Departments + Services

What we can offer.

We are always looking for great talent. Folly Beach DPS is an integrated public safety department in which many of our members are cross-trained in 2-3 disciplines (Police, Fire, EMS). While this is not mandatory, it is encouraged and compensated. Our full-time positions include Administration, Patrol Supervisors, Patrol Officers, Detectives, Special Service Officers (Marine & Beach), Traffic Unit Officers, Fire Supervisors, Firefighters, and Dispatchers. Part-time positions include Patrol Officers, Firefighters, Beach Patrol/Code Enforcement, and Dispatchers. For an agency our size we have plenty to offer and encourage you to apply.

Police Officer:

$60,047.20 Base incl. holiday pay
The Certification Stipend Program can add up to an additional $14,250 per year depending on additional certifications
Employee Insurance is 100% paid, and Spouse/Family Insurance is favorably subsidized at 90% or higher. Medical, Vision, Dental, Prescription Coverages as well.
South Carolina PORS retirement pension system
Take Home Car
All Uniforms and Equipment Paid.
All Training Paid, Training is encouraged.
Paid overtime opportunities are plentiful. Off-duty work is also plentiful.
Flexibility to be the kind of Officer you want to be; work your own cases, run traffic enforcement, ride the beach, and/or interact with the citizens and visitors.

Questions? Please Contact Lt. Steve Ortiz (sortiz@follybeach.gov) for additional information or clarification.

Firefighter:

$51,887.17 Base incl. holiday pay
The Certification Stipend Program can add up to an additional $14,250 per year depending on additional certifications
Employee Insurance is 100% paid, Spouse/Family Insurance is favorably subsidized at 90% or higher. Medical, Vision, Dental, Prescription Coverages as well.
South Carolina PORS retirement pension system
All Uniforms and Equipment Paid.
All Training Paid, Training is encouraged.
Paid overtime opportunities are plentiful.
Off-Duty work is also available.

Questions? Please Contact Battalion Chief Steve Mroz (smroz@follybeach.gov)

Dispatcher:

$46,444.19 Base incl. holiday pay
Employee Insurance is 100% paid, and Spouse/Family Insurance is favorably subsidized at 90% or higher. . Medical, Vision, Dental, Prescription Coverages as well.
South Carolina PORS retirement pension system
All Uniforms Paid.
All Training Paid, Training is encouraged.
Paid overtime opportunities are plentiful.

Questions? Please Contact Lt. Cierra Mitchell (cmitchell @follybeach.gov)

PART-TIME OPPORTUNITIES EXIST FOR ALL THREE POSITIONS.

We also offer part-time and seasonal Beach Patrol / Code Enforcement positions at $18 p/hr. See the listings under Human Resources page for application information.

Questions? Please Contact
Police - Lt. Steve Ortiz (sortiz@follybeach.gov)
Police - Major Brandon Upton (bupton@follybeach.gov)
Fire - Battalion Chief Steve Mroz (smroz@follybeach.gov)
Dispatch - Lt. Cierra Mitchell (cmitchell@follybeach.gov)

Additional Benefits

Housing Allowance:

To encourage staff to live close to the city and assist with callouts/callbacks, we currently offer a housing allowance program. $600 per month to live in the City Limits, or $300 per month to live on James Island.

For availability/eligibility questions, please contact Major Brandon Upton (bupton@follybeach.gov), or Lt. Steve Ortiz (sortiz@follybeach.gov)

Benefit Time and Misc:

12 Paid Holidays per year
Earned Vacation and Sick Time Monthly, earned rate increases over time with seniority.
Paid Cell Phone provided

Certification Stipend Program

Here are some of the certifications that can earn you additional compensation up to $14,250 annually:

Ariel Ops or Pump Ops
Water Rescue
EVDT
FTO
Instructor (Fire, Med, or Law Enforcement)
Fire Marshal
DRE
Crash Recon
Fire Officer
EMR
EMT
Paramedic
Limited Sworn Law Enforcement
Limited 1152 Firefighter
NFPA Firefighter 1
Law Enforcement Certification
NFPA Firefighter 2

How it is paid: Your annual stipend is calculated, 1/2 is paid annually in December, the remaining half in June. The city offsets some of the taxes to get your check as close to the stipend amount as possible.

Out of state applicants? Not a problem, we can coordinate your process into minimal visits.

Certified in another state? Also not a problem, generally speaking the South Carolina Criminal Justice Academy will review your certifications, and curriculum... if it meets their criteria, it is a few weeks of online learning, and a visit to the academy for some testing and you are good to go. We will assist with the process.