Employment with the Hanahan Police Department

Employment with the Hanahan Police Department varies from sworn and non-sworn personnel, especially during the selection process. However, many of the minimum standards are the same.

Minimum Standards (Non-Sworn Exceptions Noted in Red)

• Possess a high school diploma or GED (College Degree Preferred)
• Must be at least 21 years of age (18 years of age for non-sworn)
• Possess a valid South Carolina Driver's License
• Have not committed or been convicted of any felony or serious misdemeanor (Some exceptions for non-sworn personnel is possible)
• Have not been convicted of driving under the influence the past 10 years
• Be in good physical health
• Be a citizen of the United States
• Have an Honorable Military Discharge, if applicable

Selection Process (Non-Sworn Exceptions Noted in Red)

• Complete Hanahan Police Employment Application
• Entry-level testing (spelling, general knowledge and specialized testing)
• Evaluation of Testing Requirements and Standards (Review of Scores and etc.)
• Job related physical ability test (Not required for non-sworn personnel)
• Initial structured interview with Hiring Committee
• Extensive background investigation
• Possible Follow-up Interview
• Possible Conditional Offer Briefing with the Chief of Police
• Polygraph Examination
• Psychological examination (Not required for non-sworn personnel)
• Complete medical examination (Not required for non-sworn personnel)
• Complete drugscreening
• Final interview with Chief of Police and offer to hire

If a candidate is selected as a sworn officer and not certified as a law enforcement officer in South Carolina, the candidate will be required to attend the South Carolina Criminal Justice Academy in Columbia, South Carolina for basic training. Successful completion is mandatory and officer candidates are paid their normal salary while attending. Out of state certified candidates may only be required to attend the legal portion of the training.

Application Procedure

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2. Click [ here ] to download form (PDF format)
3. Print out form
4. Complete the application (incomplete applications will not be processed)
5. Mail to the following address:
   

   Hanahan Police Department
   Recruitment Unit
   1255 Yeamans Hall Road
   Hanahan, South Carolina 29406-2744

Direct any further questions via e-mail to Lt. M. Patterson