Police Officer

• POLICE OFFICER CANDIDATE (NON-CERTIFIED APPLICANT) - $54,491 with a $2,500 sign-on bonus.
• POLICE OFFICER – (CERTIFIED APPLICANT) - $56,125 with a $3,000 sign-on bonus.

Patrols assigned areas of the Town and responds to calls for service; enforces all federal and state laws and Town ordinances relating to public safety and welfare. Works under stressful, high-risk conditions. Performs related work as assigned. Reports to a Corporal and/or Sergeant as assigned. Requirements: Associate's degree in criminal justice, political science or other related field, plus completion of required law enforcement training; or any equivalent combination of training and experience which provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities. Must possess Law Enforcement Certification. Must possess a valid S.C. driver's license. Must be in good health and able to meet the Lexington Police Department's physical fitness requirements and be of good character with no criminal record.

How to Apply:

Applications are available by clicking here or at the Lexington Town Hall Complex, Public Safety Building, 111 Maiden Lane, Lexington, SC 29072. Only completed applications will be considered. Partially completed applications may not be evaluated. US Military Veterans are encouraged to apply. EOE/AA

Qualifications

Associate's degree in criminal justice, political science or other related field, plus completion of required law enforcement training; or any equivalent combination of training and experience which provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities. Must possess Law Enforcement Certification. Must possess a valid S.C. driver's license. Must be in good health and able to meet the Lexington Police Department's physical fitness requirements and be of good character with no criminal record.