INTERNAL POSTING - LE Captain (Education & Outreach)

State of South Carolina; Pine Ridge (SC); On-site; USD 75,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

State of South Carolina seeks a Captain to lead the Law Enforcement Education & Outreach Section, directing hunter and boater education programs across the state.

The role includes supervising area coordinators, ensuring programs meet public needs, and managing budgets while preparing federal grant reports. Strong communication and planning skills are essential.

Qualifications

• High school diploma and 6 years of experience as a DNR Class 1 Officer.
• Two years in a supervisory role within DNR Law Enforcement.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day administration and supervision of Education and Outreach programs.
• Supervise area coordinators to ensure education programs meet public needs.
• Maintain and provide instructors with updated materials and equipment.
• Prepare applications and reports for Hunter Education and public range federal grants.
• Make education and safety presentations to civic groups.
• Inspect issued equipment for subordinate staff.

Skills

Budget management

Supervisory experience

Public speaking

Strategic planning

Education program administration

Education

High school diploma

Job description

This officer will serve as Captain over the Law Enforcement Education & Outreach Section.

Job Duties Include:

• Overseeing the day-to-day administration and supervision of the Law Enforcement Division's Education and Outreach programs including but not limited to:
  • Hunter Education
  • Boater Education
  • Take One Make One (TOMO)
  • Scholastic Clay Program
  • Archery in Schools
  • DNR firing ranges
• Supervising area coordinators to ensure that an adequate number of education programs are conducted to meet public needs.
• Maintaining and providing education instructors with updated education materials and equipment necessary to conduct education programs.
• Preparing applications and associated reports for Hunter Education and public range federal grants annually.
• Publicly appearing before civic groups to make education and safety presentations.
• Inspecting issued equipment for all subordinate staff as necessary.

A high school diploma and six (6) years of experience as a DNR Class 1 Law Enforcement Officer, two (2) years of which must have been in a supervisory level position in DNR Law Enforcement. Ability to develop and manage budget. Above average written and communication abilities, planning and supervisory experience. Knowledgeable of South Carolina game, fish and boating laws.