Must be at least 21 years of age with no criminal or misdemeanor convictions (other than minor traffic violations). A person in this position must be able to pass a physical agility test and pass a background check. High school diploma or GED. Possess a valid South Carolina Driver’s License. Must successfully complete the South Carolina Criminal Justice Academy Basic Law Enforcement Training Program within 12 months of date of hire (if uncertified). Ability to speak effectively before groups of citizens and in a courtroom situation.

Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. While performing the duties of this job, the employee regularly works in outside weather conditions. Reasoning Ability: Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables. Language skills: Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and procedure manuals.

Physical Demands: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, sit, use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls, and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to reach with hands and arms, climb or balance, and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee is occasionally required to taste or smell. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.