Police Officer (2 positions)

University of South Carolina Upstate; Spartanburg (SC); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and Life Insurance

Retirement Programs

Paid Tuition Program

Dependent Scholarships

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Annual Leave

Sick Leave

13 Paid Holidays

Paid Parental Leave

Professional Development Opportunities

Beards allowed

Overtime opportunities

Job summary

University of South Carolina Upstate is seeking Police Officers to protect campus, enforce laws, and provide security across Spartanburg, SC. Two full-time positions with a 28-day rotation and 12-hour day/night shifts.

Applicants must hold a SC driver's license; a Criminal Justice degree is preferred. The department offers comprehensive benefits and opportunities for advancement. The role requires strong composure, clear communication, and the ability to work with a diverse campus community.

Qualifications

• No specific education or experience required.
• Valid South Carolina driver's license.
• An associates or bachelor's degree in criminal justice or related field is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Patrol the University campus to protect and secure persons or property and deter crime.
• Respond to all calls for service and emergencies, completing necessary reports.
• Conduct highly visible patrols within the campus sphere and assist local police.
• Make presentations to student organizations, faculty and staff.
• Other duties as required or assigned.

Skills

Stress management

Physical fitness

Effective communication

Diversity engagement

Background clearance

Education

Associates or Bachelor's in Criminal Justice

Job description

Police Officer (2 positions)

Posting Number: STA00524PO26

Location of Vacancy: USC Upstate, Spartanburg, SC

Part/Full Time: Full Time

Work Schedule: This position works on an assigned officer 28-day rotation. Officers will work 12 hour shifts from 6am to 6pm and will rotate from days to nights every 56 days.

About University of South Carolina

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

Police Officer (2 positions)

University of South Carolina Upstate

STA00524PO26

Spartanburg, SC

The Campus Police Officer performs the duties of a state law enforcement officer for the University of South Carolina Upstate in accordance with South Carolina Code of Laws 23-6-430 by enforcing state criminal and traffic laws and policies, rules and regulations of the University. Protects persons and property while enforcing said rules, regulations and policies of the University of South Carolina Upstate campus. Provides highly visible patrols within the University's sphere of influence.

Job Related Minimum Required Education and Experience

No specific education or experience required.

Required Certification, Licensure/Other Credentials

Possess a valid South Carolina driver's license.

Preferred Qualifications

An associates or bachelor's degree in criminal justice or related field.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

Ability to handle stressful situations including mentally unstable persons and angry, violent or distressed persons while maintaining composure and professionalism. Ability to work night shifts, maintain confidentiality of investigations, possess effective communication skills and work effectively with a diverse community. Be physically qualified and have no criminal record. Must pass a background investigation and complete the SC Criminal Justice Academy and be certified by the SC Law Enforcement Training Council before assuming police duties

Job Duties

• Patrol the University Campus to protect and secure person(s) or property while deterring crime and detecting violations of the law, to include but not limited to traffic control duties, investigating criminal violations and securing crime scenes for investigators; promoting and actively participating in community policing and securing all buildings on campus. Essential Function Yes Percentage of Time 50
• Respond to all calls for service to include but not limited to emergencies, complaints, accidents, disturbances, medical calls, requests for car unlocks or battery jumps while taking appropriate action as needed in such cases and completing all necessary reports. Essential Function Yes Percentage of Time 25
• Conduct highly visible patrols within the University's sphere of influence (1/2 mile from campus borders) to assist Spartanburg County Sheriff's Department patrols and calls for service including the five apartment complexes where many of our students reside. Essential Function Yes Percentage of Time 15
• Make presentations to student organizations, faculty and staff. Essential Function Yes Percentage of Time 5
• Other duties as required or assigned. Essential Function Yes Percentage of Time 5

Job Close Date

Open Until Filled: Yes

Special Instructions to Applicant

The application must be completed including all current and previous work history and education. A resume may be attached, but not substituted for completing work history and education sections of the application.

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.

USC Upstate offers a valuable benefits package including but not limited to

• Health and Life Insurance
• Retirement Programs
• Paid Tuition Program
• Dependent Scholarships
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Annual Leave
• Sick Leave
• 13 Paid Holidays (including an extended December holiday)
• Paid Parental Leave
• Professional Development Opportunities

Additional Perks

• Wearing of beards is authorized.
• Outer protective vests are provided for officers as standard wear.
• All uniforms and duty shoes are paid for by USC Upstate.
• 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.
• $25.00 annual fee for USC Upstate employee's on-campus wellness center which includes an Olympic pool, free weights, weight machines, indoor track, aerobic classes and selectorized Matrix equipment.
• Police Officer Retirement System
• Advanced law enforcement training opportunities.

The University of South Carolina does not discriminate in educational or employment opportunities or decisions for qualified persons on the basis of age, ancestry, citizenship status, color, disability, ethnicity, familial status, gender (including transgender), gender identity or expression, genetic information, HIV/AIDs status, military status, national origin, pregnancy (false pregnancy, termination of pregnancy, childbirth, recovery therefrom or related medical conditions, breastfeeding), race, religion (including religious dress and grooming practices), sex, sexual orientation, veteran status, or any other bases under federal, state, local law, or regulations.