Campus Police Officer — Tuition
Listed on 2026-10-02
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Police Officer
The application must be completed including all current and previous work history and education. A resume may be attached, but not substituted for completing work history and education sections of the application.
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.
- Health and Life Insurance
- Retirement Programs
- Paid Tuition Program
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- 13 Paid Holidays (including an extended December holiday)
- Professional Development Opportunities
- Wearing of beards is authorized.
- Outer protective vests are provided for officers as standard wear.
- All uniforms and duty shoes are paid for by USC Upstate.
- Built in overtime up to $ 7,000.00
- Free University tuition after six months of employment including up to four classes per year ($5,798.00 value) used at any of the University of South Carolina campuses.
- $25.00 annual fee for USC Upstate employee’s on-campus wellness center which includes an Olympic pool, free weights, weight machines, indoor track, aerobic classes and selectorized Matrix equipment.
- Police Officer Retirement System
- Advanced law enforcement training opportunities.
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Posting Number
Posting Number STA
00524PO26
Job Family
Job Family Law Enforcement and Emergency Management
Anticipated Hiring Range $48,400 - $53,929;
Salary commensurate with education and experience.
Location of Vacancy
Location of Vacancy USC Upstate, Spartanburg, SC
Part/Full Time
Part/Full Time Full Time
Hours per Week 40
Work Schedule
This position works on an assigned officer 28-day rotation. Officers will work 12 hour shifts from 6am to 6pm and will rotate from days to nights every 56 days.
Basis
Basis 12 months
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.
Veterans' Preference Statement
The University of South Carolina is committed to equal opportunity and proudly values the skills and experience military veterans bring to our workforce. Across South Carolina, we are making veterans a priority for employment and recognize their vital contributions to our state and our communities.
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00524PO26 Job Family Law Enforcement and Emergency Management Job Function Law Enforcement USC Market Title Campus Police Officer Class I Link to USC Market Title https://uscjobs.sc.edu/titles/133418 Job Level T0 - Technical Support Business Title (Internal Title)…
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