Highway Patrol Sergeant (Promotion) - Troop 1, Post B (60019682)

State of South Carolina; South Carolina; On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

State of South Carolina is seeking an experienced SCHP Squad Leader. This internal posting targets officers, with responsibilities spanning supervisory, administrative, and personnel management duties within a designated post across Kershaw and Lee counties.

The role involves directing law enforcement operations, ensuring documentation accuracy, conducting inspections and training, and coordinating with multiple agencies. Residency and promotional prerequisites apply per SC policies.

Qualifications

• High school diploma required.
• Minimum six months of continuous service as SCHP Corporal by closing date.
• Promotional exam score of 70+ within two years of closing date.
• Promotional Interview Panel within two years of closing date.
• Residency guidelines must be met within four months of promotion/reassignment.

Responsibilities

• Supervise assigned area personnel and manage post operations.
• Patrol and enforce motor vehicle and criminal laws; investigate collisions as needed.
• Direct and supervise post operations, ensure proper documentation and audits.
• Conduct trainings, performance reviews, and ensure compliance with SOPs.
• Collaborate with other agencies and communicate through chain of command.

Skills

Leadership

Team supervision

Decision making

Education

High school diploma

Job description

Job Responsibilities

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

This position serves Kershaw and Lee counties.

As a South Carolina Highway Patrol (SCHP) Squad Leader, performs supervisory, administrative, and personnel management duties in an assigned area of the state. Patrols and enforces motor vehicle traffic laws on South Carolina (SC) streets and highways. Enforces other criminal laws of the state and investigates collisions as necessary. In the absence of the SCHP Post Commander, responsible for management and supervision of Post operations as directed.

Plans, directs, and supervises law enforcement, administrative, and personnel management operations of the Highway Patrol in assigned Post. Supervises Post personnel in the accurate completion of required activity documentation, collision investigations, and reports. Conducts line inspections, audits and monitors accreditation compliance. Assists in the proper management of the office facility and handling of evidence and equipment. Conducts meetings with Post personnel and maintains effective communication and dissemination of information through the chain of command.

Plans and schedules daily work assignments of enforcement personnel, ensuring proper shift coverage within the Post. Supervises the execution of work assignments and provides guidance in law enforcement and administrative operations, as well as personnel management. Ensures Post personnel attend assigned training and enforcement activities, as required. Conducts performance reviews in an accurate and timely manner.

Patrols SC roadways and enforces motor vehicle and criminal laws as necessary. Serves as collision investigation specialist. Coordinates and implements special enforcement operations. Reviews selective enforcement data to determine personnel assignment needs.

Ensures that Troopers follow standard operating procedures in collision investigations, issuing citations, case preparation, and court attendance. Reviews and assists subordinates in case presentation and prosecution of court cases.

Works cooperatively with state, local, and federal law enforcement agencies, public officials, and the community in matters related to public safety. Participates in safety education and enforcement initiatives. Interprets safety rules for the public.

Attends in-service training to maintain required certifications. Stays abreast of current policies, procedures, and regulations by reviewing new and amended laws, court rulings, operational policies and directives. Demonstrates knowledge of and ability to accurately apply traffic and criminal laws, the SCHP Manual of Operations, department policies, and personnel management procedures.

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:

TIME IN GRADE – The candidate must possess a minimum of six (6) months of continuous service as a SCHP Corporal 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.

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. SCDPS Policy #300.47 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/Region/Division/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 successfully complete the following: certification as a collision investigation specialist, certification as a breathalyzer technician, civil and crowd control training, required firearm certification and requalification annually, and management and supervisory courses. Must demonstrate proficient knowledge in laws governing the operation of vehicles and pedestrian traffic, SCHP Manual of Operations governing the policies, rules and regulations of enforcement, the judicial process, trying cases, and assisting subordinates prosecuting court cases. Must be able to counsel subordinates in personnel matters.

Must demonstrate the ability to manage and supervise a large group of personnel. Must be able to make accurate and immediate complex decisions without consulting higher level management when needed. Must have the ability to meet and interact appropriately with public officials and the general public under adverse conditions. Has broad latitude for independent action in management and supervision of personnel.

Additional Comments

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.