department of human resources
Police and Fire Employment
Benefits of Becoming a Police Officer
As a police officer you will meet people from various areas of
the city, state, nation and world. You will build new relationships with business
owners, community leaders, pastors and residents that live in Greenville; some of
them being lifelong relationships. You will have the opportunity to assist people
in need with the commission that you will be given.
By working together with other agencies such as the Fire Department,
Department of Social Services, Sanitation, and other community based organizations,
you will make a major impact on people’s life and their community. You will
have the authority to protect those that cannot protect themselves. The younger
generation will look up to you as a role model and you may encourage them to become
a law enforcement officer one day. Most of all you will go home feeling good about
your work at the end of the day.
Pay (based on 43 hour week)
- Level 1: Entry level, no prior experience $30,387 based
on a 43 hour work week. Base salary can be increased by the following factors:
- Associate Degree = 5% Increase
- Bachelor's Degree = 10% Increase
- 1-5 Years Experience* = 5% Increase
- 5+ Years Experience* = 10% Increase
Note:Increases cannot exceed 15%
*Experience means certified law enforcement or military experience.
Incentives
- take home car program after completion of the FTO Program
- 12 hour shifts with two 3-day weekends per month
- all equipment provided: uniform, gun, vest, taser, shoes, and others
- 5% increase for bi-lingual
Benefits
More info: Benefits;
Retirement Plan
- college tuition reimbursement
- paid military leave
- 13 to 23 paid General Leave days
- 11 paid holidays
- free medical physicals
- group medical and dental insurance plan
- long and short term disability plan
- retirement at age 55 and 25 years service at 50%
- longevity bonuses every 5th year
Application
Updating applicant pool testing will be conducted as openings occur.
Begin Application Process
Benefits of Becoming a Firefighter
Do you like to work in a team environment? Can you work effectively
under extremely stressful conditions? Would you like the idea of knowing that you
have helped someone in their time of distress?
If you answered yes, becoming a professional firefighter might be for you. As a
firefighter you will learn the craft of responding to emergencies of all kinds and
you will have the opportunity to help people during some of the worst times of their
lives. Firefighters work together in a team environment that is like no other because
their safety and the safety of others depends on their ability to work effectively
in dangerous situations.
The work is not easy. It requires dedication, courage, and a
willingness to go the extra mile to help victims that you don’t even know, but at
the end of your work day, you will know that your career as a firefighter makes
a substantial contribution to your community.
Pay (based on an average 53 hour work week)
Firefighter I: Entry level, no prior experience or training $28,267
w/ Associates degree + 5% w/ Bachelors degree +10%
Firefighter II: with NFPA FFII Certification $29,432.00 w/ Associates
degree +5% w/ Bachelors degree +10%
Incentives
- All personal protective equipment provided
- All basic training provided on site (no out of town travel)
- 5% increase for bi-lingual
Benefits
More info: Benefits;
Retirement Plan
- college tuition reimbursement
- paid military leave
- 13 to 23 paid General Leave days
- 11 paid holidays
- free medical physicals
- group medical and dental insurance plan
- long and short term disability plan
- retirement at age 55 and 25 years service at 50%
- longevity bonuses every 5th year
Application
Updating applicant pool testing will be conducted as openings occur.
Begin Application Process
The Human Resource Department is located at:
City Hall (2nd Floor)
206 South Main Street
Greenville, SC 29601
Department Hours:
Monday – Friday
8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Main Office:
864-467-4530
The City of Greenville will provide reasonable accommodations for otherwise qualified individuals. The City of Greenville does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, disability status, or age in employment or provision of services.