Law Enforcement Officer (BPS Officer) Position Available In Richland, South Carolina

Law Enforcement Officer (BPS Officer) SC Department of Public Safety – Bureau of Protective Services Columbia, SC Job Details Full-time $56,237 – $75,708 a year 2 days ago Benefits Health savings account Health insurance Dental insurance 401(k) Paid time off Vision insurance 401(k) matching Employee discount Life insurance Retirement plan Qualifications Mid-level High school diploma or

GED Driver’s License Full Job Description Bureau of Protective Services Job Description:

Patrol assigned areas to deter and/or detect violations. Maintain order and enforce state statutes and regulations. Exercise arrest powers and testify in court. Investigate disturbances. Complete reports and documents. Disseminate information in a timely manner. Maintain security of all properties as promulgated by statutes and regulations. Assist with order and proper discipline at the Chambers of the Legislature, Governor’s mansion, State Capitol Complex and other state buildings and facilities. Provide protective services for the Governor, Lieutenant Governor, their families and other state officials. BPS Officers have statewide arrest powers.

Minimum and Additional Requirements:

The Bureau of Protective Services (BPS) is accepting applications for Certified Class LE1 Law Enforcement Officers and Non-Certified applicants. A high school diploma or GED. Must be a US citizen and at least 21 years of age. Must be able to perform all essential and marginal job functions of a BPS Officer. Must be a resident of South Carolina and have a valid South Carolina driver’s license prior to the effective date of hire. Selected applicants will be required to submit to an extensive background check to include; credit check, criminal history, driver’s record, history of drug use, a polygraph examination and take a urinalysis test to screen for illegal substances prior to appointment. The background investigation will consist of contacting ALL of your former employers, and at the due time your current employer. Please note that if you answer “NO” on the state application to the question asking “May we contact this employer?” this will not allow DPS to conduct a thorough background investigation and you will not move forward in the process.

Additional Comments:

Division assignments are based on the critical need areas. This means you may or may not be assigned to the Division of choice; your assignment will only be based on “existing needs”. Therefore, if you are unable to relocate to a critical need area, an offer of employment may be rescinded. The starting salary for uncertified new hires is $56,237 annually. Starting salary for certified South Carolina Class I Law Enforcement Officers will be $57,081 – $75,708 depending on the length of time you have been certified and actively employed in a law enforcement position prior to being hired at SCDPS. Supplemental questions are an official part of the application. Any attempt to misrepresent yourself may be grounds for disqualification. Read each question carefully and select the most appropriate answer. •Employment in corrections or military do not count for the certified South Carolina Class I Law Enforcement Officer vacancy. You can apply to the non-certified vacancy and we will send you to the police academy.

Specialized Units:

K-9 Unit (Bomb Dogs), Bike Patrol, Critical Incident Team, Intelligence Unit, Investigative Unit and Drone Unit.

Website:

www.scdps.sc.

gov/bps Vacancy for non-certified:

https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/sc/jobs/newprint/4659920 Vacancy for

SC Certified Law Enforcement Officer:

https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/sc/jobs/newprint/4659952

Job Type:

Full-time Salary:

$56,237 to $75,708 /year

Website:

www.scdps.sc.gov/bps

Job Type:

Full-time Pay:

$56,237.00 – $75,708.00 per year

Benefits:

401(k) 401(k) matching Dental insurance Employee discount Health insurance Health savings account Life insurance Paid time off Retirement plan Vision insurance

Schedule:

12 hour shift 8 hour shift Day shift Holidays Monday to Friday Night shift On call Overtime Weekends as needed

Work Location:

In person