Law Enforcement Officer I (REPOST)

State-of-South-Carolina; South Carolina; On-site; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Orangeburg-Calhoun Technical College seeks a security professional to enforce campus safety and state regulations. You will patrol parking lots, grounds, and facilities, issue violations as needed, and respond to incidents to prevent threats.

The role requires a high school diploma, two years of law enforcement experience, and DPS certification within one year. A SLED background check is mandatory for the State Constable’s Commission.

Qualifications

• High school diploma and two years' work experience in law enforcement.
• Certification by the Department of Public Safety must be obtained within 1 year of employment.
• Must be able to complete a SLED background investigation for State Constable's Commission.

Responsibilities

• Enforce state laws and campus regulations to maintain safety.
• Patrol parking areas and facilities, issue tickets for violations.
• Investigate incidents, complete reports, and testify when required.
• Provide traffic control and assist visitors.
• Respond to alarms and emergencies, coordinate safety actions.

Skills

Law Enforcement

Public Safety

Patrol

Education

High school diploma

DPS Certification (within 1 year)

Job description

To perform duties designed to provide a safe and secure environment for students, faculty, staff and visitors by enforcing state laws, institution policy/ rule and regulation on the campus of Orangeburg- Calhoun Technical College. Patrols parking areas and tickets illegally parked vehicles. Enforces all parking and motor vehicle regulations. While on routine patrol, visually checks parking areas, grounds and facilities with the specific intent of evaluating any existing and/or potential safety hazards. Takes necessary action within scope of authority to ensure the safety and protection of persons on campus. Investigates disturbances, accidents, etc., determines causes and participants, initiates the appropriate investigative action and the necessary reports. Patrols facilities to assist in the preventing thefts, vandalism, etc. Provides traffic control and other security services to assist with visiting dignitaries. Responds to fire alarms or other emergency calls, dispenses crowd and reroutes spectators around disturbances or fires. Keeps records and makes reports of all campus activities and testifies in court and other legal proceedings. Performs related duties as required.

A high school diploma and two (2) years' work experience in law enforcement. Certification by the Department of Public Safety in accordance with Section 23-6-430 of the Code of Laws of South Carolina 1976, is mandatory within 1 year from employment in class. Must be able to complete a SLED background investigation for State Constable's Commission.