Police Officer

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.

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)

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.

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

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.

Should review of your qualifications result in a decision to pursue your candidacy, you will be contacted by phone or email.

Posting Summary

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00704PO26

Job Family

Job Family Law Enforcement and Emergency Management

Anticipated Hiring Range See Special Instructions- minimum starting at $59,160

Location of Vacancy

Part/Full Time

Part/Full Time Full Time

Hours per Week 40

Work Schedule

Basis

Basis 12 months

Job Search Category

Job Search Category Law Enforcement

About USC

About University of South Carolina

From the Upstate to the Low country, 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.

Veterans' Preference Statement

The University of South Carolina is committed to equal opportunity and proudly values the skills and experience military veterans bring to our workforce. Across South Carolina, we are making veterans a priority for employment and recognize their vital contributions to our state and our communities.

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