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Join Our Team!
The Mauldin Police Department seeks hardworking and highly motivated candidates to become police officers and dispatchers. We have cultivated an atmosphere of inclusion and believe that diversity among our workforce is critical to our success as a community partner. If you’re interested in joining a team dedicated to enhancing quality of life for the citizens of Mauldin, find out more about our salary and benefits, hiring process and available positions below.
Contact Recruiter Antonis Zaloumis:
Mauldin Police Department
5 E. Butler Road
Mauldin, SC 29662
5 E. Butler Road
Mauldin, SC 29662
SALARY & BENEFITS
The Mauldin Police Department is committed to offering a competitive salary and benefits package that supports the personnel who protect and serve our City. Salary for dispatchers ranges from a starting salary of $37,440 to a maximum salary of $58,139. Salary for police officers is based on rank:
| Rank | Minimum Salary | Maximum Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Patrol Officer | $45,000 | $62,290.52 |
| Corporal | $50,000 | $69,211.69 |
| Sergeant | $55,000 | $76,132.86 |
| Lieutenant | $65,000 | $89,975.20 |
| Captain | $75,000 | $94,750.23 |
Incentive Pay
For certified patrol officers and corporals, incentives are added as supplementary pay on top of the base rate. Incentives are capped at $2/hour:
- Associate degree: $.50/hour
- Bachelor’s degree: $1/hour
- Foreign language: $1/hour
- Prior military experience: $.50/hour
- FTO: $1/hour
View MPD's Full Pay Plan
Benefits include:
Health, dental, vision & life insurance
State retirement system
Vacation & sick time, holiday pay
Take-home vehicle (Police)
Free gym membership
Extensive on-the-job and elective training
Roles & Opportunities
There are a variety of different roles and opportunities for advancement within the Mauldin Police Department:
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Patrol Officer
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School Resource Officer (SRO)
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Supervisor
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Investigations
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Special Response Team (SRT)
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Training Division
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Community Outreach Team
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K9
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Animal Control
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Codes Enforcement
HIRING PROCESS
As an equal opportunity employer, the Mauldin Police Department hires qualified applicants who are best suited for employment with our agency, without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, age, sex, marital status, sexual orientation, or affiliation, or any other unlawful discriminator(s). Learn more about the hiring criteria and hiring process for police officers and dispatchers using the tabs below.
For those seeking employment as a sworn officer, the requirements are as follows:
- Must be at least 21 years of age
- Must have a High School Diploma or GED
- Must be able to complete required training
- Must possess a valid South Carolina driver’s license
- Must be a U.S. Citizen
The hiring process for police officers typically takes 2 to 4 months and consists of the following steps:
PHASE I
1. Preliminary Background Review
- Administration reviews application to ensure all documents have been submitted
- The following checks will be completed:
- Criminal History
- Driver’s License History
2. Testing Process
- Written exam
- Panel interview
PHASE II
Pre-Employment Process
- Background investigation (to include credit check)
- Polygraph
- Conditional offer – contingent upon exams and drug screen
- Psychological examination
- Salary agreement and hire date
For those seeking employment as a dispatcher, the requirements are as follows:
- Must be at least 18 years of age
- Must have a High School Diploma or GED
- Must be able to complete required training
- Must possess a valid South Carolina driver’s license
- Must be a U.S. Citizen
The hiring process for dispatchers typically takes 2 to 4 months and consists of the following steps:
PHASE I
1. Preliminary Background Review
- Administration reviews application to ensure all documents have been submitted
- The following checks will be completed:
- Criminal History
- Driver’s License History
2. Testing Process
- Written exam
- Panel interview
PHASE II
Pre-Employment Process
- Background investigation (to include credit check)
- Polygraph
- Conditional offer – Contingent upon exams and drug screen
- Salary agreement and hire date
Available Positions
Patrol Officer – Certified
This position provides highly responsible law enforcement and crime prevention functions for the Police Department. Responsibilities include enforcing laws and ordinances, investigating misdemeanor and felony crimes, arresting offenders of the law, responding to dispatch calls involving traffic accidents, medical and other emergencies, civil disputes, family disturbances and other calls requiring police assistance.
Applications are available at Mauldin City Hall and via the link to the right. Applications may be mailed to City of Mauldin, Attention Human Resources Director, P.O. Box 249, Mauldin, SC 29662 or e-mailed to mputnam@mauldincitysc.com.
The City of Mauldin is an equal opportunity employer and a Drug-Free Workplace.
Dispatcher/Telecommunications Operator
This position performs a variety of routine clerical, administrative and technical work in receiving and dispatching routine and emergency information for police, fire, and other public emergency response agencies.
Applications are available at Mauldin City Hall and via the link to the right. Applications may be mailed to City of Mauldin, Attention Human Resources Director, P.O. Box 249, Mauldin, SC 29662 or e-mailed to mputnam@mauldincitysc.com.
The City of Mauldin is an equal opportunity employer and a Drug-Free Workplace.
RECRUITING PLAN
The Mauldin Police Department believes diversity among our workforce is key to fostering positive relationships with community members. View MPD’s Recruiting Plan below.
MPD in the news
Recent media coverage of the Mauldin Police Department:
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