Job Description

Posting number: 192150

Department: Department of Public Safety

Job classification: Law Enforcement Officer IV

Posting type: Open

Categories: Law Enforcement

This position serves Richland County.

Examples of duties

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 Promotion 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 vacancy closing 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.1. Field Personnel (Trooper – First Sergeant) a. Troopers assigned to a Post shall establish residence in their assigned Post or, if residing outside of the Post, at a location that will allow them to respond to the county in which the assigned Post office is located within 45 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 maintain SC Class I Law Enforcement Officer certification. Must successfully complete the following: certification as a collision investigation specialist, certification as a breathalyzer technician, civil and crowd control training, required firearm certification and requalification annually, and management and supervisory courses. Must demonstrate proficient knowledge in laws governing the operation of vehicles and pedestrian traffic, SCHP Manual of Operations governing the policies, rules and regulations of enforcement, the judicial process, trying cases, and assisting subordinates prosecuting court cases. Must be able to counsel subordinates in personnel matters.

Must demonstrate the ability to manage and supervise a large group of personnel. Must be able to make accurate and immediate complex decisions without consulting higher level management when needed. Must have the ability to meet and interact appropriately with public officials and the general public under adverse conditions. Has broad latitude for independent action in management and supervision of personnel.

Supplemental information

Overnight travel required on special assignments and/or response to critical incidents.