcement.APPLY Today! Seeking applicants who possess key skills such as interpersonal communications, problem-solving, basic technological expertise, critical thinking, empathy, and community-mindedness.

*****Our Next Entry Level Civil Service Agility Testing (PAT) Date* *is on Saturday,May 6, 2023*** ****After you apply, we will schedule your Written Test (Nelson Denny) appointment via email.*****Please check your inbox and respond promptly!*** **You must be able to supply copies of the following documents: Driver's License Birth Certificate Social Security Card GED or High School Diploma DD214 (if applicable) You will be asked to sign pre-employment authorization forms at City Hall in Spartanburg, SC. ***Questions?* Call 864-596-2351 -**Serious Applicants Only! *The Spartanburg Police Department is a nationally accredited, professional police service dedicated to making our city a safer place to live by fighting crime and improving the quality of life in our neighborhoods.*

Examples of Duties : A City of Spartanburg Police Officer is under general supervision and performs activities required in the enforcement of state and local laws relating to public safety. : *Police officers patrol a designated area of the City to prevent and discover crime. *Enforce traffic laws, direct traffic, take charge at traffic accidents, assistmotorists,pedestrians and the injured in accidents. *Respondto emergency calls regarding domestic violence and makearrests asnecessary. *Investigatebuildings as assigned in order to determine if and when a break-inhas occurred. * Prepareand submit reports regarding complaints pertaining to larceny, stolen property,shoplifting, assault and battery, robbery, etc. * Investigatereports of suspicious people and vehicles as assigned. * Servearrest and bench warrantsto the public as necessary. * Testifyin court regarding traffic and criminal cases. * Performall other duties as may be assigned to meet organizational needs.

**Typical Qualifications** 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 and oral interview)and be approved by the City of Spartanburg's Civil Service Commission. ***Check your inbox regularly during this hiring process!*- All Police Officer applicants will be contacted via email!**Please add the following email to your contact list to ensure prompt delivery:sjager@cityofspartanburg.org ****Minimum Starting Wages**** **Entry Level $42,972.80** Police Officer I (1 yr.) $45,094.40 Police Officer II (2 yrs.) $45,739.20 Plus**cost-of-living**adjustments (COLA). Wages depend on years of service. ****Job Posting Close Date:**Open Until All Positions Are Filled** *The City of Spartanburg is an equal opportunity employer and supports workforce diversity.*