Job Opportunities

Law Enforcement, Town of Ridgeland, South Carolina

Category: Police Officer

Position hours: Full Time

Job Duties: Include (but not limited to):

• Provide Law Enforcement duties within the Town limits of Ridgeland, South Carolina
• Neighborhood patrolling, other related tasks
• Respond to calls for service
• Enforce all SC traffic laws
• Work traffic collisions

Qualifications: Include (but not limited to):

• SCCJA certification highly desired; ability to attend and graduate from SC Criminal Justice Academy if uncertified or SCCJA approved “special basic” for L.E. transfers
• Be a U.S. citizen least 21 years of age
• Valid SC driver’s license with 5 year driving record
• Possess a high school diploma or equivalent
• Pass background/credit check

Pay info: Starting at $53,869 annually DOQ, paid insurance premiums for State Health Plan, SC Police Officer Retirement, paid holidays, Weekly Pay, Paid Training.

How to apply: Send all job inquiries and applications to Deputy Chief Frank Mador, P.O. Box 1719, Ridgeland, SC 29936 or email to fmador@ridgelandsc.gov

Deadline: Open Until Filled

EOE Disclaimer: The Town of Ridgeland is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation or gender. All terms and conditions of employment such as compensation, benefits, work assignment, availability or facilities and privileges of employment are administered on the same basis of equality.

Lieutenant/Shift Supervisor

Pay Grade and Work Schedule

$70,000 to $76,000 or higher annually DOE/DOQ, with excellent benefits including paid holidays, participation in the State PORS, State Health Plan with employees’ basic health and dental insurance premiums paid by the Town. Normal work schedule is 48 hours on and 96 hours off.

General Duties

Under the direction of the Operations Chief, the Lieutenant commands the activities of his/her shift they are responsible for.

Essential Functions

Administration Duties: Oversees and supervises in planning, training and public events. The Lieutenant will also supervise paperwork for emergency response, evaluations, vacation requests and special assignments.

Operation Duties: Performs activities necessary to ensure life safety, incident stabilization and property conservation. The Lieutenant is responsible for, but not limited to, fire attack and extinguishment, protection of fire cause, extrication of victims, providing basic life support and assisting in Hazardous Material responses.

Physical Demands

Working Conditions: Frequently performs in environmental hazards and conditions.

Health and Safety: Frequent exposure to mechanical hazards, chemical hazards, electrical hazards, fire hazards and physical danger.

Protective Equipment Required: SCBA, turnout gear, gloves, helmet, safety glasses, flash hood and hearing protection.

Job Requirements

Experience: Minimum of 5 years of firefighting experience.

Certifications and Requirements

• High school diploma or GED equivalent supplemented by training in fire service programs.
• Must complete required coursework and maintain required certifications as issued by the S.C. Fire Academy and S.C. Department of Health and Environmental Control.
• Must possess a valid South Carolina driver's license or out-of-state equivalent with a 5-year driving record.
• National Fire Protection Association Firefighter I; Firefighter II.
• Health and Safety Officer.
• NIMS-ICS for the Fire Service.
• Fire Instructor I, Fire Officer I and Incident Safety Officer.
• IFSAC Driver Operator.
• Emergency Medical Technician.

All equivalent certifications and South Carolina Fire Academy granted equivalencies will be considered to suffice these requirements; and out-of-state training or college courses not considered by the South Carolina Fire Academy will be given equivalency as determined by the Fire Chief.

A combination of education, training, and experience may be considered for any training and experience requirements.

How to Apply

Please email resumes to: bbonds@ridgelandsc.gov or mail resumes to:

Town of Ridgeland Fire Dept
Attn. Chief Bradley Bonds
P.O. Box 1119
Ridgeland, SC 29936

Web Link to the Job Description

http://www.ridgelandsc.gov/job-opportunities

Deadline

Open until Filled

The Town of Ridgeland is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The Town does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, age, national origin or disability.

