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wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/wd5.myworkdaysite.com\/en-US\/recruiting\/charlestonsc\/External\/job\/Police-Officer_JR100786\" style=\"border-color:#ffd900;border-width:2px;border-radius:100px;color:#ffc905\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">JOIN CPD<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading alignwide has-text-align-left has-normal-font-size\" style=\"font-style:normal;font-weight:400\"><br><br>The vision of the Charleston Police Department is to be a world class law enforcement agency committed to the values of Honor, Excellence, Accountability, Respect, and Teamwork. We demonstrate creativity, challenge our capabilities, and encourage initiative and risk-taking. We hold ourselves to a high standard of excellence and continually improve by solving problems and making decisions that benefit the organization and community. We are dedicated to service, lifelong learning, and professional growth.<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-cover alignfull is-light\" style=\"min-height:100vh;aspect-ratio:unset;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1600\" height=\"1065\" class=\"wp-block-cover__image-background wp-image-43\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/joincpd.wordpress.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/cpd_boats_web.jpg\" style=\"object-position:46% 47%\" data-object-fit=\"cover\" data-object-position=\"46% 47%\" srcset=\"https:\/\/joincpd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/cpd_boats_web.jpg 1600w, https:\/\/joincpd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/cpd_boats_web-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/joincpd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/cpd_boats_web-1024x682.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/joincpd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/cpd_boats_web-768x511.jpg 768w, https:\/\/joincpd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/cpd_boats_web-1536x1022.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1600px) 100vw, 1600px\" \/><span aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-cover__background has-background-dim-80 has-background-dim\" style=\"background-color:#9fa8af\"><\/span><div class=\"wp-block-cover__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-cover-is-layout-flow\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center has-background-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-38aac0deb83004404bb13f53a1a2058e\" style=\"font-style:normal;font-weight:400\">Salary and Benefits<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center has-background-color has-text-color has-link-color has-normal-font-size wp-elements-b8408fe8e73bc0e93882716b6845f40b\" style=\"font-style:normal;font-weight:400\">The Charleston Police Department\u2019s pay plan includes a comprehensive scale based on career development and degree incentives.<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns alignwide is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-865f97e87d3e4ba0f31c345046d96ad2\" style=\"border-style:none;border-width:0px;border-radius:0px;color:#ffd643;font-style:normal;font-weight:400\">Starting Salaries<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-small-font-size has-background-color has-text-color has-link-color has-normal-font-size wp-elements-fa73854eedcbabacce3ab99984473c04\" style=\"font-style:normal;font-weight:400\">When you join CPD, you will be mentored to further your education and advance your professional development. Individuals who accept employment with Charleston Police Department will take part in the agency\u2019s 12-week Police Corps program. <br><br>Police Corps is hosted at the department\u2019s training facility (Monday-Friday) and prepares police officer cadets to be leaders within the organization and to successfully complete the <a href=\"https:\/\/sccja.sc.gov\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-background-color\">South Carolina Criminal Justice Academy (SCCJA)<\/mark><\/a>. Once The Police Corps program is completed, individuals are sworn-in as law enforcement professionals and then attend South Carolina Criminal Justice Academy\u2019s 8-week program. During this time at SCCJA, officers reside on campus (Monday-Friday) until graduation. <br><br>Your Career Starts <a href=\"https:\/\/wd5.myworkdaysite.com\/en-US\/recruiting\/charlestonsc\/External\/job\/Police-Officer_JR100142\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>HERE<\/strong><\/a>!<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-6aa42348cc4c6836893b9f9084afb0ff\" style=\"color:#ffd643;font-style:normal;font-weight:400\">Employee Benefits<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-small-font-size has-background-color has-text-color has-link-color has-normal-font-size wp-elements-30bbf87b54b15ec1f067a342bdca6c66\" style=\"font-style:normal;font-weight:400\">The City of Charleston offers a competitive total compensation package, including benefits:<br><br>10 paid holidays and 2 personal holidays, annual leave starting at 96 hours per year and growing to 192 hours per year, paid sick leave at 96 hours per year.<br><br>Paid CPD Police Corps training (12-weeks) and South Carolina Criminal Justice Academy (8-weeks) training.<br><br>Group health, dental, vision insurance, flexible spending accounts, Employer paid life insurance, short term disability and long term disability programs.<br><br>Police Officers Retirement System (PORS), optional deferred compensation plans (401k and 457 plans).<br><br>GI Bill eligible veteran on-the-job training, tuition reimbursement, and wellness programs.&nbsp;<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-eae447e36424497c4aa892602c8725a7\" style=\"color:#ffd643;font-style:normal;font-weight:400\">Lateral and Military<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-small-font-size has-background-color has-text-color has-link-color has-normal-font-size wp-elements-5317067d174e46508287451baa46915d\" style=\"font-style:normal;font-weight:400\">The Charleston Police Department is currently accepting applications for lateral hires, both in-state and out-of-state, who are interested in transitioning to our organization. <br><br>A lateral hire is defined as someone who has at least one year of sworn law enforcement experience following basic training and holds a valid state law enforcement certification. <br><br>If offered employment, the lateral officer would take part in an expedited process to acquire his\/her South Carolina law enforcement certification and at least a 5-week training period with a Patrol Training Officer (PTO). <br><br>If you are currently a certified police officer or have military experience, we encourage you to <a href=\"https:\/\/wd5.myworkdaysite.com\/en-US\/recruiting\/charlestonsc\/External\/job\/Police-Officer_JR100786\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>JOIN OUR TEAM<\/strong><\/a>!<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<details class=\"wp-block-details has-background-color has-text-color has-link-color has-normal-font-size wp-elements-081280c1646a4c6a9764a2c4d324a5f6 is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\" open><summary>Probationary Police Officer<br>If you are new to law enforcement with no prior military or police experience, you will begin your career as a Probationary Police Officer (PPO) with a salary based on your education. PPOs will automatically convert to the rank of Police Officer after two (2) years. Each pay step is an automatic annual increase. <\/summary>\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:100%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table is-style-regular\"><table class=\"has-background-color has-text-color has-link-color\"><thead><tr><th class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">PPO Pay Scale<\/th><th class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">STEP 1<\/th><th class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">STEP 2<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">High School \/ GED<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">$58,115.20<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">$59,592.00<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Associates Degree<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">$62,212.80<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">$63,772.80<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Bachelor&#8217;s Degree<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">$66,539.20<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">$68,244.80<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Master&#8217;s Degree<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">$71,219.20<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">$73,008.00<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">PhD \/ JD <\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">$76,211.20<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">$78,104.00<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/details>\n\n\n\n<details class=\"wp-block-details has-background-color has-text-color has-link-color has-normal-font-size wp-elements-5e31dcce79c6266a9064f7e5da3700ed is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\" open><summary>Police Officer<br>Officers who have completed their Probationary Police Officer steps, and those who have prior law enforcement or military experience (laterals), can expect to make the salaries below based on education. Lateral hires may start at a higher step depending on experience. Each pay step is an automatic annual increase in your salary until you max out at the rank of Police Officer (PO) Step 3.<\/summary>\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:100%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table is-style-regular\"><table class=\"has-background-color has-text-color has-link-color\"><thead><tr><th class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">PO Pay Scale<\/th><th class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">STEP 1<\/th><th class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">STEP 2<\/th><th class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">STEP 3<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">High School \/ GED<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">$61,110.40<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">$62,649.60<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">$64,230.40<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Associates Degree<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">$65,395.20<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">$67,038.40<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">$68,723.20<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Bachelor&#8217;s Degree<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">$69,950.40<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">$71,760.00<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">$73,548.80<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Master&#8217;s Degree<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">$74,859.20<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">$76,731.20<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">$78,686.40<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">PhD \/ JD <\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">$80,100.80<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">$82,118.40<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">$84,198.40<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/details>\n\n\n\n<details class=\"wp-block-details has-background-color has-text-color has-link-color has-normal-font-size wp-elements-8e6c4bc78c7478561477ae106b19cc3e is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\" open><summary>Senior Police Officer<br>The Senior Police Officer (SPO) Career Progression Process is comprised of a written examination. This process is coordinated by the Departments of Human Resources and Police. In order to progress to the rank of Senior Police Officer (SPO), officers must possess a minimum of four (4) &#8220;qualified&#8221; years of service as a full-time paid police officer. &#8220;Qualified&#8221; is defined as the following: <br><br>1.) Any years served at the Charleston Police Department currently, or previously, or officers who have<br>served at other police departments will be granted up to fifty percent (50%) of their years in service,<br>not to exceed three (3) years. <br><br>2.) Served in the Police Officer\u2019s pay grade for a minimum of one (1) year, and no longer be on probation. Service must be immediately preceding and fulfilled by the last day of the 3rd month after the process is originally scheduled to be completed.<br><br>Advancement between each step beyond Step 2 requires two (2) years at each SPO step, and eighty (80) hours of approved Career Enhancement Process (CEP*) training.<\/summary>\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table is-style-regular\"><table class=\"has-background-color has-text-color has-link-color\"><thead><tr><th class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">SPO Pay Scale<\/th><th class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">STEP 1<\/th><th class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">STEP 2<\/th><th class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">STEP 3<\/th><th class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">STEP 4<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">High School \/ GED<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">$64,230.40<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">$67,433.60<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">$70,803.20<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">$74,360.00<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Associates Degree<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">$68,723.20<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">$72,155.20<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">$75,774.40<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">$79,560.00<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Bachelor&#8217;s Degree<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">$73,548.80<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">$77,209.60<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">$81,078.40<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">$85,134.40<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Master&#8217;s Degree<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">$78,686.40<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">$82,617.60<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">$86,736.00<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">$91,104.00<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">PhD \/ JD <\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">$84,198.40<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">$88,400.00<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">$92,830.40<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">$97,489.60<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><tfoot><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\"><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">(PO Step 3 Skip)<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\"><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">CEP*<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">CEP*<\/td><\/tr><\/tfoot><\/table><\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/details>\n\n\n\n<details class=\"wp-block-details has-background-color has-text-color has-link-color has-normal-font-size wp-elements-241dd464e17332c95a8208a9ed94ed7d is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\" open><summary>Master Police Officer<br>The Master Police Officer (MPO) Career Progression Process is comprised of two (2) phases, a written examination and an oral interview, which is coordinated by the Departments of Human Resources and Police. A candidate must possess eight (8) years of service as a full-time paid police officer with the City of Charleston Police Department, must possess at a minimum a four-year degree from an accredited college or university, have two (2) years of service in the Senior Police Officer\u2019s pay grade, and no longer be on probation. The two (2) years of service in the Senior Police Officer pay grade and probation completion must be immediately preceding and fulfilled by the last day of the 3rd month after the process is originally scheduled to be completed.<\/summary>\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table is-style-regular\" style=\"padding-top:0;padding-right:0;padding-bottom:0;padding-left:0\"><table class=\"has-background-color has-text-color has-link-color\"><thead><tr><th class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">MPO Pay Scale<\/th><th class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">STEP 1<\/th><th class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">STEP 2<\/th><th class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">STEP 3<\/th><th class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">STEP 4<\/th><th class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">STEP 5<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Bachelor&#8217;s Degree<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">$81,078.40<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">$85,134.40<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">$89,398.40<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">$93,849.60<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">$98,550.40<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Master&#8217;s Degree<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">$86,736.00<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">$91,104.00<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">$95,638.40<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">$100,443.20<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">$105,456.00<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">PhD \/ JD<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">$92,830.40<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">$97,489.60<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">$102,336.00<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">$107,452.80<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">$112,819.20<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><tfoot><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\"><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\"><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\"><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">CEP*<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">CEP*<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">CEP*<\/td><\/tr><\/tfoot><\/table><\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/details>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center 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wp-elements-6e67569019edf3448d9b3f2b25151408\" style=\"font-style:normal;font-weight:400\">Why We Do the Job<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:0px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Charleston Police Department - No Better Time Than Now\" width=\"750\" height=\"422\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/NNT9Ce-geTU?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns alignwide is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-pullquote has-background-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-5254266ac3a3d40272135d398dc076bd\" style=\"border-top-color:#2d2f9c96;border-top-width:4px;border-right-style:none;border-right-width:0px;border-bottom-color:#2d2f9c96;border-bottom-width:4px;border-left-style:none;border-left-width:0px;margin-top:0;margin-right:0;margin-bottom:0;margin-left:0;padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50);padding-right:0rem;padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50);padding-left:0rem\"><blockquote><p>I think at the core of almost everyone is some desire to make the world a better place . . . leave it better than you found it, or to better their community and the world around them . . .<\/p><cite><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0);color:#ffe200\" class=\"has-inline-color\">SeRGEANT Nicole Moyes<\/mark><\/cite><\/blockquote><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow 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style=\"border-top-style:none;border-top-width:0px;border-right-style:none;border-right-width:0px;border-bottom-color:#2d2f9c96;border-bottom-width:4px;border-left-style:none;border-left-width:0px;margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0;padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30)\"><blockquote><p>The organic nature of empathy is woven into everything that we do.<\/p><cite><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0);color:#ffe200\" class=\"has-inline-color\">LIEUTENANT Joseph Harvill<\/mark><\/cite><\/blockquote><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-cp-timeline-content-timeline-block Cool-Content-Timeline\"><div class=\"cool-timeline-block-03949b1d-9eb4-4723-aa7b-9dc750337377\"><style>.cool-timeline-block-03949b1d-9eb4-4723-aa7b-9dc750337377 .cool-vertical-timeline-body{--ctlb-icon-color: #ffc905;--ctlb-date-font-weight: 100;--ctlb-head-font-size: 18px;--ctlb-line-color: #2e309c;--ctlb-icon-bg: 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style=\"padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px\">The Charleston Police Department is currently hiring! To review the requirements and to complete a job application <a href=\"https:\/\/wd5.myworkdaysite.com\/en-US\/recruiting\/charlestonsc\/External\/job\/Police-Officer_JR100786\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/wd5.myworkdaysite.com\/en-US\/recruiting\/charlestonsc\/External\/job\/Police-Officer_JR100142\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">click here<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-cp-timeline-content-timeline-block-child swiper-slide\"><div class=\"timeline-content icon-false \"><div class=\"timeline-block-timeline ctl-row  position-right\"><div class=\"ctl-6 timeline-block-time\"><div class=\"story-time\"><p><strong>PHYSICAL