Police Officer

State of South Carolina; South Carolina; On-site; USD 59,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Take-home vehicle

Tuition benefits

On-campus gym

Vacation leave

Sick leave

Paid holidays

Health benefits

Sign-On Bonus

Job summary

University of South Carolina Beaufort seeks a Police Officer I/Public Safety Officer to provide law enforcement, security, and protection for the USC community and property. Officers possess full arrest authority statewide and enforce both state laws and university regulations.

Starting pay depends on certified experience, with benefits including take-home vehicle, tuition, and retirement options. A comprehensive benefits package accompanies the role.

Qualifications

• Certified police officer with state-wide authority.
• Knowledge of SC laws and university policies.
• Experience with evidence collection and preservation.
• Ability to operate law enforcement vehicles and radios/weapons.

Responsibilities

• Provide law enforcement, security, and protection for USC community and property.
• Enforce state laws and university rules and regulations.
• Arrest authority statewide and perform related safety duties.

Skills

Law enforcement knowledge

Evidence handling

SC law knowledge

Interagency coordination

Vehicle operation

Weapons handling

Tools

Police vehicles

Weapons

Communications equipment

Job description

Police Officer Department: BFT Law Enforcement Advertised Salary Range: Part/Full Time: Full Time

About UofSC

From the Upstate to the Lowcountry, the University of South Carolina system is transforming the lives of South Carolinians through the impact of our eight institutions and 20 locations throughout the state. More than 50,000 students are enrolled at one of eight institutions, including the research campus in Columbia and comprehensive four-year universities in Aiken, Upstate and Beaufort. In addition, our Palmetto College campuses in Salkehatchie, Union, Lancaster and Sumter enable students to earn associate or bachelor's degrees through a combination of in-person, online or blended learning. All of our system institutions place strong emphasis on service - helping to build healthier, more educated communities in South Carolina and beyond.

Advertised Job Summary

The Law Enforcement Officer I/Public Safety Officer provides law enforcement, security, and protection for the University of South Carolina Community and property. These are certified police officers in accordance with SC Code of Laws 23-6-430, empowered with full arrest and police authority state wide. They enforce state laws and University rules and regulations.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

• Knowledge of proper law enforcement officer behavior and role.
• Knowledge of modern law enforcement techniques and procedures.
• Knowledge of how to collect and preserve evidence.
• Knowledge of the legal rights of both suspects and law enforcement personnel.
• Knowledge of the laws of South Carolina, and ability to learn the policies of the University.
• Knowledge of the functions and interrelationships of other law enforcement agencies.
• Skill in the operation of law enforcement vehicles, weapons, and communications equipment

Starting Pay range based on certified police experience: Depends on experience: $59,160 minimum(no experience)-$71,977(5 or more years of certified law enforcement experience)

Additional Perks

• Take home vehicle Tattoos & facial hair permitted Outer protective vests are provided for officers as standard wear.
• All uniforms and duty shoes are paid for by USC Beaufort.
• Built in overtime up to $ 7,000.00
• Free University tuition after six months of employment including up to four classes per year ($5,798.00 value) used at any of the University of South Carolina campuses.
• Gym on campus
• Police Officer Retirement System
• Advanced law enforcement training opportunities.
• No college degree required
• Special event pay
• 15 days of vacation leave per year
• 15 days of sick leave per year
• 13 paid holidays per year (including an extended December holiday)
• State health/dental/vision options
• Paid Parental Leave
• Professional Development Opportunities.
• Sign-On Bonus: $7,500 sign-on bonus new hire, who was as an applicant, was currently working either as a Class 1 Law Enforcement Officer certified by the South Carolina Criminal Justice Academy or has been inactive with a law enforcement agency for less than 12 months and is able to have Class 1 certification immediately reinstated upon hire.
• Executed as follows: $1,750 after successful completion field training; $750 after successful completion of 1st anniversary; $2,500 after successful completion of 2nd anniversary; and $2,500 after successful completion of 3rd anniversary.

Positions are advertised for a minimum of five (5) business days on our job website. After five (5) business days, positions can be closed at the discretion of the department at any time. This employment site is updated on a regular basis. The length of the recruitment and screening process may vary from position to position, depending upon a variety of factors.

EEO Statement

The University of South Carolina does not discriminate in educational or employment opportunities on the basis of race, sex, gender, gender identity, transgender status, age, color, religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, genetics, protected veteran status, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions.