Police Officer

Richland, SC
University of South Carolina

Salary: $55,584 – $80,845

Closing Date: 02/26/2025

Position Summary:

As a member of the University of South Carolina Police Department, the Police Officer position provides law enforcement, security, and protection for the entire 400-plus acre USC campus situated in Columbia, South Carolina. This position serves as a certified (Class 1) law enforcement officer in accordance with the South Carolina Code of Laws and is empowered with full arrest and police authority statewide. USCPD Law Enforcement Officers enforce state laws, and University rules and regulations. In addition to traditional police patrol duties, this position also provides VIP detail security and assists with ensuring the safety and security of university sports events, concerts and other special events.

Essential Functions:

  • Proactively patrols assigned areas to prevent and detect violations of law and University policy; apprehends and arrests violators. Provides building security to include checking and securing buildings and facilities.
  • Responds to complaints, reports of violations, and requests for assistance. Responds to stressful/critical incidents to include emergency and non-emergency calls.
  • Keeps clear and concise records and makes reports of activities. Writes detailed reports of police-related activities. Issues warnings, citations, trespass notices, and student disciplines to violators.
  • Conducts preliminary investigations. Conducts accident investigations. Collects, documents, and stores evidence. Prepares for and provides testimony at court and administrative student hearings.
  • Establishes/maintains positive working relationships with faculty, employees, students, and administration. Provides crime prevention information to community members and initiates crime prevention activities.

Requirements:

  • High school diploma.
  • At least 21 years of age at hire.
  • Must be physically qualified and able to successfully pass a background investigation.

Preferred Requirements:

  • Class 1 Law Enforcement Certification from the South Carolina Criminal Justice Academy (SCCJA)-Active or inactive for less than 12 months.