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The City of Darlington is an equal opportunity employer that does not to discriminate against any employee or job applicant because of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, physical or mental disability, or age.

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OPEN CITY POSITIONS

STREET/SANITATION

MUNICIPAL COURT

POLICE DEPT

POSITIONS AVAILABLE IN MUNICIPAL COURT

ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT

Job Type: Full-time

Job Description:

Assisting the public in person and over the phone.
Answer telephone calls/return calls to customers.
Receiving, indexing, and recording court case information and/or legal documents.
Entering and updating data into department databases.
Providing copies of official court and/or legal documents to the public, courts, litigants, attorneys, and other appropriate parties.
Taking payments for court ordered fines and assessments.
Schedule/coordinate court related functions (hearings, trials, calendars, etc.)
Process tickets and warrants.
Maintain files of records and protect defendants’ confidential information.

Required Qualifications:

High School diploma or GED.
One (1) year of municipal court or police experience.
One year of office assistant experience.
Intermediate in Microsoft Office software.

Preferred Qualifications:

Associates or Bachelor’s Degree in Criminal Justice or Political Science.
1-2 years of experience using Lawtrak software.
3 or more years of office assistant experience.
2-5 years of municipal court or police experience.
Proficient in Microsoft Office software.

Salary is dependent upon education and experience. Interested people are encouraged to submit an application and resume to jpayne@cityofdarlington.com by 5:00 p.m. June 14, 2023.

POSITIONS AVAILABLE IN STREET & SANITATION DEPARTMENT

DIESEL MECHANIC

The City of Darlington’s Street & Sanitation Department is seeking a part-time Diesel Mechanic. The is position is great for someone who is seeking afternoon hours.

Pay depends on experience.

Job Type: Part-time

Job Requirements:

High School diploma or equivalent
Valid driver’s license
1-2 years of experience repairing/maintaining vehicles and equipment; or trade school graduate
Must own tools applicable to position
Basic understanding of schematics and diagrams
Superior customer service, teamwork and verbal/written communication skills
Ability to frequently lift items up to 45 lbs.

Experience level:

1 year experience

Experience for the job:

Diesel engine repair: 1 year (Required)
Mechanical knowledge: 1 year (Required)

License/Certification: Driver’s License (Required)

Work Location: In Person

Applications are available at City Hall, 400 Pearl Street, Darlington, South Carolina 29532.
Resumes will be accepted in person, by attachment to email, or via US mail. Apply via email to careers@cityofdarlington.com.
For more information: againey@cityofdarlington.com

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GROUNDS MAINTENANCE / BEAUTIFICATION WORKER

This person will work under the supervision of the Streets and Sanitation Department. They will work on general upkeep and maintenance of welcome areas, decorated medians, and other rights-of-way and city owned properties as directed.

Essential Job Functions

Responsible for landscaping maintenance of various City property and entrances
Responsible for pruning removal of small trees and shrubs
Reviews completed work to determine quality of work
Responsible for grass cutting and weed eating in designated public rights-of-way as assigned
Responsible for watering of plants on public right-of-way and the flowers pots on the Public Square

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

High School or general educational degree (GED)
One to three years’ experience working in landscaping or a similar field
Must possess required knowledge, skills, and experience to be able to explain and demonstrate the essential functions of the job
Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos.
Ability to write simple correspondence
Ability to carry out common sense understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions
Ability to maintain effective working relationships with other employees and supervisor
Basic carpentry or mechanical skills a plus

Required License or Certificates

Must possess a South Carolina driver’s license

Physical Demands and Working Conditions

Reasonable accommodation will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the joB
Physical requirements include occasional lifting/carrying 40+ pounds
Visual acuity, speech and hearing, hand and eye coordination, and manual dexterity necessary to operate equipment. Subject to sitting, standing, reaching, walking, twisting, and kneeling to perform essential functions.
Working conditions will include both indoor and outdoor work

· The employee may occasionally be exposed to moving mechanical parts or fumes and airborne particles. The noise level may be loud.

Job Type: Part-time

Benefits: Retirement plan

Schedule: Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate: Darlington, SC 29532: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Experience: Landscape maintenance: 1 year (Preferred)

License/Certification: Driver’s License (Required)

Work Location: One location

WORKING FOR THE POLICE DEPARTMENT

PATROL OFFICER

Position hours: Full-time position. 12-hour rotating shifts

Job Duties:

Responds to emergency police situations
Performs community-oriented proactive law enforcement work involving a variety of general or support duty assignments
Drives or walks to observe illegal or suspicious activities

Qualifications:

Must be 21 years of age and possess a high school diploma or equivalent
Must possess a valid SC driver’s license
Must possess or able to obtain certification from South Carolina Criminal Justice Academy

Pay info: Salary based on certification status, education and experience

Applications should be filled out completely, in the applicant’s handwriting. It should also contain a current, color photograph, and must contain a copy of the following:

SC Driver’s License
Social Security Card
High School Diploma or GED
Military Records or Form DD214, if applicable
Birth Certificate
Credit History

You may very easily complete our online application HERE and submit electronically. All required documents aforementioned are required at time of submission. Please email these to Assistant Chief Davis at jdavis@cityofdarlington.com.

For your convenience, you may also access an application packet HERE or pick up an Application packet at the Darlington Police Department 400 Pearl Street, Darlington. To request a copy via mail, please call (843) 398-4026.

For application or job position questions, please reach out to the Police Department at (843) 398-4026.