Law Enforcement Officer

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Coastal Carolina University is currently accepting applications for the full‑time position:
Law Enforcement Officer in the Department of Public Safety. The position is classified as Law Enforcement Officer II (JC20) with a pay band of 5. The job requires full‑time, 40 hours per week with a 12‑month basis. Hours vary and may include weekends, holidays, and special events.

• Proactively patrols assigned areas and observes for criminal and traffic violations and other suspicious activity; monitors patrolled areas and makes safety recommendations.
• Enforces university rules, state, local and federal laws, issues citations, makes arrests, and answers calls for service.
• Conducts investigations on accidents and criminal activity, secures, preserves, compiles evidence, interviews suspects and witnesses, and testifies in court.
• Participates in Alcohol/Narcotic undercover operations and other specialized activities.
• Documents all enforcement and investigative activities, completes departmental forms, and performs follow‑up investigations.
• Provides exceptional customer service to faculty, staff, students, visitors, and the community.
• Responds to emergencies in a safe and timely manner, exercising due care for all constituents.
• Develops partnerships with law enforcement and the community through community‑oriented policing practices.

• Graduation from an accredited high school or G.E.D. equivalent.
• Satisfactory driving history.
• No criminal history.

• South Carolina Criminal Justice Academy Law Enforcement Officer Class I certification.

• Good verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to interact successfully within a diverse academic community.
• Understanding of the developmental needs of young adults, with guidance rather than harsh measures.

Interested candidates may apply online at (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)./120552
. Applicants must submit a cover letter, resume, and three professional references. Final date to receive applications:
January 14, 2026.

Coastal Carolina University provides equal employment opportunity without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, citizenship status, national origin, disability, or veteran status. The University is an EO/AA employer.