Bureau of Protective Services State Agency Support Division (SASD) Sergeant - (60018504

THIS IS AN INTERNAL POSTING.ONLY CURRENT BUREAU OF PROTECTIVE SERVICES (BPS) OFFICERS WILL BE CONSIDERED.Job Description

• Supervises the daily operations of the State Agency Support Division (SASD) and other areas under the jurisdiction of the Bureau of Protective Services as defined by South Carolina (SC) Code of Law, Section 23-6-90. Serves as supervisor of the State Agency Support Division. Responsible for law enforcement support for state government employees working with the SC Education Lottery Commission, South Carolina Public Benefit Authority, and Department of Administration Division of Technology.
  
  Supervisor of all uniformed officers assigned to the State Agency Support Division.
• Coordinates security for special functions, demonstrations, other activities at the SASD, and other areas under the jurisdiction of the Department, to include submitting written operations plans and after action reports.
• Coordinates special assignments to include providing security as requested for various state entities holding hearings, appeals, or special meetings where additional precautions are deemed appropriate.
• Supervises the administrative duties of the SASD in accuracy of all reports, SCEIS time submissions, and leave requests to ensure compliance with the Department of Public Safety and Bureau of Protective Services' policy directives.
• Performs other duties as directed by the Chief/Major/Captain of the Bureau of Protective Services relative to the security responsibilities of the agency, to include Division investigations for the Office of Professional Responsibility.

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

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

Must possess Basic Class I Law Enforcement certification, and permanent status (6 months continuous service) as a Bureau of Protective Services Corporal.

Excellent command of BPS and Department of Public Safety (DPS) policies and procedures and knowledgeable of South Carolina Code of Laws. Must also be knowledgeable of the State Agency Support Division as well as other areas of the Bureau of Protective Services.

Employee must work with minimum supervision and must have the ability to exercise good judgement and discretion when necessary.

Must possess effective written and verbal communication skills.

Must be physically able to lift, bend and stand for prolonged periods of time.

Must be able to restrain individuals who may pose a threat to the Governor and other public officials, state employees, and the general public. This individual must also be able to perform these duties under all weather conditions.

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.