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:
*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.
RECRUIT STARTING SALARYDiploma: $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:
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:
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.
Qualifications Hourly Rate (effective Dec 1, 2024) Annual Salary (43-hr work week) | ||
Starting Salary | $23.78 | $53,172.08 |
Associate's degree | +$1.00/hr incentive |
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Qualified Veteran* *Honorable Discharge or still serving | +$1.00/hr incentive | |
Bachelor's/master's degree | +$1.50/hr incentive |
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| Salary based on prior experience and formal training. |
Language incentive | +$0.75/hr incentive |
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Sergeant Michelle Lentz
Corporal John Blassingame
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.
Range Minimum Range Maximum | |
Recruit $53,172 | $53,172 |
Police Officer 1 $53,507 | $61,445 |
Police Officer 2 $57,644 | $71,842 |
Police Officer 3 $64,575 | $84,185 |
Sergeant $74,257 | $93,509 |
Lieutenant $88,300 | $119,200 |
Captain $95,200 | $133,300 |
Major $109,400 | $153,200 |
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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