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Police Department

Career Opportunities

 
       

    
     The Myrtle Beach Police Department has several specialized divisions that provide officers the opportunity to diversify their skills.  These include Criminal Investigations, Vice/Narcotics, Traffic Enforcement, Beach Patrol, Bicycle Patrol, Crime Prevention, Special Operations, Detention/Dispatch, Administration and more.  Currently, the police department is accepting applications for Police Officer.

POLICE OFFICER – Police Department.  Performs responsible protective service work in the protection of life and property through the enforcement of laws and ordinances with required related work. This position requires graduation from high school or GED equivalency, 21 years old to comply with SC Law Enforcement Council entrance requirements and possession of a valid driver’s license.  It also requires a thorough background investigation.  SC Criminal Justice Certification and experience as a Police Officer is preferred.  REQUIRED:  Completed Standard Application, Supplemental application along with required documents as outlined in the document section, Statement of Honesty, Physical Agility Test & Score Sheet, and Personal History Questionnaire.  Resumes accepted only with completed application package.  Certified police officers, review & sign Authorization to Release Information Form.  Starting Salary:  $29,963/year, plus benefits (non-certified); $32,738year, plus benefits (SC certified).  Application deadline:  5:00 p.m., June 2, 2008

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The Myrtle Beach Police Department would like to thank you for your interest in becoming a member of one of the East Coast’s Top Police Departments.  The Myrtle Beach Police Department wants to see you succeed in your goal to become a member of our department.  Getting through the hiring process is your first hurdle in doing so.  To apply for the position of Police, Detention, or TCO, download and complete the Word or PDF files containing the Standard Application, the Supplementary Application and the Importance of Honesty document.  All Police applicants must read the Police Officer Candidate Process document.  Applicants must review and sign the Authorization to Release Information.   To request a printed copy of these applications and documents, e-mail cwheaton@cityofmyrtlebeach.com or call 843-918-1114.

Please complete both applications and the Importance of Honesty document, Authorization to Release Information document, Psychological Screening Wavier, and Physical Agility Test & Score Sheet and return them along with the other documents mentioned above by U.S. Mail to the Human Resources Department, P.O. Box 2468, Myrtle Beach, SC  29578.   At this time, we are not accepting e-mails of these applications and documents for Police Officer and Detention Officer positions. 

For additional information about openings and application procedures, visit the City's Human Resource page. All current job openings for the City of Myrtle Beach are posted at that site, or you may call the City's Job Line at 843-918-1224.

As an employee with the Myrtle Beach Police Department, you will be able to participate in a variety of City Benefits such as Health Insurance - South Carolina Local Government Assurance Group, Life Insurance, Retirement, Worker's Compensation Insurance, 401-K Tax-Deferred Retirement Savings Plan, All Uniforms & Equipment Furnished, Tuition Reimbursement Program, Eight (8) Paid Holidays, Vacation (Accrual Based On Years Of Service), Two (2) Personal Days Per Year, Sick Days, Leave Time For Reserve Military Training and more.

All Police Officers, Detention Officers and Telecommunicators must complete Basic Law Enforcement Training as mandated by the South Carolina Department of Public Safety. For information on transferring certifications from another state, please read the Police Officer Candidate Process form.  Upon completion of the Basic Law Enforcement course, officers will be assigned to a specific division with a Field Training Officer. All new Police, Detention, and TCO employees must complete a twelve- (12) month probationary period. Periodic in-service training will also be given to employees on a regular basis.

All employment questions should be directed to Natasha McKinnon (Human Resources Department) at (843)-918-1114 or by e-mail at nmckinnon@cityofmyrtlebeach.com. All recruitment questions should be directed to the Administration Sergeant, Sgt. Eric DiLorenzo, at (843)-918-1803 or e-mail at edilorenzo@cityofmyrtlebeach.com.


The City of Myrtle Beach is an Equal Opportunity Employer and as such will recruit and hire employees without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, age, political affiliation or disability except when physical condition is a bonafide occupational qualification. Recent amendments to the South Carolina Freedom of Information Act would require us to identify the three finalists considered for all positions in response to a properly executed Freedom Of Information Act request

P.O. Drawer 2468
Myrtle Beach, SC 29578
Phone:  (843) 918-1000
Fax:  (843) 918-1028

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