Holidays
You are given 10 scheduled, paid holidays per year. Vacation is accrued at a rate of 1 day per month for the first five years and increases after 5 years.
Sick Leave
Sick leave is accrued at a rate of 1 day per month.
Insurance
Most medical, dental, vision, pharmaceutical and life insurances are paid by the employer. Family members may be added to the medical insurance program at a group rate.
Military Leave
Officers who are military reservists may receive up to fifteen days of military leave per year with pay.
Retirement
Officers participate in the South Carolina Police Officers Retirement System. The city and the officer contribute funds monthly to this program. You may view the program at South Carolina Police Officer Retirement System.
Equal Opportunity Affirmative Action Employer
The City of Charleston is an Equal Opportunity Affirmative Action Employer who is committed to recruit, hire, promote or transfer employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, national origin, age (40 to 70), marital status, receipt of public assistance, or political affiliation, except that no person shall be employed who advocates or belongs to a group which advocates the violent overthrow of our government.