“Education, leadership, and partnership building are the three pillars of the West Columbia Police Department. I am a firm believer that this environment gives my officers ownership in this police department and that it breeds growth and excellence in service. If you feel like you could thrive at a department like that and want to start a journey and career in law enforcement, I want to talk with you about working for me at the West Columbia Police Department.”
– Chief Marion Boyce
The West Columbia Police Department strives to provide leadership opportunities and education for its officers that outfit them with the tools and knowledge they need for high-level performance in the following positions:
Patrol
Investigations
Crime Scene
Community Action Team
School Resource Officers
Narcotics Enforcement
Victims Advocacy
Special Operations Response Team
Mobile Field Force (Riot Team)
Crisis Negotiations
River District Detail Officers
Salary & Benefits
Salary
- $43,690* Minimum Starting Salary, Up to $63,675
*Certifications and Years of Service Can Increase Starting Pay - Salary Cap for Patrolman First Class and Sergeant $64,237 & $73,968
Benefits
- Yearly Merit and Cost of Living Raises
- $1,500.00 Sign-On Bonus
- Take Home Vehicle
- Two Weeks of Paid Vacation Annually
- 13 Paid Holidays
- Access to Free Mental Health Care and Other Life Assistance Services
- All Equipment, Uniforms, & Training Paid
- Monthly Bilingual Stipend
- Christmas Bonus
- Employee Health and Basic Dental Insurance Premiums Paid in Full by the City of West Columbia
- West Columbia Police Officers’ Foundation
Hiring Process
- Application
- Board Interview
- Background Investigation
- Meet with the Chief of Police
- Contingent Offer of Employment After Passing the PAT Course, Drug Test, Psychological Exam, POST Test (general aptitude), and Firearms Qualification
Please direct any questions regarding the employment process to Lieutenant Davis at (803) 794-0721, Ext. 187 or skdavis@westcolumbiasc.gov.
Resources
803-794-0721
Non-emergency: Dial Ext -221
*Emergency callers should
always dial 911