AGILITY TEST (PAT)<\/strong><\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"timeline-block-icon\"><svg stroke=\"currentColor\" fill=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"0\" viewBox=\"0 0 512 512\" height=\"1em\" width=\"1em\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M256 8C119 8 8 119 8 256s111 248 248 248 248-111 248-248S393 8 256 8z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/div><div class=\"ctl-6 timeline-block-detail\"><div class=\"story-details\"><div class=\"story-content\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading ctlb-block-title has-link-color wp-elements-71540b3a8273024bcd7c744cc32083b2\" style=\"padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px\">The Physical Agility Test<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"ctlb-block-desc\" style=\"padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px\">The test battery consists of (5) items. This approach employs an \u201coverall\u201d scoring system which allows a lower score on one test item to be compensated by a higher score on another test item. The PAT consists of (5) physical fitness tests which will be given in the following order: bench press (1RM % of body weight \u2013 conversion), sit-up test (1-minute time limit), 300 meter sprint (under 68-seconds), push-up test (2-minute time limit), 1.5 mile run (18-minute time limit). <br><br>Those individuals who fail to meet the overall minimum score will not be allowed to move forward in the application process but may be eligible to re-test at a later date. For more specific information about the PAT, contact us at<a href=\"mailto:joincpd@charleston-sc.gov\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">&nbsp;joincpd@charleston-sc.gov<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-cp-timeline-content-timeline-block-child swiper-slide\"><div class=\"timeline-content icon-false \"><div class=\"timeline-block-timeline ctl-row  position-right\"><div class=\"ctl-6 timeline-block-time\"><div class=\"story-time\"><p><strong>P.O.S.T. WRITTEN EXAM<\/strong><\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"timeline-block-icon\"><svg stroke=\"currentColor\" fill=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"0\" viewBox=\"0 0 512 512\" height=\"1em\" width=\"1em\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M256 8C119 8 8 119 8 256s111 248 248 248 248-111 248-248S393 8 256 8z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/div><div class=\"ctl-6 timeline-block-detail\"><div class=\"story-details\"><div class=\"story-content\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading ctlb-block-title\" style=\"padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px\">The Police Officer Selection Test<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"ctlb-block-desc has-link-color wp-elements-fc49c588958400227fb3a7b9f5610048\" style=\"padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px\">The POST is made up of four separately-timed sections. The first three sections (mathematics, reading comprehension, and grammar) utilize multiple choice and true\/false formats. The fourth section, incident report writing, requires you to write out your answers in complete sentences in the spaces provided in the test booklet. Though most of the questions in this test battery relate to police duty, no prior knowledge of law or law enforcement will be needed to answer the questions. Applicants scoring above 70% will advance. The <a href=\"https:\/\/stanard.com\/public-safety\/police-test\/the-national-police-officer-selection-test\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/stanard.com\/public-safety\/police-test\/the-national-police-officer-selection-test\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">POST<\/a> is the official test of 29 State Police Chief Associations.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-cp-timeline-content-timeline-block-child swiper-slide\"><div class=\"timeline-content icon-false \"><div class=\"timeline-block-timeline ctl-row  position-left\"><div class=\"ctl-6 timeline-block-time\"><div class=\"story-time\"><p><strong>PANEL INTERVIEW<\/strong><\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"timeline-block-icon\"><svg stroke=\"currentColor\" fill=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"0\" viewBox=\"0 0 512 512\" height=\"1em\" width=\"1em\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M256 8C119 8 8 119 8 256s111 248 248 248 248-111 248-248S393 8 256 8z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/div><div class=\"ctl-6 timeline-block-detail\"><div class=\"story-details\"><div class=\"story-content\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading ctlb-block-title\" style=\"padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px\">Oral Interview by CPD Panel<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"ctlb-block-desc\" style=\"padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px\">Candidates who successfully complete the physical agility and written examination will be scheduled for a panel interview, conducted by current CPD employees. The applicant will be assessed on dimensions of work history, education, ethics, community awareness, customer service, and interpersonal skills.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-cp-timeline-content-timeline-block-child swiper-slide\"><div class=\"timeline-content icon-false \"><div class=\"timeline-block-timeline ctl-row  position-left\"><div class=\"ctl-6 timeline-block-time\"><div class=\"story-time\"><p><strong>POLYGRAPH EXAM<\/strong><\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"timeline-block-icon\"><svg stroke=\"currentColor\" fill=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"0\" viewBox=\"0 0 512 512\" height=\"1em\" width=\"1em\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M256 8C119 8 8 119 8 256s111 248 248 248 248-111 248-248S393 8 256 8z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/div><div class=\"ctl-6 timeline-block-detail\"><div class=\"story-details\"><div class=\"story-content\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading ctlb-block-title\" style=\"padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px\">Polygraph Exam<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"ctlb-block-desc\" style=\"padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px\">After completing the interview, the applicant will be required to submit to a polygraph examination. During the polygraph the applicant will be asked questions pertaining, but not limited to, honesty in handling money and merchandise with present and previous employers, use of drugs, alcohol, gambling habits, arrests and\/or convictions. The applicant should be prepared to answer questions concerning undetected crimes they may have committed and their involvement in any previous or current investigations.