Law Enforcement Officer

Job Description

Job Ttitle: Law Enforcement Officer

Company: State of South Carolina


Description: Who we are:
At the South Carolina Department of Revenue (SCDOR), we are funding a better state to live, work, and play. Offering excellent benefits, tuition assistance, and self-development opportunities, we are a trustworthy partner to our customers and an innovative workplace that supports work-life balance and empowers our employees to reach their highest potential. Open the door to a career at the SCDOR and discover why 93% of our employees agree that they understand how their work directly contributes to the SCDOR’s overall success-by collecting 96% of South Carolina’s general fund, our team serves with purpose and impacts the success of our community.Learn more about why you should join our team at .We are looking for teammates who are:

• Able to correctly evaluate situations and make good decisions
• Able to focus on important information and ignore irrelevant distractions
• Able to concentrate on a task for a sustained period of time

What you will do:
In this role, you will provide law enforcement and protective services functions for the SCDOR while ensuring the safety and protection of all employees, visitors, and property for the SCDOR.Primary job duties include:

• Screening all visitors and making determinations of their needs and requirements to direct them to the proper person.
• Operating various screening equipment and technology to identify dangerous objects.
• Performing searches which may include physical interaction with employees and visitors.
• Responding to and investigating emergencies, disturbances, complaints, and reports of violations.
• Patrolling assigned area to deter and/or detect violations.
• Maintaining order and enforcing state regulations.
• Exercising arrest powers and testifying in court.
• Providing administrative duties to include preparing and submitting routine incident and activity reports, accurately recording visitor information, and preparing other documentation as needed.
• Operating telecommunications or radio equipment to provide dispatch services.

• Either:
• A high school diploma and experience performing patrol or investigative duties with a law enforcement agency OR
• A bachelor’s degree
• Must be at least 21 years of age
• A valid driver’s license
• Currently possess Class 1 Basic Law Enforcement Certification or be able to obtain
• Must be physically able to lift, bend, and stand for prolonged periods of time
• Must be able to obtain an SC Constable Commission I as required by SLED
• May require statewide travel and overnight stay

Academic degrees must be from an accredited institution of higher learning.These qualifications are not required but are considered when setting a starting salary.

• Certified or formerly certified law enforcement officer
• Knowledge of proper law enforcement officer behavior and modern law enforcement techniques and procedures
• Knowledge of how to collect and preserve evidence
• Knowledge of the legal rights of both suspects and law enforcement personnel
• Knowledge of the laws one is responsible for enforcing
• Knowledge of the functions and interrelationships of other law enforcement agencies
• Skill in the operation of law enforcement vehicles, weapons, and communications equipment

• EEO: The SCDOR is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all and does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, and pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions, including, but not limited to, lactation.
• Training: Law Enforcement Officers will participate in a training program to ensure they have the knowledge and skills to successfully perform their job.
• Hours: Work hours may vary based on the staffing needs of the SCDOR between the hours of 6:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m. Monday – Friday.
• Retirement: This position falls under the

. Ready to apply?

• Apply online and complete the application fully, including all current and previous work history and education.
• You may submit a resume, but it will not be considered as a substitute for completing the entire application.
• Candidates selected to move forward in the hiring process will be contacted to complete an aptitude or skills assessment and personality profile (using Criteria Corp) and may be contacted to complete a one-way virtual interview (using Spark Hire).
• Candidates selected for hire are required to comply with all SCDOR tax requirements and are subject to a National Criminal Background Check, which includes fingerprinting.

Salary: $51125 – 72134 per year

Location: Charleston County, SC

Date: Fri, 22 Nov 2024 02:14:01 GMT


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