Highway Patrol Non-Certified State Trooper

Job Responsibilities

Enforce all vehicle laws and other criminal laws.

Patrol the highways of the state of South Carolina.

Investigate collisions.

Serve as a witness in criminal and civil courts.

Maintain reports concerning enforcement activities.

Provide information to public regarding vehicle laws.

Responsible and accountable for handling public funds.

Requirements

Must be a US citizen and at least 21 years of age prior to the hire date.

Must be able to perform all essential and marginal job functions of a State Trooper.

Must be a resident of South Carolina and have a valid South Carolina driver's license.

If you are an out of state applicant, you must be a resident of South Carolina and have a valid South Carolina driver's license prior to the effective date of hire.

Qualifications

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.

Benefits

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: Must have at least a high school diploma and the following additional requirements:

• A US citizen and at least 21 years of age prior to the hire date.
• Able to perform all essential and marginal job functions of a State Trooper.
• A resident of South Carolina and have a valid South Carolina driver's license.
• If you are an out of state applicant, you must be a resident of South Carolina and have a valid South Carolina driver's license prior to the effective date of hire.

Additional Requirements: Must attend and successfully complete the South Carolina Highway Patrol (SCHP) Training Program. Live at the SC Criminal Justice Academy during the week and not be permitted to stay on the weekends. Attend daily physical training. Pass a pre-employment physical fitness test. Participate in an extensive background investigation, including credit check, criminal history check, driving history, history of drug use, employer and reference check, a polygraph examination, and interview board. Meet 20/20 vision standards OR no more than 20/200 uncorrected, corrected to 20/100 or below. Distinguish, without corrections, three colors: green, yellow, and red. Complete a medical screening which includes a TB and respiratory test, drug test, and eye examination.

Sign-On Bonus: Paid over a series of five payments as described below.

• First Payment: $1,500 upon successful completion of all basic training, Criminal Justice Academy Class 1 certification training, field training, and any applicable law enforcement training requirements established for the SCHP.
• Second Payment: $2,000 after the successful completion of twelve (12) months of continuous service to the SCHP Critical Market Area.
• Third Payment: $2,000 after the successful completion of twenty-four (24) months of continuous service to the SCHP Critical Market Area.
• Fourth Payment: $2,000 after the successful completion of thirty-six (36) months of continuous service to the SCHP Critical Market Area.
• Fifth Payment: $2,500 after the successful completion of forty-eight (48) months of continuous service to the SCHP Critical Market Area.

County assignments are based on critical need areas. This means you may or may not be assigned to your county of choice. Your assignment will ONLY be based on "existing needs."

Insurance Benefits: Health and dental insurance; retirement and savings plan options; and paid vacation and sick leave.

Retirement Benefits: Defined benefit and defined contribution plans; and the South Carolina Deferred Compensation Program, which is a voluntary, supplemental retirement savings plan offering 401(k) and 457 plan options.

Workplace Benefits: Tuition assistance; holiday, annual and sick leave; and discounts on purchases, travel and more.