Police Officer (4 positions) Position Available In Spartanburg, South Carolina

Posting Number

STA00800PO24

Job Family Law Enforcement and Emergency Management
Job Function Law Enforcement
USC Market Title Campus Police Officer Class I to USC Market Title /titles/133418
Job Level T0 – Technical Support
Business Title (Internal Title) Police Officer (4 positions)
Campus Upstate
Work County Spartanburg
College/Division USC Upstate College/Division Level
Department UPS Police Officers 28 Day Rotation
State Pay Band 4
Approved Starting Salary $44,153
Advertised Salary Range $44,153 – $49,408; Salarymensurate with education and experience.
Location of Vacancy USC Upstate, Spartanburg, SC
Part/Full Time Full Time
Hours per Week 40
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.
Basis 12 months Category Law Enforcement
About USC
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 andprehensive 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 abination of in-person, online or blended learning. All of our system institutions place strong emphasis on service — helping to build healthier, more educatedmunities in South Carolina and beyond.
Benefits for FTE Positions
The University of South Carolina (USC), through the State of SC and Public Employee Benefit Authority (PEBA), offers employees a valuable benefits package, including health and life insurance, generous paid leave and retirement programs. To learn more about USC benefits, access the “Working at USC” section on the Applicant Portal at . Research Grant or Time-limited positions may be eligible for all, some, or no benefits, based on the grant or project funding.
Position Description
Advertised Job Summary Police Officer (4 positions)
University of South Carolina Upstate

STA00800PO24

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 sp of influence.
Job Related Minimum Required Education and Experience High school diploma or GED; prefer Associates degree or Bachelor’s degree in criminal justice. Must be 21 years of age, be physically qualified and have no criminal record.
Required Certification, Licensure/Other Credentials Must pass a background investigation andplete the SC Criminal Justice Academy and be certified by the SC Law Enforcement Training Council before assuming police duties. Possess a valid South Carolina driver’s license.
Preferred Qualifications High school diploma or GED; prefer Associates degree or Bachelor’s degree in criminal justice. Must be 21 years of age, be physically qualified and have no criminal record. Certification from SC Criminal Justice Academy in accordance with SC Code of Laws 23-6-430 and a Criminal Justice Degree is preferred.
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities Ability to handle stressful situations including mentally unstable persons and angry, violent or distressed persons while maintainingposure and professionalism. Ability to work night shifts, maintain confidentiality of investigations, possess effectivemunication skills and work effectively with a diversemunity.
Job Duties
Job Duty 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 inmunity policing and securing all buildings on campus.
Essential Function Yes
Percentage of Time 50
Job Duty Respond to all calls for service to include but not limited to emergencies,plaints, accidents, disturbances, medical calls, requests for car unlocks or battery jumps while taking appropriate action as needed in such cases andpleting all necessary reports.
Essential Function Yes
Percentage of Time 25
Job Duty Conduct highly visible patrols within the University’s sp of influence (1/2 mile from campus borders) to assist Spartanburg County Sheriff’s Department patrols and calls for service including the five apartmentplexes w many of our students reside.
Essential Function Yes
Percentage of Time 15
Job Duty Make presentations to student organizations, faculty and staff.
Essential Function Yes
Percentage of Time 5
Job Duty Other duties as assigned.
Essential Function Yes
Percentage of Time 5
Position Attributes
Employees in Safety-Sensitive or Security-Sensitive positions will be subject to pre-employment and post-employment drug testing in accordance with University policy HR 1.95 Drug and Alcohol Testing.
Safety Sensitive or Security Sensitive Yes
Hazardous weather category Essential
Posting Detail Information
Number of Vacancies 4
Desired Start Date Job Open Date 10/09/2024
Job Close Date Open Until Filled Yes
Special Instructions to Applicant The application must bepleted including all current and previous work history and education. A resume may be attached, but not substituted forpleting 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 successfulpletion field training;
$750 after successfulpletion of 1st anniversary;
$2,500 after successfulpletion of 2nd anniversary; and
$2,500 after successfulpletion 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.