BPS Certified Law Enforcement Officer

Job Responsibilities

Patrols assigned areas to deter and/or detect violations; maintains order and enforces state statutes and regulations.

Exercises arrests powers and testifies in court.

Investigates disturbances and determines causes and participants.

• Completes necessary reports and documents.
• Maintains a working knowledge and understanding of state statutes and policies and procedures of the Department of Public Safety.
• Maintains security for all properties promulgated by statutes and regulations.
• Provides protective services and eliminates safety hazards for all persons including the Governor, Lieutenant Governor, their families and other persons in designated locations patrolled by the Bureau of Protective Services.
• Affords assistance to order and proper discipline at the Chambers of the Legislature, Governor's Mansion, and other state buildings or facilities.
• Observes all visitors and makes determinations of their needs and requirements, then directs them to individual(s) most capable of assisting them.
• Affords assistance to supervisors in basic training of new officers to include scenario-based incidents, applicable state laws with DPS policies and procedures.

State Minimum Requirements

• A high school diploma and experience performing patrol or investigative duties with a public law enforcement agency.
• A bachelor's degree may be substituted for the required law enforcement experience.

Agency Minimum Requirements

• A US Citizen and at least 21 years of age.
• A resident of South Carolina and have a valid South Carolina driver’s license prior to effective date of hire.
• Minimum years of active Certified law enforcement experience with a law enforcement agency.

Additional Requirements

• Selected applicants will be required to submit to an extensive background investigation to include: Credit check, Criminal History, Driver's Record, History of drug use, Polygraph examination, and Mandatory urinalysis to screen for illegal drug use.
• Contacting ALL former employers, and your current employer.

Salary Breakdown

• Certified with less than eighteen (18) months of active law enforcement experience: $58,222.
• Certified with eighteen (18) months, but less than 3 years of law enforcement experience: $59,082.
• Certified with a minimum of three (3) years of active law enforcement experience: $60,523.
• Certified with a minimum of five (5) years of active law enforcement experience: $64,760.
• Certified with a minimum of eight (8) years of active law enforcement experience: $67,349.
• Certified with a minimum of ten (10) years of active law enforcement experience: $70,044.
• Certified with a minimum of thirteen (13) years of active law enforcement experience: $73,546.
• Certified with a minimum of fifteen (15) years of active law enforcement experience: $77,222.