Recruitment

Thank you for considering the Fort Mill Police Department for your next career! Are you a conscientious and hard-working employee looking for an exciting and challenging position? Looking for a way to make a difference in your community and improve its safety? You will find all that and more as a member of the FMPD. Our department handles all areas of law enforcement while also fostering a true family environment. The Town of Fort Mill and our police administration also place a priority on promoting a great work/life balance within our agency. We are always accepting applications!

Hiring Process

The hiring process generally takes two months once we receive an application. We do not have specific testing dates but make them available on an as-needed basis. Here are the steps in the hiring process:

Initial Application

Preliminary Background Investigation

Physical Agility Test and Written Test

Polygraph Examination

Background Investigation

Oral Review Board

Final Review by Chief of Police

Conditional Job Offer

Psychological Evaluation Medical Examination and Drug Screen

Salary

Starting yearly salary for dispatchers is $39,779.74 and the starting yearly salary for police officers is $46,132.09. Applicants will be evaluated based on the candidate’s educational background and years of enforcement experience. See open job positions here!

Minimum Requirements:

Be at least 21 years of age
US citizenship
High school diploma or GED certificate
Possess a valid SC driver’s license
Good driving record
No criminal history
Satisfactory credit history
Honorable military discharge (if applicable)

Apply

To apply, please download our FMPD application here and email it to greams@fortmillsc.gov or drop it off/mail it to:

Fort Mill Police Department

Attn: Recruiting

112 Confederate Street

Fort Mill, SC 29715

For more information and to apply please contact our recruiter:

Sergeant Glenn Reams

(803) 396-0276