Highway Patrol Lieutenant; Promotion; Troop , Community Relations & Recruiting Unit

Job Responsibilities

THIS IS AN INTERNAL POSTING FOR CURRENT SOUTH CAROLINA HIGHWAY PATROL (SCHP) OFFICERS ONLY.

This position serves Statewide Operations.

Assists the Unit Commander in managing all daily operations. Ensures compliance with SCHP policies and procedures by subordinates. Develops rules and regulations for orderly operation of the Community Relations and Recruiting Unit (CRRU). Performs administrative tasks including but not limited to review of work schedules, assignments, South Carolina Enterprise Information System (SCEIS), activity, agency programs and investigates complaints.

Assists the Unit Commander with the development, planning, coordination, supervision and management of law enforcement programs and activities. Represents the Unit Commander in his/her absence.

Monitors SCHP release of public information and social media accounts. Monitors public safety education efforts by unit Community Relations Officers (CRO). Ensures CRO activities are in line with current agency safety initiatives. Monitors recruiting activities of SCHP recruiters to make certain that the SCHP recruiting plan is followed. Provides information to subordinates concerning patrol operations.

Serves as a spokesperson for the South Carolina Highway Patrol. Ensures timely dissemination of information to the news media regarding activities and investigations of the Highway Patrol. Stays abreast of current public information trends and makes recommendations to the Unit Commander.

Assists the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) Officer with the review and release of agency public records as needed.

Responsible for completing performance evaluations on subordinate employees.

Enforces all state laws, investigates traffic collisions as needed and conducts audits.

THIS IS AN INTERNAL POSTING FOR CURRENT SOUTH CAROLINA HIGHWAY PATROL (SCHP) OFFICERS ONLY.

This position serves Statewide Operations.

Assists the Unit Commander in managing all daily operations. Ensures compliance with SCHP policies and procedures by subordinates. Develops rules and regulations for orderly operation of the Community Relations and Recruiting Unit (CRRU). Performs administrative tasks including but not limited to review of work schedules, assignments, South Carolina Enterprise Information System (SCEIS), activity, agency programs and investigates complaints.

Assists the Unit Commander with the development, planning, coordination, supervision and management of law enforcement programs and activities. Represents the Unit Commander in his/her absence.

Monitors SCHP release of public information and social media accounts. Monitors public safety education efforts by unit Community Relations Officers (CRO). Ensures CRO activities are in line with current agency safety initiatives. Monitors recruiting activities of SCHP recruiters to make certain that the SCHP recruiting plan is followed. Provides information to subordinates concerning patrol operations.

Serves as a spokesperson for the South Carolina Highway Patrol. Ensures timely dissemination of information to the news media regarding activities and investigations of the Highway Patrol. Stays abreast of current public information trends and makes recommendations to the Unit Commander.

Assists the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) Officer with the review and release of agency public records as needed.

Responsible for completing performance evaluations on subordinate employees.

Enforces all state laws, investigates traffic collisions as needed and conducts audits.

A bachelor's degree and experience supervising law enforcement personnel at a public law enforcement agency.

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