Temp, Patrol Officer
Listed on 2026-08-22
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Security
Police Officer
Please see Special Instructions for more details.
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.
This position will be open until filled.
Posting Summary
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Posting Number
Posting Number TMP
02166PO26
Job Code Title
Job Code Title Law Enforcement Officer I
Advertised Title
Advertised Title Temp, Patrol Officer
Campus
College/Division
Department
Department AIK Public Safety
Salary $23.26/hr
Location of Vacancy
Part/Full Time
Part/Full Time Full Time
Hours per Week 40
Work Schedule
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.
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02166PO26 Job Code Title Law Enforcement Officer I Advertised Title Temp, Patrol Officer Campus Aiken College/Division USC Aiken College/Division Level Department AIK Public Safety Salary $23.26/hr Location of Vacancy Part/Full Time Full Time Hours per Week 40 Work Schedule 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, ...
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Advertised
Job Summary
Temporary, Patrol Officer, 40 hours/week at $23.26/hour, USCA University Police
The temporary Patrol Officer provides law enforcement, security, and protection for the University of South Carolina Aiken community and property. These are certified police officers in accordance with SC Code of Laws, empowered with full arrest and police authority. They enforce campus rules and regulations, local, state, and federal laws. Executes duties of patrol officer, provides event security, assists in critical incidents, and provides emergency first response.
Minimum Requirements: High school diploma. Must be 21 years of age, be physically qualified and have no criminal record. Must pass a background investigation and be currently certified as a Class I officers of South Carolina, certified and trained at the SC Criminal Justice Academy. Duty hours include nights and weekends. This position will require that the successful candidate pass a pre‑employment alcohol and drug test as well as be subject to random, post incident /accident, reasonable suspicion and rehabilitation monitoring drug and alcohol testing consistent with USC HR Policy 1.95, Drug and Alcohol Testing.
Preferred Requirements: Prefer 1 year of…
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