Law Enforcement Officer I (REPOST)

About the role

To perform duties designed to provide a safe and secure environment for students, faculty, staff and visitors by enforcing state laws, institution policy, rules and regulations on the campus of Orangeburg-Calhoun Technical College.

Responsibilities

• Patrol parking areas and ticket illegally parked vehicles.
• Enforce all parking and motor vehicle regulations.
• Visually check parking areas, grounds and facilities while on routine patrol to evaluate existing and/or potential safety hazards.
• Take necessary action within scope of authority to ensure the safety and protection of persons on campus.
• Investigate disturbances, accidents, etc.; determine causes and participants; initiate appropriate investigative action and necessary reports.
• Patrol facilities to assist in preventing thefts, vandalism, etc.
• Provide traffic control and other security services to assist with visiting dignitaries.
• Respond to fire alarms or other emergency calls; dispense crowd control and reroute spectators around disturbances or fires.
• Keep records and make reports of all campus activities and testify in court and other legal proceedings.

Minimum and Additional Requirements

• A high school diploma.
• Two (2) years’ work experience in law enforcement.

Preferred Qualifications

• Certification by the Department of Public Safety in accordance with Section 23-6-430 of the Code of Laws of South Carolina 1976, mandatory within 1 year from employment in class.

Additional Comments

• Must be able to complete a SLED background investigation for State Constable’s Commission.