Part-Time Police Officer

Job description

Salary: $27.83 - $30.67 Biweekly

Location : Police/Municipal Court Complex - Beaufort, SC

Job Type: Part-Time

Department: Police

Opening Date: 09/22/2026

Closing Date: Continuous

JOB DESCRIPTION

The City of Beaufort Police Department is seeking to fill an open part-time police officer position within the Department. Experienced certified police officers, civilian-military police officers, or former military police officers are preferred but not required. This police officer position performs patrol duties in assigned areas of the City, responds to calls for service, generates calls for service; enforces federal and state laws and city ordinances; performs traffic enforcement; conducts property checks, and participates in community-oriented policing activities. The maximum hours worked per pay period will be 64 hours. There will also be a minimum requirement of hours worked per pay period.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

Applicants must meet all requirements for employment consideration:

• Must be 21 years of age

• Must be a US Citizen

• Must obtain a valid SC driver's license before the date of the hire

• Must have a clean criminal record (no felonies, serious misdemeanors, criminal domestic violence, or crimes of moral turpitude)

• Must have a clean driving history, with no convictions for driving under the influence, driving under suspension, or leaving the scene of an accident within the past ten years. Convictions for speeding must be minimal

• Must have no prior history of illicit drug use, which conflicts with Department policy

• Must be able to pass all phases of the hiring process

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• Must have a high school diploma or general education development (GED) equivalent

• If currently employed as a certified officer, the candidate must have a favorable work history with their department

• Must have an Honorable Discharge if previously served in the military

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

HIRING PROCESS:

The process consists of:

• Submission of a properly completed police application prior to the closing date (Incomplete applications will not be processed)

• Background investigation (criminal history, credit history, driving history, work history)

• Oral interview board • Pass the Police Officer Selection Test (written aptitude test)

• Successfully pass a physical agility course

• Successfully complete polygraph exam

• Successfully complete psychological exam

• Successfully pass a medical physical exam and drug screening

SALARY INFORMATION:

Pay Rate Range $27.83 - $30.67 (DEPENDS ON QUALIFICATIONS)

Salary is based on education and experience. An additional percentage will be attributed to the annual salary of those with higher education. The City of Beaufort also offers performance-based salary increases annually.

ADDITIONAL DOCUMENTS REQUIRED FOR PROCESSING:

• Copy of a valid Driver's License

• Copy of Birth Certificate

• Copy of Social Security Card

• Copy of High School Diploma or GED

• Certified ten-year driving record (You must provide a copy of your driving record from every state you have been licensed to drive within the past ten years.)

• Copy of form DD-214 (if applicable)

• Copies of other documents that may be applicable to employment (i.e., certifications, training documents, diplomas, etc.

For questions, please contact:

Sgt. Andrew Martin

Beaufort Police Department

1901 Boundary Street

Beaufort, SC 29902

Office

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY STATEMENT

The City of Beaufort is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. The City of Beaufort will provide reasonable accommodation for otherwise qualified individuals. The City of Beaufort does not discriminate on the basis of age, disability, gender or sex, race, color, religion, national origin, veterans status or genetic information.

The City of Beaufort offers a wide range of benefits to full-time employees and their families to include health care, dental, vision, PEBA retirement, deferred compensation plans, flexible spending accounts, life insurance, long-term and short-term disability, holidays, vacation, and sick leave. To learn more details, visit ourbenefits page.

01

Are you age 21 or older? Yes

No

02

Do you have a valid driver's license? Yes

No

03

Do you have a High School diploma or GED? Yes

No

04

Which statement below best describes the highest level of education you have completed? None

High school graduate, diploma or the equivalent (GED)

Associate's Degree

Bachelor's Degree

Master's Degree

Professional Degree

Doctorate Degree

05

How many years of professional experience as a sworn law enforcement officer post field training do you have? No experience

Less than 1 year of experience

1 year but less than 2 years of experience

2 years but less than 3 years experience

3 or more years of experience

Required Question

Worksite address

beaufort, SC, 29907, US

Who can apply

Review the original listing for work authorization, qualifications and employer requirements.