BPS Non-Certified Law Enforcement Officer

Bureau Of Protective Services Officer

Patrol assigned areas to deter and/or detect violations. Maintain order and enforce state statutes and regulations. Exercise arrest powers and testify in court. Investigate disturbances. Complete reports and documents. Disseminate information in a timely manner. Maintain security of all properties as promulgated by statutes and regulations. Assist with order and proper discipline at the Chambers of the Legislature, Governor's mansion, State Capitol Complex and other state buildings and facilities.

Provide protective services for the Governor, Lieutenant Governor, their families and other state officials.

State

Minimum Requirements:

A 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. Agency

Minimum Requirements:

A high school diploma. Must be a US citizen and at least 21 years of age. Must be a resident of South Carolina and have a valid South Carolina driver's license prior to the effective date of hire. Must be able to perform all essential and marginal job functions of a BPS Officer. Additional Requirements - Selected applicants will be required to submit to an extensive background investigation to include;

credit check, criminal history, driver's record, history of drug use, polygraph examination, urinalysis test to screen for illegal substances prior to appointment. Contacting ALL former employers, and your current employer.

All BPS assignments are located in Richland County, SC. Applicants will adhere to the residency requirement on this posting. The next step after submitting this application will be an administrative review (Credit/Criminal/Driving Checks). If you successfully pass the administrative review, you will be invited to attend a Physical Agilities test (PAT). Start physically preparing NOW. For the PAT appointment, you will need to bring with you the following documents: a copy of your high school diploma, a copy of your DD-214 (member
4) military discharge (if applicable), a copy of your birth certificate (or naturalization certificate) and a copy of your South Carolina driver's license (you will also need the official original copies of any out of state driver's license records you have held in any other state within the past five (5) years). Start gathering these documents NOW, and have them ready so you can attend the PAT appointment.

Without these documents you will not be allowed to participate in PAT. The South Carolina Department of Public Safety is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all individuals regardless of race, color, religion, sex, age, disability, pregnancy (including childbirth or related medical conditions), or national origin. The department prohibits discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, age, disability, pregnancy (including childbirth or related medical conditions), or national origin.