Highway Patrol Sergeant (Promotion) - Troop 8, ACE Mid-State Motor Unit Coordinator (60023877)

Responsibilities

• Patrols South Carolina roads and highways, enforcing motor vehicle and criminal laws as a member of the SCHP Motorcycle Unit.
• Schedules and coordinates all statewide Motor Unit Training.
• Supervises officers in the performance of their duties.
• Investigates traffic collisions and enforces state and federal criminal laws, providing specialized services of the Motor Unit.
• Trains and instructs other officers in proper motorcycle enforcement operations and in the proper care and use of issued equipment.
• Plans and schedules Motor Unit training for other officers.
• Keeps abreast of motorcycle skills and equipment.
• Maintains required Motor Unit and instructor certifications.
• Prepares employee schedules and delegates work assignments for shift rotations, to include adjustments for training and special assignments.
• Ensures that troopers follow standard operating procedures in performance of duties.
• Develops and maintains cooperative relationships with the general public and sound working relationships with other law enforcement agencies, courts, and SCDPS personnel.
• Maintains required law enforcement certifications and current knowledge of policies, procedures, and regulations governing SCHP law enforcement operations.
• Conducts employee performance reviews and counseling in a fair and impartial manner.
• Area Coordinated Enforcement members may be required to travel across the state for enforcement duties.
• Overnight travel required on special assignments and/or response to critical incidents.

Requirements

• 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:
  • TIME IN GRADE – Minimum of six (6) months of continuous service as a SCHP Corporal by the closing date.
  • PROMOTIONAL EXAMINATION – Scored 70 or higher on a Promotional Examination for the vacancy rank within two (2) years of the closing date.
  • PROMOTIONAL INTERVIEW PANEL – Successfully completed a Promotional Interview Panel for the vacancy rank within two (2) years of the closing date.
  • DISCIPLINARY ACTION – Not currently serving a suspension for disciplinary reasons or pending investigation outcome; not involuntarily demoted during the preceding six months.
  • EMPLOYEE PERFORMANCE MANAGEMENT SYSTEM – No “Unsuccessful” rating on the most recent performance evaluation and no Performance Improvement Plan (PIP) during the 12 months preceding the closing date.
  • RESIDENCY – Must comply with SCDPS Policy #300.47 residency guidelines within four months of the effective date; for specialized units, must reside within the assigned Troop/Unit area or within a 45‑minute response distance to the Troop/Unit office.
• Additional Requirements:
  • Must possess and maintain SC Class I Law Enforcement Officer Certification.
  • Must possess a Motor Unit Instructor Certification.
  • Must maintain updated certification in administering speed detection devices and blood alcohol breath tests, and investigating traffic collisions.
  • Department issued motorcycles must be stored in a location approved by the SCHP Troop Commander.
  • Will schedule and coordinate all statewide Motor Unit Training.
  • Must have excellent knowledge of laws relating to traffic law enforcement.
  • Must have the ability to react quickly and calmly in emergency situations.
  • Must demonstrate the ability to manage and supervise a large group of personnel.
  • Must make accurate, immediate complex decisions without consultation with higher level management when needed.
  • Must have the ability to meet and deal with public officials and the general public under adverse conditions.
  • Employee has broad latitude for independent action in management and supervision of personnel.
  • Physical requirements include, but are not limited to: walking, sitting, running, lifting and working in an outdoor environment.