Job Description

Known for its parks, paths and picturesque Main Street, Greenville, SC is a small city with a vibrant atmosphere. At the Greenville Police Department, we pride ourselves on our relationships with residents and visitors that highlight our vision of becoming the most effective community-focused police agency in America. Come join a department with a family atmosphere and that Southern hospitality you’ve been searching for.

To be considered for employment, all applicants must, at a minimum: 

• Be at least 21 years of age
• Be a United States citizen
• Have a high school diploma or equivalent
• Have or be able to obtain a valid South Carolina driver's license
• Have not had a driver's license suspension during the last 5 years for DUI; leaving the scene of an accident; reckless homicide; or involuntary manslaughter
• Have never been convicted of a felony or domestic violence
• Have never been convicted of a crime of moral turpitude or a misdemeanor carrying a possible sentence of more than 1 year
• Have not defaulted on a government or student loan

Police Officer Application:  How To Apply

*When filling out the Police Officer application, it is recommended to use a computer (rather than a phone) if possible.  

This is for individuals with no law enforcement experience who want to become police officers.  

This is for individuals who have experience working as police officers in a sworn capacity.  See eligibility requirements below.

Diploma:  $23.78/hour | $53,172 annual

Associates:  $24.78/hour | $55,408 annual

Bachelors:  $25.28/hour | $56,526/annual

Military/Diploma:  $24.78/hour | $55,408 annual

Military/Associates:  $25.78/hour | $57,644 annual

Military/Bachelors:  $26.28/hour | $58,762 annual

Certification requirements for POLICE OFFICER CERTIFIED/LATERAL application:

• Out-of-state lateral officers must have:
  • A minimum of 12 consecutive months after certification of working as a sworn officer
  • No more than a 24-month gap between their resignation from a prior agency and their application to the GPD
  • Police training curriculum must be approved by the South Carolina Criminal Justice Academy for out-of-state transfers (this is completed by the background investigators during the hiring process)
• In-state lateral officers must have:
  • Successfully completed the South Carolina Criminal Justice Academy and be certified as a Class 1 officer in South Carolina
  • No more than a 24-month gap between their resignation from a prior agency and their application to the GPD

All communication regarding your application will arrive via our application portal email address at [email protected].  Be sure to add [email protected]to your contact list in order to receive important communications from us regarding your application status.

You will need the following information available to complete your application for Police Officer:

1. List of all addresses/residences since age 16
2. A minimum of 5 total references: 3 professional and 2 personal, including names, email addresses and phone numbers
3. 10 years of employment history, including:
   • Company name, address and phone number
   • Supervisor name
   • Job duties
4. The job history portion of the application is followed by a series of questions to determine your eligibility for the position. All questions must be answered truthfully and completely. You may be disqualified from the hiring process if inaccuracies are discovered later on.  
5. Please review the above "Hiring Requirements" to ensure you are eligible to submit an application for the Police Officer position.  

If you are viewing this job posting on an external website, please note that resumes and employment applications are not accepted from 3rd party websites. All applications for employment must be made by going to https://jobs.greenvillesc.gov.  

If you have recently applied for a position with us, please note that communication regarding your application will arrive via our application portal email address at [email protected] or from our GPD Recruiting email at [email protected].  Be sure to add these addresses to your contact list in order to receive important communications from us regarding your application status.

Starting Salary

CONTACT US!

[email protected]

Sergeant Michelle Lentz

• 864-467-4392
• [email protected]

Corporal John Blassingame

• 864-467-4714

Salary Range

The Greenville Police Department utilizes four ranks for non-supervisory personnel: Recruit Officer (PO-0), Police Officer 1 (PO1), Police Officer 2 (PO2) and Police Officer 3 (PO3). All new officers who have no police experience start out at the Recruit rank. Lateral officers may start at PO1, PO2 or PO3 based on years of experience and formal elective training.  

Within each rank, salary ascends on a step program until the range maximum is met. Officers may be promoted to PO2 or PO3 after completion of the required years of service and attending additional training. 

Promotions to Sergeant, Lieutenant, Captain, and Major are based on a competitive testing process.

Benefits

• All new officers are full-time employees of the City of Greenville and receive their full salary and benefits during training and while attending the South Carolina Criminal Justice Academy
• Required uniforms and equipment are provided at no cost to officers
• Training is provided at no cost to officers
• Take home car program after successful completion of Field Training Program
• Tuition reimbursement up to $5,000 per fiscal year for approved undergraduate and graduate courses
• Scholarship opportunities for children of police officers through the Harold C Jennings Scholarship Foundation
• Employee wellness programs
• Employee Assistance Program
• Free visits with a nurse practitioner at the Employee Health Center
• Comprehensive insurance & benefits plan
• Family/medical leave
• Military leave
• Longevity bonuses paid every 5th year
• 28-year retirement with pension
• Supplemental elective 401k/457k
• Retirement planning
• 11 (8-hour) holidays per year
• Annual leave time as follows:
  • 1st year of employment: 13 days
  • 2nd through 10th years: 18 days
  • 11th through 20th years: 23 days
  • 21st year and beyond: 28 days

Civilian Employment

Are you looking for civilian job opportunities in law enforcement? Consider working as a Communications Specialist in our 911 dispatch center. Interested in working for the City of Greenville in a non-sworn position? Check out all employment openings via the City of Greenville’s jobs portal.  

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