Law Enforcement Officer I #26103

State of South Carolina; South Carolina; On-site; USD 48,000 - 61,000; Full time

Job summary

Trident Technical College’s Department of Public Safety seeks a patrol officer to enforce state, county, and municipal laws, traffic laws, and college regulations across all campus locations. The role includes proactive campus safety, report writing, and responding to incidents.

A high school diploma is required; two years of law enforcement experience preferred. Candidates must pass background checks, PAT, polygraph, and drug tests; driver's license and LE-1 certification within one year.

Qualifications

• High school diploma required.
• Two years of law enforcement experience preferred.
• Must pass background check, PAT, polygraph, and drug test.
• Must have a valid SC driver’s license and meet LE-1 Certification within one year.

Responsibilities

• Perform patrol officer duties to enforce state, county, and municipal laws as well as traffic laws and college regulations across all campus locations.

Education

High school diploma

Two years law enforcement experience

Valid South Carolina driver’s license

LE-1 Certification readiness within 1 year

Job description

Job Responsibilities

Trident Technical College Department of Public Safety is a division of law enforcement, safety, and a professional Police Department. We are dedicated to providing a safe environment for the Trident Technical College Community. This position is responsible for performing patrol officer duties to enforce state, county, and municipal criminal laws as well as traffic laws and college regulations for the protection of people at all campus locations. Prior to employment, candidates will undergo an extensive background check, Physical Ability Test (PAT), and polygraph test. Candidates must pass a pre‑employment drug test and physical upon offer of employment.

Minimum And Additional Requirements

This position requires a high school diploma. Preferred candidate will have two (2) years of law enforcement experience.

Salary

Non-Certified Officers starting salary is $48,400 based on SC pay band LAW03

Certified Officers: Salary is commensurate with education and experience based on a SC pay band LAW03 with a salary range of $50,000 – $60,500.

Preferred Qualifications

Ideal candidate must have working knowledge of modern police methods and procedures and the ability to prepare reports and testify in court. Must be able to work with a diverse population while providing excellent customer service. Prefer graduates of the SC Criminal Justice Academy with one (1) year of experience in campus law enforcement but will consider other reasonable combinations of education and experience to include high school diploma and some general work experience. Applicable higher education coursework may be considered in lieu of work experience. Experience in law enforcement, military police, or as a corrections officer is preferred. Candidate must have a valid South Carolina driver's license, be 21 years of age, and possess the ability to meet the requirements of LE-1 Certification with the SC Criminal Justice Academy within one (1) year of employment. Candidates with a working knowledge of state, county, and municipal laws are preferred.

Employment applicants may be subject to a background check. Failure to consent to a background check will remove your application from further consideration. Background checks are conducted in compliance with the Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA).

Trident Technical College is an equal opportunity institution and does not discriminate in the admission or employment on the basis of race, gender, color, national or ethnic origin, age, religion, disability, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or pregnancy.