Posting number: 192152
Department: Department of Public Safety
Job classification: Law Enforcement Officer IV
Posting type: Open
Categories: Law Enforcement
This position has Statewide Operations.
State Minimum Requirements - A high school diploma and experience performing patrol or investigative duties with a public law enforcement agency.
Agency Minimum Requirements - Must have at least a high school diploma and the following additional requirements:
TIME IN GRADE - The candidate must possess a minimum of six (6) months of continuous service as a SCHP Corporal by the closing date of this vacancy.
PROMOTIONAL EXAMINATION – An applicant must have scored 70 or higher on a Promotional Examination for the vacancy rank within two (2) years of the closing date of the vacancy.
PROMOTIONAL INTERVIEW PANEL – An applicant must have successfully completed a Promotional Interview Panel for the vacancy rank within two (2) years of the closing date of the vacancy.
DISCIPLINARY ACTION – Any individual who is currently serving a suspension for disciplinary reasons or pending the outcome of an investigation shall be considered ineligible to participate in the promotion process. Any individual who has been involuntarily demoted during the preceding six (6) months of the closing of the vacancy shall be considered ineligible to participate in the promotion process.
EMPLOYEE PERFORMANCE MANAGEMENT SYSTEM – An individual who has received an "Unsuccessful" rating on the employee's most recent performance evaluation or has received a “Performance Improvement Plan” (PIP), formerly known as a “Warning Notice of Substandard Performance,” during the 12 months preceding the closing date of this vacancy shall be ineligible to participate in the promotion process.
RESIDENCY – Selected applicant must comply with the residency guidelines outlined in SCDPS Policy #300.47 (Residency Requirements for Commissioned Law Enforcement Officers) within four (4) months of the effective date of the promotion/reassignment. SCDPS Policy #300.47 Section IV. D. 3. Law enforcement personnel assigned to SCDPS Headquarters shall establish a residence within Richland County or at a location that will allow them to respond to Richland County within 60 minutes. IV.C. Troop/Region/Division/Unit Commanders are responsible for determining compliance with this policy and shall approve or deny requests to reside outside of the area of assignment.
Additional Requirements
Must hold a SC Class I Law Enforcement Officer certification. Must be certified in Basic Instructor Development. Must obtain Instructor Certification in Firearms, Driving, and Defensive Tactics within one (1) year from the date of appointment to this position.
Under limited supervision, the employee will be required to make critical decisions requiring sound judgment. The employee's guidelines are state and federal laws and departmental policies and procedures.
Overnight travel required on special assignments and/or response to critical incidents.
May be required to gain and maintain additional certifications, as required.
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