Highway Patrol Corporal (Promotion) - Troop 4, Post D (60021318)

State of South Carolina; Lancaster (SC); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

South Carolina Department of Public Safety's South Carolina Highway Patrol seeks a highly capable First Line Supervisor to oversee patrol operations in Chesterfield and Lancaster counties. The role involves supervising troopers, enforcing traffic laws, reviewing reports, and preparing cases for court.

Applicants must have a high school diploma and extensive law enforcement experience; promotion requirements include years of service, promotional exams, and residency guidelines; overnight travel

Qualifications

• A high school diploma and experience performing patrol or investigative duties with a public law enforcement agency.
• Must meet promotional requirements including a minimum years of service and successful promotion processes.
• Must maintain SCHP certification and compliance with department policies.

Responsibilities

• Supervises officers in the performance of their duties and ensures SOP compliance.
• Patrols and enforces SC motor vehicle laws within assigned jurisdiction and oversees investigations.
• Assists in scheduling, training, and equipment maintenance; presents cases in court.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Communication skills

Education

High school diploma

Job description

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

This position serves Chesterfield and Lancaster counties.

Serves as a South Carolina Highway Patrol (SCHP) law enforcement First Line Supervisor. Patrols and enforces South Carolina (SC) motor vehicle traffic laws on streets and highways and enforces other criminal laws of the state as necessary. Assumes duties of the squad leader in the absence of the Post Sergeant(s) as directed.

Supervises officers in the performance of their duties and ensures compliance with standard operating procedures. Reviews activity reports, collision investigation reports, citations, statements, and other documentation prepared by troopers under his/her supervision to verify legibility, completeness, and accuracy. Reviews and assists subordinates in the presentation and prosecution of criminal and traffic court cases. Provides periodic job performance reviews and counseling to subordinates, as appropriate.

Assists in utilizing selective enforcement data to determine personnel assignment needs and schedules. Assists the Sergeant in preparing daily schedules and work assignments. Monitors and provides guidance to officers in the proper maintenance of department issued equipment.

Patrols and enforces SC motor vehicle laws within assigned jurisdiction. Enforces other criminal laws as necessary. Participates in selective enforcement operations. Investigates collisions, determines causes utilizing complex investigative techniques, and determines enforcement actions to proceed through the judicial process. Serves as an expert witness in criminal and civil court cases. Prepares and presents cases for prosecution in court. Must be trained and able to perform in a supervisory capacity in civil disorders, crowd control, and emergency management operations.

Performs and maintains certification in law enforcement scientific procedures for a certified breath analyst, (possessing the knowledge and the ability to administer breath tests to determine the level of alcohol in a subject’s system) and certified radar technician (operating radar equipment and supervising subordinates in the operation of radar). Successfully completes all required in-service training and maintains Law Enforcement Officer (LEO) certifications.

Demonstrates knowledge of and proper application of the SCHP Manual of Operations, South Carolina Department of Public Safety (SCDPS) policies and procedures, division directives, personnel management procedures, and laws governing the operation of vehicles and pedestrian traffic.

Develops sound working relationships with the public, other law enforcement agencies, courts, and SCDPS personnel. Maintains effective communication with Post command staff and disseminates information to subordinate personnel, as appropriate. Develops and participates in community safety programs. Maintains professionalism in all interactions with the public. Performs other duties and assignments as directed.

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:

TIME IN GRADE – Must possess a minimum of five (5) years 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.

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 the vacancy.

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 the vacancy.

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 the vacancy closing shall be considered ineligible to participate in the promotion process.

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.

PROBATIONARY PERIOD – Any individual serving a one (1) year Probationary Period shall be ineligible to participate in the promotion process.

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. 1 Field Personnel (Trooper – First Sergeant) a. Troopers assigned to a Post shall establish residence in their assigned Post or, if residing outside of the Post, at a location that will allow them to respond to the county in which the assigned Post office is located within 45 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 maintain SC Class I Law Enforcement Officer certification. Must have excellent knowledge of laws relating to traffic law enforcement. Must have ability to supervise other law enforcement personnel. The skills and abilities can be obtained through law enforcement training courses, in-service training and on-the-job experience. This employee should have the ability to deal firmly but courteously with the public and should have 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, wrestling, and firing a weapon.

This employee works under limited supervision with latitude to use his/her discretion and training to make sound decisions that often involve complex and volatile situations.

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

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.