Job Description

Posting number: 195225

Department: Department of Public Safety

Job classification: Law Enforcement Officer IV

Posting type: Open

Categories: Law Enforcement

Summary

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This position will support all Office of Support Services (OSS) division business units, with primary focus being within the Central Evidence, Fleet, and Supply/Logistics units, though exposure to the other areas of OSS will be had. This position spends time learning the core functions of all business units of OSS. Under the guidance of the OSS Director or designee, this position works on special projects across all business units in OSS and fills in as needed to cover annual leave, sick leave, or any other absences that may occur. As needed, coordinates managing these projects through collaboration with DPS divisions, external vendors and end users daily.

Assists in all functions of the OSS Supply/Logistics unit, which includes all warehouse functions, warehouse business transactions and inventory management, armory functions, and participation in OSS functions at in-services and other special training courses. Assists with the movement of goods both into and out of the warehouse. Provides coverage for absences to assure a LEO presence for armory operations.

Assists in all functions of the OSS Central Evidence unit, which includes evidence warehouse functions, training field custodians on proper evidence processing and equipment (Mark43, evidence label printers, documentation, security, etc.), evidence research (for disposal purposes), and authorized destruction of evidence.

Assists in the basic functions of the OSS Fleet Services unit. Assists with vehicle movements (physically and/or administratively), service scheduling, Axon-related deployments, and new equipment testing.

Learns the various functions of the OSS Operations unit, with special emphasis in field office operational needs as they relate to property and facility management. Serves as a liaison for the Operations Unit manager to the field offices, assessing both legitimacy of space requests and needs. May assist in special projects where additional manpower is needed (i.e. moving field offices, relocation or removal of equipment, etc.).

Learns the different functions and participates in activities of the OSS Support unit, which may include assisting with civilian defensive driving instruction, delivering of fuel cards, delivering of mail, assisting with acquisition and distribution of 1033 goods, assisting with the acquisition of needed documentation for collision tracking and applicable insurance recovery.

Willingly participates in other tasks as assigned. Participates as scheduled in OSS’s support functions for Bike Week, as well as other special deployments where OSS assistance is requested. Helps to assess new equipment that may be under consideration. Participates in traffic enforcement duties in a support capacity as necessary when directed by the agency or OSS director.

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:

High school diploma and one (1) year of related work experience in skilled trades, project management, supply, logistics, radio communications, and/or evidence management. An associate's degree or higher may be substituted for the required experience. Must possess a minimum of five (5) years of Class 1 law enforcement experience and must maintain applicable South Carolina Department of Public Safety (SCDPS) law enforcement certifications, as well as the following agency minimum requirements:

Must be proficient with Microsoft Office with an emphasis on Microsoft Excel.

Must have Project Management skills to include knowledge and experience with any combination of: inventory control, supply, weapon maintenance, evidence management, and radio communications is highly desired.

Must be able to identify problems and propose solutions for items relevant to their area(s) of responsibility.

Must have experience with workflow and process environments specific to law enforcement, specifically toward SCDPS processes and policies.

Must be able to drive in-state and out-of-state.

Must be able to lift upwards of 50lbs.

Qualifications

Strong communicator and presentation skills are highly preferred.

Supplemental information

Works under general supervision concerning work assignments, inspections, and project timelines by immediate supervisor. Works in conjunction with external vendors, DPS divisions and end users to perform daily duties associated with the position.

Work is primarily performed in an office and warehouse environment. Overnight, after-hours, and weekend work may be required. Must be able to respond in a law enforcement capacity to critical incidents when called upon or to critical situations deemed necessary by supervision.

The South Carolina Department of Public Safety is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all individuals regardless of race, color, religion, sex, age, disability, pregnancy (including childbirth or related medical conditions), or national origin. The department prohibits discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, age, disability, pregnancy (including childbirth or related medical conditions), or national origin.