Highway Patrol Corporal (Promotion) - Troop 10, Training (60024322)

Doc PersonalBeratung GmbH; Columbia (SC); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

The Training Corporal at the South Carolina Department of Public Safety serves as an instructor for SCHP law enforcement officers at Basic, In-Service, and Advanced Training levels statewide. The role requires maintaining extensive instructor certifications and delivering high-quality instruction to trainees and department personnel.

It includes mentoring, lesson-plan development, and participation in continued professional development.

Qualifications

• High school diploma and experience performing patrol or investigative duties with a public law enforcement agency.

Responsibilities

• Instruct classes for Basic Training, In-Service and Advanced Training.
• Maintain instructor certifications (Basic Instructor Development, Defensive Tactics, Firearms, Driving, Taser, DUI/SFST, SMD).
• Mentor SCHP trainees and SCDPS personnel; deliver instruction per policies.
• Develop or update lesson plans for the Patrol Training Unit.
• Research new trends and training programs; assist other divisions as needed.

Job description

Job Responsibilities

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

This position serves Statewide Operations.

The Training Corporal serves as an instructor for South Carolina Highway Patrol (SCHP) law enforcement officers at all levels to include: Basic Training, In-Service, and Advanced Training.

• Law Enforcement Instructor - Responsible for instructing classes for Basic, In-Service and other specialized advanced training. Instructor will complete required instructor certification programs and instructor recertification. Participate in continued educational opportunities to aid in instructor and professional development. Assists other divisions of South Carolina Department of Public Safety (SCDPS), the South Carolina Criminal Justice Academy (SCCJA) and other law enforcement agencies with instructional needs. Employee will gain and maintain the following instructor certifications: Basic Instructor Development, Defensive Tactics, Firearms, Driving, Taser, Driving Under the Influence/Standardized Field Sobriety Test (DUI/SFST), and Speed Measuring Device (SMD). Employee will gain and maintain other instructor certifications as assigned.
• Supervision of Training Environment - Provides proper mentoring, counseling, discipline and guidance to Highway Patrol Trainees during Basic Highway Patrol Training and SCDPS personnel during Advanced Training. The employee will assist the Training Unit supervision in managing the training environment to ensure a positive environment, conducive to learning. The employee will deliver instruction in a manner consistent with current policies, procedures, and legal guidance.
• Lesson Plan Development - Assists in creating, updating, or rewriting lesson plans for the Patrol Training Unit.
• Research and Administration - Assists with researching of new trends and innovative training programs.
• Enforcement - Employee will investigate traffic collisions, enforce motor vehicle laws and assist disabled motorists as needed. The employee will assist in other duties as a uniformed traffic officer at specialized assignments as directed. Performs law enforcement functions as needed for civil defense, emergency preparedness, and public protection.

Minimum And Additional 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 additional requirements:

1. TIME IN GRADE –Must possess a minimum of five (5) years of certified law enforcement service time and a minimum of six (6) months of continuous service as a SCHP Lance Corporal or currently hold the rank of SCHP Master Trooper by the closing date of this vacancy.
2. PROMOTIONAL EXAMINATION – An applicant must have scored 70 or higher on a Promotional Examination for the vacancy rank within two (2) years of the closing date of this vacancy.
3. PROMOTIONAL INTERVIEW PANEL – An applicant must have successfully completed a Promotional Interview Panel for the vacancy rank within two (2) years of the closing date of this vacancy.
4. DISCIPLINARY ACTION – Any individual who is currently serving a suspension for disciplinary reasons or pending the outcome of an investigation shall be considered ineligible to participate in the promotion process. Any individual who has been involuntarily demoted during the preceding six (6) months of this vacancy closing shall be considered ineligible to participate in the promotion process.
5. EMPLOYEE PERFORMANCE MANAGEMENT SYSTEM – An individual who has received an "Unsuccessful" rating on the employee's most recent performance evaluation or has received a “Performance Improvement Plan” (PIP), formerly known as a “Warning Notice of Substandard Performance,” during the 12 months preceding the closing date of this vacancy shall be ineligible to participate in the promotion process.
6. PROBATIONARY PERIOD – Any individual serving a one (1) year probationary period shall be ineligible to participate in the promotion process.
7. RESIDENCY – Selected applicant must comply with the residency guidelines outlined in SCDPS Policy #300.47 (Residency Requirements for Commissioned Law Enforcement Officers) within four (4) months of the effective date of the promotion/reassignment. Section IV. D. 3. SCDPS Headquarters: Law Enforcement personnel assigned to SCDPS Headquarters shall establish a residence within Richland County or at a location that will allow them to respond to Richland County within 60 minutes. IV. C. Troop/Unit/Commanders are responsible for determining compliance with this policy and shall approve or deny requests to reside outside of the area of assignment.

Additional Requirements

Must possess the following instructor certifications or obtain these certifications within a prescribed time frame: Basic Instructor Development, Defensive Tactics, Firearms, Driving, Taser, DUI/SFST, and SMD. The employee must have the ability to deal firmly but courteously with the general public and the ability to react quickly and calmly in emergency situations. These abilities include but are not limited to talking, walking, sitting, hearing, reading, running, lifting, driving, and firing a weapon.

The employee will report directly to a SCHP Training Unit Sergeant and shall be provided with minimum supervision to carry out tasks utilizing his/her own discretion but will have a higher-level supervisor to consult when needed.

Required to stay overnight at SCCJA when serving as Staff Duty Officer. Must be able to participate in and lead the basic students in physical fitness training.

Additional Comments

Overnight travel may be required on special assignments and/or response to critical incidents.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

The South Carolina Department of Public Safety is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all individuals regardless of race, color, religion, sex, age, disability, pregnancy (including childbirth or related medical conditions), or national origin. The department prohibits discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, age, disability, pregnancy (including childbirth or related medical conditions), or national origin.