Benefits Information

The Hanahan Police Department provides law enforcement services for the incorporated areas of the City of Hanahan. The department currently has over 30 full and part time enforcement and civilian employees.

The following is some information about the department that you might find beneficial:

STARTING SALARIES

POLICE OFFICER $26,199
TELECOMMUNICATIONS OFFICER $19,250

The Chief of Police can increase the above starting salaries for those individuals with higher qualifications (certified officers, college degree, prior work experience, etc.)

WORK SCHEDULES

Certified officers (Telecommunications Officer and Police Officer) work the following schedules:

• 12-hour shifts
• 7:00 am - 7:00 pm or 7:00 PM - 7:00 am
• 3 days on, 2 days off; 2 days on, 3 days off; 2 days on, 2 days off; (this cycle then repeats).

Patrol Officers and Telecommunications Officers work a monthly rotating shift. All other employees work administrative schedules; however, they are subject to work varying hours based on need.

ANNUAL LEAVE

Annual leave is accrued at 10 days per year for those employees with up to five years of service with the city: 15 days for 5-10 years of service; and 20 days for over 10 years of service.

SICK LEAVE

Sick leave is accrued at 12 days per year.

HEALTH AND DENTAL INSURANCE

The Police Department provides medical and dental insurance for its employees through a city funded Employee Health Care Plan. Basic coverage is provided at a no cost to the employee. Employees who wish to cover members of their family may do so through payroll deductions.

LIFE INSURANCE

The Police Department provides life insurance for its employees. Basic coverage is provided at no cost to the employee. Additional coverage on the employee or his or her dependents is available and can be paid for through payroll deduction.

TYPES OF RETIREMENT SYSTEMS

All full time employees of the city participate in the South Carolina Retirement System or the South Carolina Police Officer's Retirement System.

WORKER'S COMPENSATION

The Police Department operates under and is subject to the Workers' Compensation Act of South Carolina.

OVERTIME

Employees who are eligible for overtime are paid overtime at the rate of one and one-half (1-½) times his or her regular rate of pay for time worked. Overtime will be calculated at any hours worked over eighty-six (86) in a two week pay period for non-exempt, sworn personnel and any hours worked over eighty (80) in a two week pay period for nonexempt, non-sworn personnel.

DIRECT DEPOSIT

Employees are paid by a system of direct payroll deposit bi-weekly. Checks can be deposited to any financial institution covered by the Federal Reserve. Employees will receive a pay statement indicating gross and net pay and deductions.

DEFERRED COMPENSATION

Employees are eligible to participate in the South Carolina Public Employees Deferred Compensation Plan, 401K or 457. The employee determines the amount deposited and participation is optional. This is a tax deferred savings program and is handled automatically by payroll deduction.

VEHICLES

At the discretion of the Chief of Police, certain persons within the Police Department are authorized to have vehicles on a twenty-four hour, seven days a week basis.

EQUIPMENT

Department personnel receive that equipment (uniforms, firearms, etc.) that is necessary for the position for which they are hired.