Law Enforcement Officer I (Class I) - Columbia
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- University of South Carolina
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- Columbia
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STA00639PO22
Classification Title:Law Enforcement Officer I - Columbia Officer (Class 1)
Internal Title:Law Enforcement Officer I (Class I) - Columbia
Campus:Columbia
Work County:Richland
College/Division:Division of Administration and Finance
Department:DAF University Police Department
Band :4
Advertised Minimum Salary :$42,510
Advertised Salary Range:$42,510-$51,671
Location of Vacancy:1600 Hampton Street Annex, Columbia: 029A
Part/Full Time:Full Time
Hours per Week:40
Work Schedule:Must be willing to work a flexible schedule to meet the needs of the department.
Type of Staff Position:Full-time Equivalent (FTE)
Basis :12 months
Job Search Category:Law Enforcement
About University of South Carolina:The University of South Carolina is a globally recognized, high-impact research university committed to a superior student experience and dedicated to innovation in learning, research and community engagement. Founded in 1801, the university offers more than 300 degree programs and is a top-tier Carnegie Foundation research institution. More than 50,000 students are enrolled at one of 20 locations throughout the state, including the research campus in Columbia. With 60 nationally ranked academic programs including top-ranked programs in international business, the nation’s best honors college and distinguished programs in engineering, law, medicine, public health and the arts, the university is helping to build healthier, more educated communities in South Carolina and around the world.
Diversity Statement:At the University of South Carolina, we strive to cultivate an inclusive environment that is open, welcoming, and supportive of individuals of all backgrounds. We recognize diversity in our workforce is essential to providing academic excellence and critical to our sustainability. The University is committed to eliminating barriers created by institutional discrimination through accountability and continuous process improvement. We celebrate the diverse voices, perspectives, and experiences of our employees.
Benefit Eligibility Type:Full-Time Equivalent (FTE)
South Carolina Retirement:Yes
State Insurance Programs:Yes
Annual Leave:Yes
Sick Leave:Yes
Advertised Job Summary:The Law Enforcement Officer I/Public Safety Officer provides law enforcement, security, and protection for the University of SC community and property. These are certified police officers in accordance with SC Code of Laws, empowered with full arrest and police authority statewide. They enforce state laws, National Advocacy Center rules and regulations, and University rules and regulations. Executes duties of a patrol officer, provides VIP detail security, and assists with critical incidents.
In emergency critical incidents, all sworn police officers are subject to recall with or without notice 24/7/365.
There is a $7,500 signing bonus for an applicant currently working either as a certified Class 1 Law Enforcement Officer 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.
Once hired, the officer will receive $1,750 after successfully completing field training, $750 after successful completion of 1st year anniversary, $2,500 after successful completion of 2nd year anniversary, and $2,500 after successful completion of 3rd year anniversary. This bonus program may be discontinued without notice, at any time. Current University of South Carolina (UofSC) Division of Law Enforcement and Safety (DLES) officers, or officers who have been separated from the UofSC DLES for less than 12 months are not eligible for the signing bonus.
Patrol officers are typically assigned to rotating 12-hour shifts. Currently, patrol officers assigned to 12-hour shifts receive an annual $4,000 temporary shift supplement which is not part of the base salary.
FY 2021-2022 DLES Salary Plan:
$42,510 (pre-academy)
$44,635 plus $4,000 shift supplement = $48,635 (Newly certified, and certified officers with less than 2 years police experience after initial field training)
$46,867 plus $4,000 shift supplement = $50,867 (Certified officers with 2 years of police experience)
$49,210 plus $4,000 shift supplement = $53,210 (Certified officers with 3 years of police experience)
$51,671 plus $4,000 shift supplement = $55,671 (Certified officer with 4 years of police experience)
*Certified officers with 5 years of law experience or more, will need to apply to the Law Enforcement Officer II position.
High school diploma. Must be 21 years of age and be physically qualified. Must pass a background investigation and complete the SC Criminal Justice Academy with certification as Class 1-LE or an equivalent out of state law enforcement certification.
Preferred Qualifications: Law enforcement certification must be currently active or have been inactive for only less than 12 months.
Knowledge of proper law enforcement officer behavior and role. Knowledge of modern law enforcement techniques and procedures. Knowledge of how to collect and preserve evidence. Knowledge of the Constitutionally mandated rights of both suspects and law enforcement personnel. Knowledge of South Carolina law, relevant case law, and policies of the University. Ability to exercise sound judgement within an established set of core departmental values. Knowledge of the functions and interrelationships of other law enforcement agencies. Skill in the operation of law enforcement vehicles, weapons, and communications equipment.
Safety Sensitive or Security Sensitive:Yes
Hazardous weather category:Essential
Number of Vacancies:3
Desired Start Date:06/30/2022
Job Open Date:05/06/2022
Job Close Date:06/20/2022
Open Until Filled:Yes
Special Instructions to Applicant:Positions are advertised for a minimum of five (5) business days on our job website. After five (5) business days, positions can be closed at the discretion of the department at any time. This employment site is updated on a regular basis. The length of the recruitment and screening process may vary from position to position, depending upon a variety of factors. Should review of your qualifications result in a decision to pursue your candidacy, you will be contacted by phone or email. We are only accepting applications by June 20, 2022.
https://uscjobs.sc.edu/postings/119515
EEO Statement:The University of South Carolina does not discriminate in educational or employment opportunities on the basis of race, sex, gender, gender identity, transgender status, age, color, religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, genetics, protected veteran status, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions.
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With more than 200 years of history and tradition, the University of South Carolina is redefining itself for decades to come. There's never been a better time to be at South Carolina, the state's flagship university and one of only 62 public universities to receive the Carnegie Foundation's highest designation for research.
The University is located in the heart of South Carolina in the capital city of Columbia, which is the nexus of government, a thriving arts and culture center, a venue for big-time Southeastern Conference intercollegiate athletics, and a community that is reinventing itself with redevelopment projects citywide. Much of the development is tied to land along the scenic, slow-moving Congaree River. Working with government, business, and community leaders, Carolina has developed a unified plan that will allow the University to expand from its origins on the historic Horseshoe to its future-Innovista, a research and innovation district that will stretch to the banks of the Congaree.
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South Carolina's student body is diverse. In fact, Carolina was recently recognized as the state flagship university with the highest percentage of African-American student enrollment in the nation. Research by the Journal of Blacks in Higher Education shows African-American students made up 14.7 percent of enrollment in 2004, the latest year available. The JBHE also ranks Carolina eighth in the nation in percentage of African-American faculty at a state flagship university with 4.3 percent.
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