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-cp-timeline-content-timeline-block-child swiper-slide\"><div class=\"timeline-content icon-false \"><div class=\"timeline-block-timeline ctl-row  position-left\"><div class=\"ctl-6 timeline-block-time\"><div class=\"story-time\"><p><strong>BACKGROUND INVESTIGATION<\/strong><\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"timeline-block-icon\"><svg stroke=\"currentColor\" fill=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"0\" viewBox=\"0 0 512 512\" height=\"1em\" width=\"1em\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M256 8C119 8 8 119 8 256s111 248 248 248 248-111 248-248S393 8 256 8z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/div><div class=\"ctl-6 timeline-block-detail\"><div class=\"story-details\"><div class=\"story-content\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading ctlb-block-title\" style=\"padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px\">Background Investigation<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"ctlb-block-desc\" style=\"padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px\">Applicants who successfully pass the testing phase will be notified by the background investigator that a rigorous and thorough background investigation will be conducted to review applicant information obtained from but not limited to: DMV abstract, consumer credit report, criminal history check, any and all social media accounts, and interviews with previous employers, teachers, neighbors, landlords, and personal references. The applicant will also have a personal interview with the background investigator. Applicants not moving forward to the background investigation phase will be notified by CPD staff.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-cp-timeline-content-timeline-block-child swiper-slide\"><div class=\"timeline-content icon-false \"><div class=\"timeline-block-timeline ctl-row  position-left\"><div class=\"ctl-6 timeline-block-time\"><div class=\"story-time\"><p><strong>CONDITIONAL OFFER, MEDICAL AND PSYCHOLOGICAL EXAMS<\/strong><\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"timeline-block-icon\"><svg stroke=\"currentColor\" fill=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"0\" viewBox=\"0 0 512 512\" height=\"1em\" width=\"1em\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M256 8C119 8 8 119 8 256s111 248 248 248 248-111 248-248S393 8 256 8z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/div><div class=\"ctl-6 timeline-block-detail\"><div class=\"story-details\"><div class=\"story-content\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading ctlb-block-title\" style=\"padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px\">Medical and Psychological Exams<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"ctlb-block-desc\" style=\"padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px\">The results of the testing battery and background investigation will be reviewed by the Lieutenant of Public Affairs, and top applicants will be sent to the Chief of Police for approval. If approved, a conditional offer of employment will be extended. If the applicant accepts the conditional offer of employment, they will proceed to the medical and psychological examinations<strong>.<\/strong>&nbsp;Applicants not selected must wait one year from the date the background investigation is completed to reapply and must take part in the entire selection process.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-cp-timeline-content-timeline-block-child swiper-slide\"><div class=\"timeline-content icon-false \"><div class=\"timeline-block-timeline ctl-row  position-left\"><div class=\"ctl-6 timeline-block-time\"><div class=\"story-time\"><p><strong>OFFER OF EMPLOYEMENT<\/strong><\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"timeline-block-icon\"><svg stroke=\"currentColor\" fill=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"0\" viewBox=\"0 0 512 512\" height=\"1em\" width=\"1em\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M256 8C119 8 8 119 8 256s111 248 248 248 248-111 248-248S393 8 256 8z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/div><div class=\"ctl-6 timeline-block-detail\"><div class=\"story-details\"><div class=\"story-content\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading ctlb-block-title\" style=\"padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px\">Join Our Team<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"ctlb-block-desc\" style=\"padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px\">Should you choose to join our team, you will be provided a hire date and reporting instructions. After the completion of an orientation week, you will attend one of our police corps classes (12-weeks) where you will learn police fundamentals and prepare yourself for testing at the South Carolina Criminal Justice Academy in Columbia, SC where you will stay Monday-Friday for 8-weeks until graduation.<br><br>After returning from the academy as a South Carolina state certified police officer, you will embark on a 14-week P.T.O. (police training officer) led program where you will be paired with experienced field training officers who will instruct, evaluate, and mentor you through the program. At the conclusion of field training, officers will be released for independent duty.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-cover alignfull is-light has-parallax wp-duotone-36345d-abaaaa-3\" style=\"margin-top:0;padding-top:5vw;padding-right:5vw;padding-bottom:5vw;padding-left:5vw\"><div class=\"wp-block-cover__image-background wp-image-331 has-parallax\" style=\"background-position:50% 50%;background-image:url(http:\/\/joincpd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/cpd_swat_1-1.jpg)\"><\/div><span aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-cover__background has-background-dim-60 has-background-dim\" style=\"background-color:#c2b7a4\"><\/span><div class=\"wp-block-cover__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-cover-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-vertical is-content-justification-center is-nowrap is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-b77dfac5 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\">\n<p class=\"has-text-align-right has-text-color\" style=\"color:#ffc905;font-size:80px;font-style:normal;font-weight:300;letter-spacing:-4px;line-height:0.8;text-transform:uppercase\">to protect<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-right has-foreground-color has-text-color\" style=\"color:#ffc905;font-size:80px;font-style:normal;font-weight:300;letter-spacing:-4px;line-height:0.8;text-transform:uppercase\">and<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-right has-text-color\" style=\"color:#ffc905;font-size:80px;font-style:normal;font-weight:300;letter-spacing:-4px;line-height:0.8;text-transform:uppercase\">to serve<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-cover alignfull has-parallax\"><div class=\"wp-block-cover__image-background wp-image-75 has-parallax\" style=\"background-position:50% 50%;background-image:url(https:\/\/joincpd.wordpress.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/k9_group_web.jpg)\"><\/div><span aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-cover__background has-background-dim-70 has-background-dim\" style=\"background-color:#405e8a\"><\/span><div class=\"wp-block-cover__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-cover-is-layout-flow\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center has-background-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-a2488a7b97845d0d46e0f737a313a173\" style=\"font-style:normal;font-weight:400\">Choose Your Path<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center has-background-color has-text-color has-link-color has-normal-font-size wp-elements-0e056dfbebb0655f841b14aafdd899bf\" style=\"font-style:normal;font-weight:400\">One Department. Many Jobs.