Highway Patrol Officer — Entry-Level State Trooper

State of South Carolina; South Carolina; On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Job summary

The State of South Carolina is seeking a State Trooper to enforce vehicle and criminal laws, patrol highways, investigate collisions and provide critical public safety services to communities across the state.

Candidates must be US citizens, 21+, resident of SC with a SC driver’s license, and pass training through SCHP. A thorough background check, medical and fitness tests, and post-hire requirements apply. Assignments follow statewide needs and may require relocation to critical need areas.

Qualifications

• High school diploma; patrol or investigative experience with a public law enforcement agency.
• Bachelor's degree may substitute for required law enforcement experience.
• US citizenship and 21+ years of age.

Responsibilities

• Enforce all vehicle laws and other criminal laws.
• Patrol the highways of the state of South Carolina.
• Investigate collisions.
• Serve as a witness in criminal and civil courts.
• Maintain reports concerning enforcement activities.
• Provide information to public regarding vehicle laws.
• Responsible and accountable for handling public funds.

Skills

Public safety

Patrol experience

Education

High school diploma

Bachelor's degree substitution for experience

Job description

The State of South Carolina is seeking a State Trooper to enforce vehicle and criminal laws, patrol highways, investigate collisions and provide critical public safety services to communities across the state.

Candidates must be US citizens, 21+, resident of SC with a SC driver’s license, and pass training through SCHP. A thorough background check, medical and fitness tests, and post-hire requirements apply. Assignments follow statewide needs and may require relocation to critical need areas.