ABOUT BLUFFTON

Located in the center of Beaufort County,

South Carolina, Bluffton is known as the
“Heart of the Lowcountry.” Bluffton offers a
strategic location for residents, businesses
and guests. Bluffton is also central to other

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Lowcountry towns and Southeastern
attractions such as Hilton Head Island,
Beaufort City, Charleston, Savannah,
Georgia and Jacksonville, Florida.

BLUFFTON
Incorporated in 1852, Bluffton was a one- www.townofbluffton.sc.gov
square mile river town. The Town earned its
name because of its original one-square

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mile jurisdiction resided on a bluff above
the May River. Bluffton’s “heart” is its May
River and it has always been the town’s

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centerpiece.

In the last few decades, Bluffton’s land

mass and population has skyrocketed.
Since 1998, Bluffton has exploded from
about 750 residents and a jurisdiction of
one-square mile (i.e. the Historic District). SERVE WITH PRIDE

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In 2019, Bluffton is 54 square miles due to LIVE WITH HONOR
multiple annexations and has more than
26,000 residents with southern Beaufort
County having more than 102,533 residents.

Bluffton is the fastest growing municipality

in South Carolina and is consistently
Lt. Christian Gonzales
winning honors, awards and accolades for cgonzales@townofbluffton.com
its high quality of life, low crime rate,
progressive economic development
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initiatives and innovative urban planning.
Sgt. Michelle Mayers
mmayers@townofbluffton.com
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 BENEFITS
ABOUT OUR REQUIREMENTS Salary

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Applicants must meet all requirements for
employment consideration:
At least 21 years of age
Commissioned in 1903 At least a high school diploma or GED
Employs 59 Sworn Officers, 10 Civilians A valid driver's license
Consists of Two Divisions: No convictions: felony, misdemeanor
Operations Division crimes, crimes of moral turpitude or of
Criminal Investigations domestic violence
K9 Unit(s) Clean driving history with no DUI or DUS
Internal Affairs convictions in the past 10 years and
Patrol minimum convictions for speeding
Special Response Team (SRT) Good credit history: No judgments, liens, or
Support Services Division recent bankruptcy
Budget Successfully pass the police officer entry
CALEA level exam and agility/physical test
Chaplains Successfully pass background investigation
Community Action Team (CAT) Successfully pass oral interview
Community Events
No Experience: $44,182.32
Experience: $46,183.32
Pension
457K and 401K retirement plan
Deferred compensation plan
Medical and dental coverage plans
Basic life insurance/optional life insurance
Take-home car program
All uniforms and equipment
Paid basic academy training
Paid leave accrued each pay period
Tuition reimbursement program
Robust wellness plan
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
DISCLAIMER:

HIRING PROCESS
Code Enforcement
Court and Town Hall Security The Town of Bluffton is an Equal Opportunity
Crossing Guards Employer and does not discriminate on the
The process takes approximately four weeks
Emergency Management basis of Race, Sex, Age, National Origin,
to complete and is as follows:
Honor Guard Religion, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity
Online application
Quartermaster/Fleet or Physical/Mental Disability (except where
Criminal history, driving record review
Records and Evidence physical requirements constitute a bona fide
Agility test
Recruits occupational qualification). All terms and
Written exam
School Resource Officers (SROs) conditions of employment, such as
Panel interview
Special Operations Division compensation, benefits, work assignment,
Polygraph
Traffic Unit availability of facilities, and privileges of
Background check
Training employment are administered on the same
Command Staff interview
Volunteers basis of equality.
Physical
Psychological test
Drug screen
Conditional offer of employment

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