Job Opportunities

Police Officer

JOB SUMMARY:

Provide law enforcement services within the town limits of Ridgeland, SC. This includes protecting citizens and their property by patrolling neighborhoods, enforcing traffic laws, responding to calls for assistance, investigating traffic collisions and other related tasks.

STARTING SALARY: $47,016

MAJOR DUTIES, KNOWLEDGE REQUIRED BY THE POSITION AND MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS CAN BE FOUND ONLINE AT: ridgelandsc.gov.

APPLICATION PROCEDURE:

Only applicants submitting a completed application will be considered.

APPLICATIONS ARE AVAILABLE:

Online at ridgelandsc.gov

At the Ridgeland Police Department, 11323 North Jacob Smart Boulevard, Ridgeland, SC 29936.

The Town of Ridgeland is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Lieutenant, Town of Ridgeland Fire Department

 Pay Grade and work schedule 

$47,529 or higher annually DOE/DOQ, with excellent benefits including weekly pay, paid holidays, participation in the State PORS, State Health Plan with employees’ basic health and dental insurance premiums paid by the Town. Normal work schedule is 48 hours on and 96 hours off. 

General Duties 

Under the direction of the Operations Chief, The Lieutenant commands the activities of his/her shift they are responsible for. 

Essential Functions 

Administration Duties: Oversees and supervises in planning, training and public events. The lieutenant will also supervise in paperwork for emergency response, evaluations, vacation request and special assignment. 

Operation Duties: Performs activities necessary to ensure life safety, incident stabilization and property conservation. The Lieutenant is responsible for but not limited to fire attack and extinguishment, protection of fire cause, extrication of victims, providing basic life support and assisting in Hazardous Material responses. 

Physical Demands 

Working Conditions: Frequently performs in environmental hazards and conditions. 

Health and Safety: Frequent exposure to mechanical hazards, chemical hazards, electrical hazards, fire hazards and physical danger. 

Protective Equipment: SCBA, turnout gear, gloves, helmet, safety glasses, flash hood and hearing protection. 

Job Requirements 

Experience: Minimum of 5 years of firefighting experience. 2 

Certifications and requirements 

• High school diploma or GED equivalent supplemented by training in fire service programs
• Must complete required coursework and maintain required certifications as issued by the S.C. Fire Academy and S.C. Department of Health and Environmental Control.
• Must possess a valid South Carolina driver's license or out of state equivalent with a 5-year driving record.
• National Fire Protection Association Firefighter I; Firefighter II
• Health and Safety Officer
• NIMS-ICS for the Fire Service
• Fire Instructor I, Fire Officer I and Incident Safety Officer
• IFSAC Driver Operator
• Emergency Medical Responder or Higher
• All equivalent certifications and South Carolina Fire Academy granted equivalencies will be considered to suffice these requirements; and out of state training or college courses not considered by the South Carolina Fire Academy will be given equivalency as determined by the Fire Chief.
• A combination of education, training, and experience may be considered for any training and experience requirements. 

How to Apply: 

Please email resumes to: bbonds@ridgelandsc.gov or mail resumes to: Town of Ridgeland Fire Dept, Attn. Chief Bradley Bonds, P.O. Box 1119, Ridgeland, SC 29936 

Web link to the job description: 

http://www.ridgelandsc.gov/job-opportunities 

Deadline: Open until Filled 

The Town of Ridgeland is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The Town does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, age, national origin or disability.