Driver Operator

Pay Grade and Work Schedule

$53,000 to $57,000 or higher annually DOE/DOQ, with excellent benefits including paid holidays, participation in the State PORS, State Health Plan with employees’ basic health and dental insurance premiums paid by the Town. Normal work schedule is 48 hours on and 96 hours off.

Duties

• Performs firefighting work, including preventing, combating, and extinguishing fires to protect lives, property, and the environment.
• Operates firefighting equipment and tools appropriately.
• Quickly and effectively analyzes hazardous situations and takes appropriate action.
• Participates in training, classes, and drills.
• Performs general maintenance work of fire equipment and facilities.
• Operates firefighting apparatus, including pump operations and driving in emergent and non-emergent conditions.

Position Hours

48 hours on / 96 hours off

Employee Status

Full-Time

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED supplemented by training in fire service programs or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience that provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities; must complete required coursework and maintain required certifications as issued by the S.C. Fire; and must possess a valid and appropriately classed S.C. driver's license.

Preferred courses and certifications include:

• IFSAC/Pro-Board Firefighter I & II
• Emergency Medical Technician
• ICS 100 & 200
• Emergency Vehicle Driver’s Training
• Pump Operations

• Ability to pass firefighter OSHA physical, must be physically capable of performing all tasks and must participate in physical training programs when off-duty.

How to Apply

Please email resumes to: bbonds@ridgelandsc.gov or mail resumes to:

Town of Ridgeland Fire Department
Attn: Chief Bradley Bonds
P.O. Box 1119
Ridgeland, SC 29936

Web Link to the Job Description

http://www.ridgelandsc.gov/job-opportunities

Deadline

Open until Filled

The Town of Ridgeland is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The Town does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, age, national origin or disability.

Job Description

Under direct supervision of the General Services Department Director, the Town of Ridgeland is hiring a Park Maintenance Tech that will be tasked to maintain all streetscape floral planting, landscape maintenance and other general duties that may arise throughout Town.

Pay Scale: $34,715 - $40,219 D.O.Q.

Hours: M-T 7:30 am – 4:00 pm; F 7:30 am – 1:00 pm

Application Deadline: OPEN UNTIL FILLED

Job Duties

• Plan and order all plant arrangements (seasonal) for Town streetscapes and parks; Empty trash receptacles as required
• Park landscape maintenance to include weeding, watering, cutting, trimming, etc. of all Town-maintained streetscape and parks
• Use small equipment as required for all landscape and park maintenance
• Plant new flowers, shrubs, plants and decorative seasonals
• Monitor plants/flowers for potential insect infestation or signs of disease and apply pesticides, fertilizers as appropriate
• Apply mulch, repair sprinklers and follow spring/fall plant bed plans
• Remove weeds, dead plants, trash and uphold landscaping design

Required Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Attributes

• Previous experience in landscaping or groundskeeping a plus
• Demonstrated knowledge in the use and maintenance of landscape maintenance equipment such as hedge trimmers, lawnmowers, string trimmers, leaf blowers, etc.;
• Ability to deal with general public tactfully and effectively; ability to read, write, understand and communicate in English sufficiently to perform the essential functions of the position; good judgment; initiative; integrity; courtesy; accuracy; dependability;
• Able to bend, squat, stand for extended periods and lift up to 40 pounds

Job Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED; Valid South Carolina Driver’s License with 5 year driving record; Successful completion of pre-employment drug screen and background check;

Benefits

The Town of Ridgeland offers a generous benefits package that includes paid employee health insurance, participation in the State Retirement Plan as a Class Three member, and paid sick leave/holidays.

How to Apply

Please forward resumes and cover letters to Mr. RW Jones, General Services Director:

Town of Ridgeland
Attn: RW Jones
P.O. Box 1119
Ridgeland SC 29936

EOE Disclaimer: The Town of Ridgeland is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation or gender. All terms and conditions of employment such as compensation, benefits, work assignment, availability or facilities and privileges of employment are administered on the same basis of equality.