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
Complete medical examination (Not required for non-sworn personnel)
Complete drug screening
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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Complete the application (incomplete applications will not be processed)
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