State Transport Police; STP - Non-Certified Officer

Responsibilities

• Enforces state and federal laws governing commercial motor vehicles.
• Protects the public by preventing accidents and removing unsafe drivers and vehicles from SC highways.
• Protects SC's environment from unsafe hazardous material transportation practices.
• Prevents premature deterioration of SC bridges through size and weight enforcement.
• Patrols SC highways, enforcing all motor vehicle traffic laws with a primary focus on commercial motor vehicles.
• Assists other government agencies and the general public in commercial motor vehicle enforcement and general law enforcement.
• Conducts and/or assists with accident investigation and investigates complaints.
• Conducts roadside Driver/Vehicle Examination Reports on commercial motor vehicles using the North American Inspection Standard procedures.
• Proficiently operates a speed measurement device and safely and properly operates hand scales and permanent scale facilities to conduct size and weight enforcement.
• Maintains knowledge of state laws and federal rules and regulations.
• Submits accurate weekly, monthly, and special activity reports in a timely manner.
• Issues citations, prepares and prosecutes these cases in court.
• Maintains knowledge and adheres to department policies and procedures; maintains law enforcement and inspector certifications.

• High school diploma and experience performing patrol or investigative duties with a public law enforcement agency.
• A bachelor’s degree may be substituted for the required law enforcement experience.

• Must have at least a high school diploma and all following additional requirements.

• Must be a U.S. citizen and at least 21 years of age.
• Must communicate effectively with the public, co‑workers, and supervisors.
• Candidate is under general supervision and maintains daily contact with the supervisor.
• Must function with independence, judgment, and discretion to enforce S.C. Motor Vehicle Laws as well as Commercial Motor Vehicle size, weight, and safety regulations/laws.
• Must perform all essential and marginal job functions of a State Transport Police Officer.
• Must be a resident of South Carolina and have a valid South Carolina driver’s license prior to the effective date of hire.

• Attend and successfully complete the State Transport Police Training Program at the SC Criminal Justice Academy during weekdays; weekends are not permitted.
• Pass a pre‑employment physical fitness test and participate in daily physical training during training.
• After training, candidate may be required to relocate to a different region.
• Stand for extended periods, flexibly work in various positions (crouching, kneeling, lying, sitting, standing), and lift/carry approximately 100 pounds.
• Eye glasses or contact lenses must meet an uncorrected standard of 20/100 corrected to 20/20. Must distinguish three colors—green, yellow, red—without correction.

• Extensive background check including credit check, criminal history, driver’s record, history of drug use, polygraph examination, and urinalysis test.
• Contact all former and current employers as part of the investigation.
• Applicant must answer the employer contact question truthfully; otherwise the background investigation cannot proceed.

Additional comments:
The position is for multiple positions located throughout the state. Region assignments are based on critical need; relocation to required regions is mandatory. Salary for uncertified new hires is $57,361 annually.

All qualified applicants will be subject to supplemental questions in the application. Misrepresentation may lead to disqualification. The South Carolina Department of Public Safety is committed to equal employment opportunities and prohibits discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, age, disability, pregnancy, or national origin.