<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-nowrap is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-6c531013 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:50%\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:100%\">\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-container-core-quote-is-layout-a9e68923 wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\" style=\"border-style:none;border-width:0px;border-radius:0px;margin-top:0;margin-right:0;margin-bottom:0;margin-left:0;padding-top:0;padding-right:0;padding-bottom:0;padding-left:0\">\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Patrol Units (Teams 1-5)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Team Investigators<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Central Investigations Division (Team 8)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>S.W.A.T. Team<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Field and Crime Intelligence Units<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Civil Disturbance Team (CDU)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Explosive Devices Unit (EDU)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>K-9 Team<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Central Business District (Team 9)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/blockquote>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:50%\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-74ff7617 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\" style=\"padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50)\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:100%\">\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote has-text-align-left is-style-plain is-layout-flow wp-container-core-quote-is-layout-328eab44 wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\" style=\"margin-top:0;margin-right:0;margin-bottom:0;margin-left:0;padding-top:0;padding-right:0rem;padding-bottom:0;padding-left:0rem\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-vertical is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-fe9cc265 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\">\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>School Team (SRO\/SSRT) (Team 6)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Crisis Negotiation Unit<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Traffic Safety Team (Motor Unit) (Team 7)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Underwater Response and Swiftwater Team<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Harbor Patrol Unit<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Mounted Patrol<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Honor Guard<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\">Community Oriented Policing (Team 12)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/blockquote>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-button aligncenter is-style-fill\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-midnight-gradient-background has-text-color has-background has-link-color has-border-color wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/wd5.myworkdaysite.com\/en-US\/recruiting\/charlestonsc\/External\/job\/Police-Officer_JR100786\" style=\"border-color:#ffc905;border-width:2px;border-radius:100px;color:#ffc905\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">JOIN OUR TEAM<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-cover alignfull is-light has-small-font-size\" style=\"min-height:544px;aspect-ratio:unset;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1600\" height=\"1067\" class=\"wp-block-cover__image-background wp-image-159\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/joincpd.wordpress.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/120416-mbaker-002-x3.jpg\" style=\"object-position:61% 15%\" data-object-fit=\"cover\" data-object-position=\"61% 15%\" srcset=\"https:\/\/joincpd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/120416-mbaker-002-x3.jpg 1600w, https:\/\/joincpd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/120416-mbaker-002-x3-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/joincpd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/120416-mbaker-002-x3-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/joincpd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/120416-mbaker-002-x3-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/joincpd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/120416-mbaker-002-x3-1536x1024.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1600px) 100vw, 1600px\" \/><span aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-cover__background has-foreground-dark-background-color has-background-dim\"><\/span><div class=\"wp-block-cover__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-cover-is-layout-flow\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center has-background-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-f721df0584847e175ed3a376fd15485e\" style=\"font-style:normal;font-weight:400\">Investing in You<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-justify has-background-color has-text-color has-link-color has-normal-font-size wp-elements-983062b8433f29ab5f78e58b0163fc16\" style=\"font-style:normal;font-weight:400\">Our recruitment strategy is focused on developing a qualified workforce that can serve our diverse community. By combining innovative and traditional recruitment methods, we aim to inform citizens about rewarding career opportunities within the police department while highlighting the vital role of diverse and qualified employees enrich our workplace.<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text is-stacked-on-mobile is-vertically-aligned-center\" style=\"grid-template-columns:21% auto\" id=\"jump-here\"><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"336\" height=\"420\" src=\"http:\/\/joincpd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Fife_CPD_New_Web.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-472 size-full\" srcset=\"https:\/\/joincpd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Fife_CPD_New_Web.jpg 336w, https:\/\/joincpd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Fife_CPD_New_Web-240x300.jpg 240w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 336px) 100vw, 336px\" \/><\/figure><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-left has-background-color has-text-color has-link-color has-large-font-size wp-elements-4cde88d2f482d88e939f77244eafdcc1\">Want to learn more? <strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0);color:#fad119\" class=\"has-inline-color\"><a href=\"mailto:fifem@charleston-sc.gov\">Let&#8217;s talk!<\/a><\/mark><\/strong><br>Senior Police Officer <strong>Malinda Fife<\/strong><\/h2>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-grid wp-container-core-group-is-layout-2994b392 wp-block-group-is-layout-grid\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-3 is-style-rectangular wp-block-gallery-4 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-id=\"250\" src=\"https:\/\/joincpd.wordpress.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/amanda_web.jpg?w=160\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-250\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-id=\"253\" src=\"https:\/\/joincpd.wordpress.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/chambers_web.jpg?w=160\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-253\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"160\" height=\"200\" data-id=\"251\" src=\"http:\/\/joincpd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/butillo_web.