Patrol Operations Lead – SCHP Corporal

State of South Carolina; Blythewood (SC); On-site; USD 79,000 - 97,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement plan options

Paid leave

Job summary

State of South Carolina, Department of Public Safety, seeks a First Line Supervisor for the South Carolina Highway Patrol to oversee officers in Chesterfield and Lancaster counties. The role focuses on patrolling highways, enforcing traffic and criminal laws, and supervising subordinates while ensuring compliance with procedures.

Responsibilities include case preparation for court, performance management, and coordination of assignments.

Qualifications

• Must maintain SC Class I Law Enforcement Officer certification.
• Excellent knowledge of laws relating to traffic law enforcement.
• Ability to supervise other law enforcement personnel.
• Candidate must be able to react quickly and calmly in emergency situations.

Responsibilities

• Patrols and enforces SC motor vehicle traffic laws on streets and highways.
• Enforces other criminal laws as necessary.
• Supervises officers in the performance of duties and ensures SOP compliance.
• Reviews reports and documents for legibility, completeness, and accuracy.
• Assists in determining personnel assignments and schedules.
• Prepares and presents cases for prosecution in court.
• Provides performance reviews and counseling to subordinates.

Skills

Supervisory abilities

Traffic law enforcement knowledge

SC Class I LEO certification

Public interaction

Education

High school diploma

Job description

State of South Carolina, Department of Public Safety, seeks a First Line Supervisor for the South Carolina Highway Patrol to oversee officers in Chesterfield and Lancaster counties. The role focuses on patrolling highways, enforcing traffic and criminal laws, and supervising subordinates while ensuring compliance with procedures.

Responsibilities include case preparation for court, performance management, and coordination of assignments.