Law Enforcement Officer

About the role

Who we are: At the South Carolina Department of Revenue (SCDOR), we are funding a better state to live, work, and play. Offering excellent benefits, tuition assistance, and self-development opportunities, we are a trustworthy partner to our customers and an innovative workplace that supports work-life balance and empowers our employees to reach their highest potential. Open the door to a career at the SCDOR and discover why 93% of our employees see how their work contributes to the SCDOR’s success—by collecting 95% of South Carolina’s general fund, our team serves with purpose and impacts the success of our community. Learn more about why you should join our team at dor.sc.gov/careers.

Responsibilities

In this role, you will provide law enforcement and protective services functions for the SCDOR while ensuring the safety and protection of all employees, visitors, and property for the SCDOR.

• Screen all visitors and make determinations of their needs and requirements to direct them to the proper person
• Operate various screening equipment and technology to identify dangerous objects
• Perform searches which may include physical interaction with employees and visitors
• Respond to and investigate emergencies, disturbances, complaints, and reports of violations
• Patrol assigned area to deter and/or detect violations
• Maintain order and enforce state regulations
• Exercise arrest powers and testify in court
• Provide administrative duties including preparing and submitting routine incident and activity reports, accurately recording visitor information, and preparing other documentation as needed
• Operate telecommunications or radio equipment to provide dispatch services

Requirements

• Either: a high school diploma and experience performing patrol or investigative duties with a public law enforcement agency or a bachelor's degree
• Must be at least 21 years of age
• Possess a valid driver’s license
• Currently possess Class 1 Basic Law Enforcement Certification or be able to obtain
• Must be physically able to lift, bend, and stand for prolonged periods of time
• Must be able to obtain an SC Constable Commission I as required by SLED
• May require occasional statewide travel and overnight stay
• Academic degrees must be from an accredited institution of higher learning

Qualifications

• Certified or formerly certified law enforcement officer
• Knowledge of proper law enforcement officer behavior and modern law enforcement techniques and procedures
• Knowledge of how to collect and preserve evidence
• Knowledge of the legal rights of both suspects and law enforcement personnel
• Knowledge of the laws one is responsible for enforcing
• Knowledge of the functions and interrelationships of other law enforcement agencies

Skills

• Ability to correctly evaluate situations and make good decisions
• Ability to focus on important information and ignore irrelevant distractions
• Ability to concentrate on a task for a sustained period of time
• Skill in the operation of law enforcement vehicles, weapons, and communications equipment

Benefits

• Excellent benefits, tuition assistance, and self-development opportunities
• Retirement: This position falls under the Police Officers Retirement System
• Training: Law Enforcement Officers will participate in an onboarding program to ensure they have the knowledge and skills to successfully perform their job

Schedule

Hours: 7.5‑hour shifts between 6:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m., Monday through Friday, with no on‑call hours.