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-251\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"160\" height=\"200\" data-id=\"258\" src=\"http:\/\/joincpd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/mckinney_web-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-258\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-id=\"252\" src=\"https:\/\/joincpd.wordpress.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/bosier_web.jpg?w=160\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-252\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-id=\"255\" src=\"https:\/\/joincpd.wordpress.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/wendt_web.jpg?w=160\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-255\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-left has-background-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-cf619420a5801e03fc2372e88e87af22\" style=\"font-size:14px;font-style:normal;font-weight:400\">Meet some of the officers that make up our auxiliary recruitment team (L-R): <br><a href=\"mailto:joincpd@charleston-sc.gov\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Detective Amanda Cobb<\/a> (Curry College athlete)<br><a href=\"mailto:joincpd@charleston-sc.gov\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Officer Jimmy Chambers<\/a> (Alpha Phi Alpha, ECSU)<br><a href=\"mailto:joincpd@charleston-sc.gov\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Detective Dominic Butillo<\/a> (U.S. Army veteran)<br><a href=\"mailto:joincpd@charleston-sc.gov\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Sergeant Corey McKinney<\/a> (App State)<br><a href=\"mailto:joincpd@charleston-sc.gov\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Officer Alexis Bosier<\/a> (Claflin University)<br><a href=\"mailto:joincpd@charleston-sc.gov\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Officer Samuel Wendt<\/a> (The Citadel Military College)<br><\/h2>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-a89b3969 wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-midnight-gradient-background has-text-color has-background has-link-color has-text-align-center wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/wd5.myworkdaysite.com\/en-US\/recruiting\/charlestonsc\/External\/job\/Police-Officer_JR100786\" style=\"border-width:2px;border-radius:90px;color:#ffc905;padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50)\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">JOIN TODAY<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-cover alignfull has-parallax has-custom-content-position is-position-top-left\" style=\"margin-top:0;padding-top:5vw;padding-right:5vw;padding-bottom:5vw;padding-left:5vw;min-height:267px;aspect-ratio:unset;\"><div class=\"wp-block-cover__image-background wp-image-323 has-parallax\" style=\"background-position:50% 50%;background-image:url(http:\/\/joincpd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/cpd_swat_web-2-1-scaled.jpg)\"><\/div><span aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-cover__background has-background-dim-40 has-background-dim\" style=\"background-color:#141414\"><\/span><div class=\"wp-block-cover__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-cover-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group wp-container-content-9cfa9a5a is-vertical is-nowrap is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-2890af74 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\">\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left has-text-color has-source-serif-pro-font-family\" style=\"color:#d8a557;font-size:70px;font-style:italic;font-weight:900;letter-spacing:-4px;line-height:0.8;text-transform:none\">Frequently Asked Questions<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:17px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer wp-container-content-fd0eeb70\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<details class=\"wp-block-details has-normal-font-size is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>Is there a minimum or maximum age requirement?<\/summary>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"has-normal-font-size\" style=\"font-style:normal;font-weight:100\">You must be at least 21 years of age before attending the South Carolina Criminal Justice Academy. There is not a maximum age requirement for employment. All phases of the hiring process will be applicable to all applicants regardless of age or gender. <br><br>The City of Charleston is firmly committed to Equal Employment Opportunity (EEOC) as a fundamental policy to be implemented and observed in our daily operation.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/details>\n\n\n\n<details class=\"wp-block-details has-normal-font-size is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>How long does training take?<\/summary>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"has-link-color has-normal-font-size wp-elements-df5b27ab8a2c0e0d56873b74ffa73cb3\" style=\"font-style:normal;font-weight:100\"><strong>New officers<\/strong> without prior law enforcement experience will attend The Police Corps program (12-weeks) where you will learn police fundamentals and prepare yourself for testing at the South Carolina Criminal Justice Academy in Columbia, SC where you will stay Monday-Friday for 8-weeks until graduation.<br><br>After returning from the academy as a South Carolina state certified police officer, you will embark on a 14-week P.T.O. (police training officer) led program where you will be paired up with experienced field training officers who will instruct, evaluate, and mentor you through the program. At the conclusion of field training, officers will be released for independent duty.<br><br><strong>Lateral officers<\/strong> will go through an abbreviated hiring process. The SCCJA policy states that out-of-state officers must be currently certifiable in the state of South Carolina or not have a break in service of more than three years. In all cases, each candidate\u2019s records must be presented to SCCJA for review. If the candidate is eligible for Special Basic Class 1, the candidate will be required to complete Special Basic Online Videos at the agency and then respond to the SCCJA for (1) day to complete and pass the Cumulative exam, Firearms Proficiency test, and the Driving Proficiency test.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/details>\n\n\n\n<details class=\"wp-block-details has-normal-font-size is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>Does CPD have an Internship Program?<\/summary>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"has-link-color has-normal-font-size wp-elements-06d720a978d9f19906a0a7580d45517d\" style=\"font-style:normal;font-weight:100\">The Charleston Police Department offers two distinct internship programs: the College Internship and the SkillBridge Internship through the Department of Defense.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-normal-font-size\"><strong>College Internship<\/strong>: This program is tailored for college juniors and seniors who are interested in pursuing a career in law enforcement with the Charleston Police Department after graduation.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-normal-font-size\"><strong>SkillBridge Internship:<\/strong>&nbsp;Designed for military service members and their spouses, this internship provides an opportunity to transition into a law enforcement career with our department upon their separation from military service.