Police Officer

Salary: $62,000.00 - $82,000.00 Annually Location : 1018 Second Avenue South, North Myrtle Beach, SCJob Type: Regular Full-TimeJob Number: 00780Department: PoliceDivision: Uniform PatrolOpening Date: 02/27/2026Closing Date: 8/27/2026 11:59 PM EasternFLSA: Non-ExemptGeneral Statement of JobUnder close supervision, exercises responsibilities for the enforcement of state and local laws relating to public safety and welfare. Performs various other public safety activities as required. Exercises independent judgment in dealing with dangerous or unusual situations, exercising safety practices and procedures. Works under stressful, high-risk conditions. Acquires and maintains State certification for a Class 1 Police Officer. Reports to the on duty Police Supervisor as required also reports to the Incident Commander as required by the National Incident Management System.If the minimums of the job are not met, candidate will be hired as a Police Recruit at $52,000.Minimum Training and ExperienceEducation: High school diploma or GEDExperience: Certifications:Minimum age 21Good physical conditionPossession of all members of both upper and lower extremitiesVision correctable to 20/20Good character and reputationValid drivers licensePreferred: One (1) to two (2) years of law enforcement experienceNote: The City retains the right to determine equivalencies.Any certifications not possessed at hire, must be obtained before the employee is removed from probation in order to continue employment with the City.Physical RequirementsMust be physically able to operate an automobile, police equipment, etc. Must be able to exert up to one hundred pounds of force occasionally, and/or in excess of one hundred fifty pounds of force frequently, and/or in excess of twenty pounds of force constantly to move object. Must be able to lift and/or carry weights of ten to one hundred fifty pounds.Health & WellnessEmployee Health Center (EHC)The City of North Myrtle Beach (CNMB) provides an EHC for full-time employees and eligible dependents on the city's health insurance plan. The EHC provides sick visits, primary care, onsite Rx, and annual physicals with no copays.Wellness BenefitThe CNMB maintains a Wellness Incentive Plan (WIP) for full-time employees and spouses on the city's health insurance plan. The WIP is designed to help reduce health risk among employees and promote a healthy workplace.Participating in the WIP provides the benefits of:• Saving money on insurance premiums• Earning up to $505 in HRA funds• Being proactive about your health• Helping to keep City health insurance premiums lowHealth Insurance (In-network)• $1,000 individual deductible• $3,000 family deductible• Annual maximum out of pocket $3,000 per individual/ $7,500 per family including deductibles, copays and coinsurance• Primary care $35 copay/ Specialty $45 copayHealth insurance deductions below Per Pay PeriodPlansWellness ParticipantWellness Non-ParticipantEmployee$0.00$42.00Employee/Child$68.00$102.00Employee/Spouse$123.00$204.00Family$169.00$277.00Dental Insurance• Preventative services covered at 100% in-network• Major services covered at 50% in-network• Annual maximum of $1,750Prescription Benefits• $10 Generic/$35 Formulary/$45 Non-Formulary• Mail order and specialty pharmacy availableVision Care• $225 material allowance (in-network) every benefit period towards prescription or nonprescription eyewear with a one-time $25 copay• In-network vision exams covered 100% with a $10 copayAquatic & Fitness CenterThe CNMB offers full-time employees a discounted membership at the Aquatic & Fitness Center. Membership can be paid through payroll deduction.Other Benefits• Tuition Reimbursement• Flexible Spending Account• Supplemental Insurance• Long Term Disability• Short Term Disability• Employee Assistance ProgramHolidays and LeavePaid Holidays• New Year's Day• Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day• Fourth of July• Labor Day• Thanksgiving Day• Day after Thanksgiving• Christmas Day• Four floating holidays (two personal)Vacation LeaveYears of ServiceRegular FTFirefighters0 to 580 hours each year112 hours per year5 to 10120 hours each year168 hours per year10 or More160 hours each year224 hours per yearSick Time• 80 hours (112 Firefighters) annually on January 1st• Unused sick time is paid out at 50% in February of the following yearHoliday Bonus• Full-time employees, employed before August 15th of each year, are eligible for a Holiday BonusEmployee Tenure• Longevity awards at every five years of service (5 percent bonus)RetirementRetirement health insurance is available if eligibility requirements are met.PEBA RetirementEligible Public Safety Employees with the City of NMB become vested members of SC PEBA and follow contribution and retirement rules as determined by PEBA and the City of NMB.Supplemental Retirement457 PlanDesigned for full-time employees to save and invest money with tax benefits. Contributions are made to an account based on the amount the employee chooses to allocate. Key features of the plan include:• Flexible withdrawal upon separation from employment• Withdrawals after age 59 1/2 or due to a qualified unforeseeable emergencyRoth IRA• Available for employees to complement other retirement plans by allowing for tax-free earnings and, if needed, flexible withdrawals.Life InsuranceBasic Term Life/AD&D• Policy of $10,000 paid for by the CityVoluntary Term Life• Coverage up to $200,000 not to exceed 5 times annual base salary• Can also be purchased for spouse and/or childrenPEBA• Additional Life Insurance coverage provided for eligible Public Safety Employees