Known for its parks, paths and picturesque Main Street, Greenville, SC is a small city with a vibrant atmosphere. At the Greenville Police Department, we pride ourselves on our relationships with residents and visitors that highlight our vision of becoming the most effective community-focused police agency in America. Come join a department with a family atmosphere and that Southern hospitality you’ve been searching for.
To be considered for employment, all applicants must, at a minimum:
Certification requirements for POLICE OFFICER CERTIFIED/LATERAL application:
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Qualifications Hourly Rate (effective Jan 1, 2022) Annual Salary (43-hr work week) | ||
Starting Salary | $22.65 | $50,645.40 |
Associate's degree | +$1.00/hr incentive |
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Qualified Veteran* *Honorable Discharge or still serving | +$1.00/hr incentive | |
Bachelor's/master's degree | +$1.50/hr incentive |
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| Salary based on prior experience and formal training. |
Language incentive | +$0.75/hr incentive |
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gpdrecruiting@greenvillesc.gov
Sergeant Michelle Lentz
Corporal John Blassingame
The Greenville Police Department utilizes four ranks for non-supervisory personnel: Recruit Officer (PO-0), Police Officer 1 (PO1), Police Officer 2 (PO2) and Police Officer 3 (PO3). All new officers who have no police experience start out at the Recruit rank. Lateral officers may start at PO1, PO2 or PO3 based on years of experience and formal elective training.
Within each rank, salary ascends on a step program until the range maximum is met. Officers may be promoted to PO2 or PO3 after completion of the required years of service and attending additional training.
Promotions to Sergeant, Lieutenant, Captain, and Major are based on a competitive testing process.
Range Minimum Range Maximum | |
Recruit $50,645 | $50,645 |
Police Officer 1 $50,958 | $58,404 |
Police Officer 2 $54,893 | $68,399 |
Police Officer 3 $61,490 | $80,115 |
Sergeant $70,724 | $89,037 |
Lieutenant $88,300 | $119,200 |
Captain $95,200 | $133,300 |
Major $109,400 | $153,200 |
Civilian Employment
Are you looking for civilian job opportunities in law enforcement? Consider working as a Communications Specialist in our 911 dispatch center. Interested in working for the City of Greenville in a non-sworn position? Check out all employment openings via the City of Greenville’s jobs portal.
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