Our current authorized strength is 163 sworn officers.

We are nearing the end of our current hiring list and are preparing to develop a new one. We are pleased to announce that we will be giving our written entrance exam on January 31, 2015 and the PT test on February 7, 2015. Please feel free to encourage any and all persons who you believe would make a good CPD officer to apply and take the tests.

Law enforcement officer is one of the most honorable professions one can choose. It is not a job that anyone can do. It requires hours upon hours of rigorous physical and mental training. To commit to being a law enforcement officer requires dedication and sacrifice. The job sometimes requires working long hours, working holidays and missing family events. Many times officers have to work past their scheduled quitting time. There is no clocking out and going home before your call for service is completed.

One might ask why anybody would be interested in a profession that demands so much.  The rewards far outweigh the demands. Saving lives, recovering property, finding lost children, and building relationships are just a few of the rewards of being a police officer. Of course there are monetary benefits such as healthcare coverage, vacation days, sick leave, and a retirement plan, but the real benefit of being a police officer comes from the satisfaction of fulfilling your internal drive to serve others. Most people do not have it within themselves to serve and sacrifice for total strangers. Those who do gravitate toward the military and/or the emergency services professions.
Being a police officer is not just a choice. It's a calling.

If you are interested in becoming a Charleston Police Officer give us a call. We will provide you information about our hiring procedures and testing requirements.