Highway Patrol Lieutenant (Promotion) - Troop 10, Special Operations (60020071)

THIS IS AN INTERNAL POSTING FOR CURRENT SOUTH CAROLINA HIGHWAY PATROL (SCHP) OFFICERS ONLY.

Responsibilities

• Serves as the South Carolina Department of Public Safety (SCDPS) assistant coordinator for all SCDPS Special Operations within the agency.
• Supervises and assists in the training of the Department's Advanced Civil Emergency Response Team (A-CERT), Civil Emergency Response Team (CERT), Bureau of Protective Services (BPS), Critical Incident Team (CIT), and Honor Guard Units.
• Self-motivated and works with minimal supervision.
• Acts as a coordinator between SCHP and other divisions while maintaining a high level of confidentiality on the assignments.
• Supervises subordinate employees assigned to the Special Operations Unit.
• Enforces SC vehicle and criminal laws.
• Under the direction of the SCDPS Special Operations Captain, assists in the training, direction, and supervision of the Department's A-CERT, CERT, BPS, CIT, and Honor Guard Units.
• Under the direction of the SCDPS Special Operations Captain, assists in the development and delivery of firearms, officer survival, Active Shooter training, tactical training, mobile field force training, and physical fitness training and testing for all Troopers/Officers.
• Assists with training at all levels to include Basic, In-service, and Advanced level courses.
• Assists with the firearms training associated with the administration of the SCDPS Constable Program.
• Possesses an in-depth knowledge of all SCDPS Special Operations equipment and weapons to include Lethal, Less-Lethal, Chemical and Electrical.
• Establishes and maintains working relationships with other law enforcement agencies and community groups.
• Enforces all state laws and regulations governing vehicle and pedestrian traffic.
• Assists the Training Unit with highway safety and criminal enforcement.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Minimum of five (5) years of Class 1 Law Enforcement experience.
• Must have held the rank of Highway Patrol Sergeant for a minimum of six (6) months by the posting closing date or currently hold the rank of First Sergeant.
• Must have scored 70 or higher on a Promotional Examination for the vacancy rank within two (2) years of the closing date.
• Must have successfully completed a Promotional Interview Panel for the vacancy rank within two (2) years of the closing date.
• Not currently serving a suspension for disciplinary reasons or pending the outcome of an investigation.
• Not have been involuntarily demoted during the preceding six (6) months of the vacancy closing.
• Most recent performance evaluation must not be “Unsuccessful Performance” and must not have a Performance Improvement Plan (PIP) within the 12 months preceding the closing date.
• Must comply with SCDPS Policy #300.47 residency guidelines within four (4) months of the effective date of promotion/reassignment (reside in Richland County or within 60‑minute response capability).
• Possess in‑depth knowledge of firearms training and Civil Emergency Response Team training and development.
• Must be a current member of SCDPS A‑CERT.
• Must be able to instruct Firearms, Patrol Rifle, and Mobile Field Force training.
• Must have the ability to lead the SCHP Honor Guard members and coordinate Honor Guard details.
• Must have knowledge about traffic and general law enforcement duties gained from personal experience, school, workshops, and seminars.