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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:

(864) 289-8957

azaloumis@mauldinpolice.com

Mauldin Police Department
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:

Patrol Officer
School Resource Officer (SRO)
Supervisor
Investigations
Special Response Team (SRT)

Training Division
Community Outreach Team
K9
Animal Control
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.

Full Job Description & Application

Apply Online

School Resource Officer – Certified

This position provides highly responsible law enforcement and crime prevention functions at educational institutions within the City. School Resource Officers enforce laws and ordinances, investigate misdemeanor and felony crimes, arrest offenders of the law, and respond to calls for service requiring police assistance. Officers in this position are encouraged to educate and mentor students daily.

The City of Mauldin is an equal opportunity employer and a Drug-Free Workplace.

Full Job Description & Application

Apply Online

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.

The City of Mauldin is an equal opportunity employer and a Drug-Free Workplace.

Full Job Description & Application

Apply Online

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.

Recruiting Plan