Highway Patrol Corporal; Promotion; Troop , Post D

This position serves Chesterfield and Lancaster counties.

Serves as a South Carolina Highway Patrol (SCHP) law enforcement First Line Supervisor. Patrols and enforces South Carolina (SC) motor vehicle traffic laws on streets and highways and enforces other criminal laws of the state as necessary. Assumes duties of the squad leader in the absence of the Post Sergeant(s) as directed.

Supervises officers in the performance of their duties and ensures compliance with standard operating procedures. Reviews activity reports, collision investigation reports, citations, statements, and other documentation prepared by troopers under his/her supervision to verify legibility, completeness, and accuracy. Reviews and assists subordinates in the presentation and prosecution of criminal and traffic court cases. Provides periodic job performance reviews and counseling to subordinates, as appropriate.

Assists in utilizing selective enforcement data to determine personnel assignment needs and schedules. Assists the Sergeant in preparing daily schedules and work assignments. Monitors and provides guidance to officers in the proper maintenance of department issued equipment.

Patrols and enforces SC motor vehicle laws within assigned jurisdiction. Enforces other criminal laws as necessary. Participates in selective enforcement operations. Investigates collisions, determines causes utilizing complex investigative techniques, and determines enforcement actions to proceed through the judicial process. Serves as an expert witness in criminal and civil court cases. Prepares and presents cases for prosecution in court. Must be trained and able to perform in a supervisory capacity in civil disorders, crowd control, and emergency management operations.

Performs and maintains certification in law enforcement scientific procedures for a certified breath analyst, (possessing the knowledge and the ability to administer breath tests to determine the level of alcohol in a subject’s system) and certified radar technician (operating radar equipment and supervising subordinates in the operation of radar). Successfully completes all required in-service training and maintains Law Enforcement Officer (LEO) certifications.

Demonstrates knowledge of and proper application of the SCHP Manual of Operations, South Carolina Department of Public Safety (SCDPS) policies and procedures, division directives, personnel management procedures, and laws governing the operation of vehicles and pedestrian traffic.

Develops sound working relationships with the public, other law enforcement agencies, courts, and SCDPS personnel. Maintains effective communication with Post command staff and disseminates information to subordinate personnel, as appropriate. Develops and participates in community safety programs. Maintains professionalism in all interactions with the public. Performs other duties and assignments as directed.

A high school diploma and experience performing patrol or investigative duties with a public law enforcement agency.

Must have at least a high school diploma and the following additional requirements:

TIME IN GRADE – Must possess a minimum of five (5) years Certified Law Enforcement Service Time and a minimum of six (6) months of continuous service as a SCHP Lance Corporal or currently hold the rank of SCHP Master Trooper by the closing date of this vacancy.

PROMOTIONAL EXAMINATION – An applicant must have scored 70 or higher on a Promotional Examination for the vacancy rank within two (2) years of the closing date of the vacancy.

PROMOTIONAL INTERVIEW PANEL – An applicant must have…