Police Officers
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The Police Officer maintains public safety, enforces laws and ordinances, protects life and property, and builds positive community relationships. The role responds to emergency and non-emergency situations and performs patrol, traffic enforcement, investigations, arrests, reporting, and court testimony. Work takes place indoors and outdoors, with exposure to varying weather and potentially hazardous situations, and includes shifts on nights, weekends, and holidays.
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- Police Officer - Job Description Position Title: Police Officer Department: Police Department Reports To: Police Chief / Sergeant FLSA Status: Non-Exempt Position Summary A Police Officer is responsible for maintaining public safety, enforcing laws and ordinances, protecting life and property, and building positive relationships within the community. This role requires sound judgment, integrity, and the ability to respond effectively in emergency and non-emergency situations. Essential Duties and Responsibilities Enforce federal, state, and local laws and ordinances Patrol assigned areas to prevent and detect criminal activity Respond to emergency and non-emergency calls for service Conduct traffic enforcement and investigate vehicle accidents Interview victims, witnesses, and suspects Prepare accurate and detailed incident and arrest reports Make arrests in accordance with established procedures and legal standards Testify in court and present evidence when required Maintain order during public events and disturbances Provide assistance and support to the public, including conflict resolution Conduct preliminary and follow-up investigations Operate police vehicles and equipment safely Collaborate with other law enforcement agencies when necessary Minimum Qualifications High school diploma or GED required; associate or bachelors degree preferred in Criminal Justice or related field Completion of a state-certified law enforcement training academy Valid drivers license Certification as a law enforcement officer in the State of South Carolina (or ability to obtain) No felony convictions Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Knowledge of criminal law, traffic law, and law enforcement procedures Strong observation and decision-making skills Ability to remain calm and act effectively under pressure Excellent written and verbal communication skills Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information Strong interpersonal skills and ability to engage with diverse communities Proficiency in report writing and basic computer systems Physical Requirements Ability to stand, walk, run, and sit for extended periods Ability to lift and carry heavy objects when necessary Ability to physically restrain individuals Vision and hearing sufficient to perform essential duties Work Environment Work performed in both indoor and outdoor environments Exposure to varying weather conditions Potential exposure to hazardous and high-risk situations Shift work, including nights, weekends, and holidays Additional Information Must pass background investigation, drug screening, and psychological evaluation Must maintain required certifications and training standards
How this job compares
Set against the 448 open Law Enforcement jobs on Olive Jobs, counted November 5, 2026.
- Pay
- This postingNot listed
- US median$74–83K/yr162 salary ranges
- US median$26–31/hr70 hourly ranges
- Openings
- Olive Jobs lists 13 open Law Enforcement jobs in South Carolina and 448 across the US. Under 1% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
- Hiring the most across the US
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- Experience
- Law Enforcement postings that state a minimum ask for 1 year of experience at the median; the middle half ask for 1 to 3 years (227 postings).
- Education
- This posting asks for a high school diploma; 197 of the 448 open Law Enforcement jobs (44%) ask for a high school diploma or higher.
Counted across the open, public US postings on Olive Jobs on November 5, 2026. Pay medians are the middle values of the low ends and of the high ends of postings that list both ends of a range in the same cadence (a yearly salary or an hourly rate); a range's midpoint is halfway between its ends. Pay and experience figures resting on fewer than 20 postings are left out.
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