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-link-color has-normal-font-size wp-elements-fb7fb1d15360dbb5b7e0c848d2a84656\" style=\"font-style:normal;font-weight:100\">Individuals interested in either internship program are encouraged to reach out via&nbsp;<a href=\"mailto:joincpd@charleston-sc.gov\">joincpd@charleston-sc.gov<\/a>&nbsp;for more information or to request an internship packet specific to either the College or SkillBridge program.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/details>\n\n\n\n<details class=\"wp-block-details has-normal-font-size is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>Can I apply if I have a criminal record?<\/summary>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"has-link-color has-normal-font-size wp-elements-e7b8279528473a12a7be49d070e1a9ac\" style=\"font-style:normal;font-weight:100\">All qualified applicants must possess a clean criminal history. <br>See a list of <a href=\"https:\/\/wd5.myworkdaysite.com\/en-US\/recruiting\/charlestonsc\/External\/job\/Police-Officer_JR100142\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Immediate Disqualifiers<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/details>\n\n\n\n<details class=\"wp-block-details has-normal-font-size is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>What is the tattoo policy?<\/summary>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"has-normal-font-size\" style=\"font-style:normal;font-weight:100\">Employees may have visible tattoos while at work. Tattoos, body art, or brands, anywhere on the body, that are commonly associated with gangs, supremacist or extremist groups, or that are sexist, racist, or advocate religious discrimination, or drug use are prohibited. Tattoos are explicitly prohibited from being visible above the collarbone on the neck, face, or head and visible with an open collar shirt. <br><br>A tattoo, brand, or body art that is deemed indecent will be covered while the employee is at work.&nbsp;The Department reserves the right to require employees to conceal their tattoos, body art or, brands if deemed necessary to conform to evolving community standards, attitudes, or beliefs.&nbsp;<br><br>The City of Charleston is firmly committed to Equal Employment Opportunity (EEOC) as a fundamental policy to be implemented and observed in our daily operation.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/details>\n\n\n\n<details class=\"wp-block-details has-normal-font-size is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>How long does the hiring process take?<\/summary>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"has-normal-font-size\" style=\"font-style:normal;font-weight:100\">The Charleston Police Officer Hiring Process consists of&nbsp;FOUR<strong>&nbsp;<\/strong>separate phases (Application and Document Review, Testing, Background Investigation, Conditional Offer, Medical and Psychological Exams). You must pass each phase in order to advance to the next. The final decision concerning your employment will be made by the Chief of Police and will be based on information collected throughout the hiring process. The length of the process is dependent on the responsiveness of the applicants and the responsiveness of any and all references, if applicable.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/details>\n\n\n\n<details class=\"wp-block-details has-normal-font-size is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>What is the work schedule for police officers?<\/summary>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"has-normal-font-size\" style=\"font-style:normal;font-weight:100\">Uniform patrol officers are assigned to permanent 10-hour shifts (days, evenings, nights) and partake in an annual shift bid. Schedules are always subject to change based on the needs of the department for special events, training, and court appearances.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-link-color has-normal-font-size wp-elements-8991b17409985f37a23b56b33d07de6f\" style=\"font-style:normal;font-weight:100\">Individuals interested in learning more about shift schedules, overtime\/off-duty\/court pay, are encouraged to reach out via&nbsp;<a href=\"mailto:joincpd@charleston-sc.gov\">joincpd@charleston-sc.gov<\/a>&nbsp;for more information.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/details>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-cover alignfull has-parallax\" style=\"min-height:544px;aspect-ratio:unset;\"><div class=\"wp-block-cover__image-background wp-image-152 has-parallax\" style=\"background-position:50% 50%;background-image:url(http:\/\/joincpd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/police_corps_web.jpg)\"><\/div><span aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-cover__background has-foreground-dark-background-color has-background-dim-40 has-background-dim\"><\/span><div class=\"wp-block-cover__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-cover-is-layout-flow\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center has-background-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-4f0c66d68ceed3f1fd79ef8a3bf7d349\">Join the Finest Today!<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-button aligncenter is-style-outline is-style-outline--5\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-midnight-gradient-background has-text-color has-background has-link-color has-normal-font-size has-custom-font-size wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/wd5.myworkdaysite.com\/en-US\/recruiting\/charlestonsc\/External\/job\/Police-Officer_JR100786\" style=\"border-radius:90px;color:#ffc905\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">JOIN CPD<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow 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class=\"wp-block-rss__item-excerpt\">The City is pleased to announce the availability of six [&hellip;]<\/div><\/li><li class='wp-block-rss__item'><div class='wp-block-rss__item-title'><a href='https:\/\/www.charleston-sc.gov\/CivicAlerts.aspx?aid=1660'>The West Ashley Farmers Market Closure Notice<\/a><\/div><time datetime=\"2026-04-08T14:06:00+00:00\" class=\"wp-block-rss__item-publish-date\">April 8, 2026<\/time> <div class=\"wp-block-rss__item-excerpt\">The West Ashley Farmers Market will be closed on Wednesday, [&hellip;]<\/div><\/li><li class='wp-block-rss__item'><div class='wp-block-rss__item-title'><a href='https:\/\/www.charleston-sc.gov\/CivicAlerts.aspx?aid=1659'>CITY OF CHARLESTON CUTS PERMIT BACKLOG, IMPROVES EFFICIENCY AND CUSTOMER SERVICE<\/a><\/div><time datetime=\"2026-04-07T13:59:32+00:00\" class=\"wp-block-rss__item-publish-date\">April 7, 2026<\/time> <div class=\"wp-block-rss__item-excerpt\">Since taking office, Mayor Cogswell has prioritized improving the City [&hellip;]<\/div><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignfull is-content-justification-center\" style=\"margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0;padding-top:calc( 0.5 * var(--wp--style--root--padding-right, var(--wp--custom--gap--horizontal)));padding-right:var(--wp--style--root--padding-right, var(--wp--custom--gap--horizontal));padding-bottom:calc( 0.5 * var(--wp--style--root--padding-right, var(--wp--custom--gap--horizontal)));padding-left:var(--wp--style--root--padding-left, var(--wp--custom--gap--horizontal))\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-df757ecc wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignfull has-background\" 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