ELGIN POLICE OFFICER JOB DESCRIPTION

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ELGIN POLICE OFFICER JOB DESCRIPTION
The Town of Elgin is a Community Oriented Police Department. Some of the duties of an Elgin Police Officer are:
- Crime Prevention Public Speaking
- Assisting with Neighborhood Watch Programs
- Traffic Control
- Walking Neighborhood Beats
- Criminal Investigations
- Working with Juveniles
The Town of Elgin offers a starting salary of $49,500 - $52,500 per year for a certified Class 1 Officer (determined on experience) with Police Retirement, Accidental Life and Health Insurance. Applications should be completely filled in.

The Town of Elgin will perform a 10 year driver’s history and a complete criminal history background check prior to offering an applicant a job. If a position is offered to an applicant, the applicant must present a credit history to The Town of Elgin within 10 days of acceptance by the applicant. The applicant may be required to undergo a psychiatric test and must provide a statement from his/her physician stating the applicant is capable of performing all law enforcement related duties. The applicant must be able to pass a physical fitness test and a drug screening.

Alan D. Anders Chief of Police
Are you a South Carolina Certified Law Enforcement Officer?
I have read and understand the following requirements for the position of Elgin Police Officer. I agree to all the above terms listed above.

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ELGIN POLICE DEPARTMENT RELEASE OF CRIMINAL HISTORY FORM
STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA TOWN OF ELGIN ELGIN POLICE DEPARTMENT
Please Return To:
Elgin Police Department P.O. Box 277, 2469 Main St. Elgin, South Carolina 29045
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I,
do hereby authorize the above listed Police Department full access to my criminal record and / or work record upon request. I exonerate any, and all members of the personnel department and / or law enforcement division in which the information is held, from any liability resulting in the release of this information.
Print Full Name
Signature
Street Address/ Box Number
City, State, Zip
Birth Date
Sex

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Have you ever been found guilty or plead no contest to any crime other than a minor traffic violation?
If yes, please explain
Give name, address and phone number of three references NOT RELATED to you:
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Educational Background:
(List all schools attended, dates and if graduated)
Grade School
High School
College
Post, or other

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If hired, when could you start work?
I hereby certify that the facts set forth in the above employment application are true and complete to the best of my knowledge. I realize that if I am employed, falsified statements may result in my termination and or criminal charges. The Town of Elgin is hereby authorized to make any investigation of my personal history through any investigative agents of our choice. I also understand that if I am employed, I will be an employee-at-will, which means that I will have the right to terminate my employment at any time, with or without cause, and that the appropriate Elgin Official will have the same right.
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Signature of Applicant
VERIFY all questions and blanks that apply have been filled in before returning application to the Department. Applications that have NOT been completed may not be considered for a position.
Should be Empty: