Highway Patrol Corporal (Promotion) - Troop 10, Training (60024322)

Salary: $83,334.00 - $112,506.00 Annually
Location : Richland County, SC
Job Type: FTE - Full-Time
Job Number: 194437
Agency: Department of Public Safety
Opening Date: 10/27/2026
Closing Date: 11/5/2026 11:59 PM Eastern
Residency Requirement: Yes
Residency Requirement (specifics):: SEE BELOW
Class Code:: JC40
Position Number::
Normal Work Schedule:: Other
Normal Work Schedule (Other):: Rotating Shifts
Pay Grade: LAW08
Hiring Range - Min.: $84,280.00
Hiring Range - Max.: $84,280.00

Job Responsibilities
THIS IS AN INTERNAL POSTING FOR CURRENT SOUTH CAROLINA HIGHWAY PATROL (SCHP) TROOPERS ONLY.This position serves Statewide Operations.

The Training Corporal serves as an instructor for South Carolina Highway Patrol (SCHP) law enforcement officers at all levels to include: Basic Training, In-Service, and Advanced Training.

Law Enforcement Instructor - Responsible for instructing classes for Basic, In-Service and other specialized advanced training. Instructor will complete required instructor certification programs and instructor recertification. Participate in continued educational opportunities to aid in instructor and professional development. Assists other divisions of South Carolina Department of Public Safety (SCDPS), the South Carolina Criminal Justice Academy (SCCJA) and other law enforcement agencies with instructional needs. Employee will gain and maintain the following instructor certifications: Basic Instructor Development, Defensive Tactics, Firearms, Driving, Taser, Driving Under the Influence/Standardized Field Sobriety Test (DUI/SFST), and Speed Measuring Device (SMD). Employee will gain and maintain other instructor certifications as assigned.

Supervision of Training Environment - Provides proper mentoring, counseling, discipline and guidance to Highway Patrol Trainees during Basic Highway Patrol Training and SCDPS personnel during Advanced Training. The employee will assist the Training Unit supervision in managing the training environment to ensure a positive environment, conducive to learning. The employee will deliver instruction in a manner consistent with current policies, procedures, and legal guidance.

Lesson Plan Development - Assists in creating, updating, or rewriting lesson plans for the Patrol Training Unit.

Research and Administration - Assists with researching of new trends and innovative training programs.

Enforcement - Employee will investigate traffic collisions, enforce motor vehicle laws and assist disabled motorists as needed. The employee will assist in other duties as a uniformed traffic officer at specialized assignments as directed. Performs law enforcement functions as needed for civil defense, emergency preparedness, and public protection.
Minimum and Additional Requirements
State Minimum Requirements: A high school diploma and experience performing patrol or investigative duties with a public law enforcement agency.
Agency Minimum Requirements: Must have at least a high school diploma and the following additional requirements:

TIME IN GRADE -Must possess a minimum of five (5) years of certified law enforcement service time and a minimum of six (6) months of continuous service as a SCHP Lance Corporal or currently hold the rank of SCHP Master Trooper by the closing date of this vacancy.

PROMOTIONAL EXAMINATION - An applicant must have scored 70 or higher on a Promotional Examination for the vacancy rank within two (2) years of the closing date of this vacancy.

PROMOTIONAL INTERVIEW PANEL - An applicant must have successfully completed a Promotional Interview Panel for the vacancy rank within two (2) years of the closing date of this vacancy.

DISCIPLINARY ACTION - Any individual who is currently serving a suspension for disciplinary reasons or pending the outcome of an investigation shall be considered ineligible to participate in the promotion process. Any individual who has been involuntarily demoted during the preceding six (6) months of this vacancy closing shall be considered ineligible to participate in the promotion process.

EMPLOYEE PERFORMANCE MANAGEMENT SYSTEM - An individual who has received an "Unsuccessful" rating on the employee's most recent performance evaluation or has received a "Performance Improvement Plan" (PIP), formerly known as a "Warning Notice of Substandard Performance," during the 12 months preceding the closing date of this vacancy shall be ineligible to participate in the promotion process.

PROBATIONARY PERIOD - Any individual serving a one (1) year probationary period shall be ineligible to participate in the promotion process.

RESIDENCY - Selected applicant must comply with the residency guidelines outlined in SCDPS Policy #300.47 (Residency Requirements for Commissioned Law Enforcement Officers) within four (4) months of the effective date of the promotion/reassignment. Section IV. D. 3. SCDPS Headquarters: Law Enforcement personnel assigned to SCDPS Headquarters shall establish a residence within Richland County or at a location that will allow them to respond to Richland County within 60 minutes. IV. C. Troop/Unit/Commanders are responsible for determining compliance with this policy and shall approve or deny requests to reside outside of the area of assignment.

Additional Requirements:

Must possess the following instructor certifications or obtain these certifications within a prescribed time frame: Basic Instructor Development, Defensive Tactics, Firearms, Driving, Taser, DUI/SFST, and SMD. The employee must have the ability to deal firmly but courteously with the general public and the ability to react quickly and calmly in emergency situations. These abilities include but are not limited to talking, walking, sitting, hearing, reading, running, lifting, driving, and firing a weapon.

The employee will report directly to a SCHP Training Unit Sergeant and shall be provided with minimum supervision to carry out tasks utilizing his/her own discretion but will have a higher-level supervisor to consult when needed.

Required to stay overnight at SCCJA when serving as Staff Duty Officer. Must be able to participate in and lead the basic students in physical fitness training.
Additional Comments
Overnight travel may be required on special assignments and/or response to critical incidents.

Benefits for State Employees
The state of South Carolina offers eligible employees generous benefits, including health and dental insurance; retirement and savings plan options; and paid vacation and sick leave. Plus, work-life balance programs such as telecommuting and flexible work schedules are available to employees of some state agencies.

Insurance Benefits
Eligible employees may enroll in health insurance, which includes prescription coverage and wellness benefits. Other available insurance benefits include dental, vision, term life insurance, long term disability and flexible spending accounts for health and child care expenses.

Retirement Benefits
State employees are also offered retirement plan options, including defined benefit and defined contribution plans. Additionally, eligible employees may elect to participate in the South Carolina Deferred Compensation Program, which is a voluntary, supplemental retirement savings plan offering 401(k) and 457 plan options.

Workplace Benefits
State employees may also be eligible for other benefits, including tuition assistance; holiday, annual and sick leave; and discounts on purchases, travel and more.

Note: The benefits above are available to most state employees, with the exception of those in temporary positions. Employees in temporary grant and time-limited positions may be eligible for all, some or none of these benefits as benefits are associated with each position type. For these positions, contact the hiring agency to determine what benefits may be available.
01

Are you a current SCHP Trooper?

• Yes
• No

02

What is your current rank? Please type your answer in the box below.
03

What Troop and Post are you currently assigned? Please type your answer in the box below.Troop/Unit: _________________ Post/Region: ______________
04

Please select the highest education level completed.

• High School
• Some College
• Certificate(s) (includes SC Criminal Justice Academy)
• Associate's degree
• Bachelor's degree or higher

05

Have you provided the SCHP - Office of Promotion Policy Administration (OPPA) with a copy of your official college transcript with the school's seal and registrar's signature? If not, please attach a copy to this application.

• Yes
• No
• N/A

06

Have you held the rank of Highway Patrol Lance Corporal for a minimum of six (6) months by the closing date of this posting or are you currently the rank of Master Trooper?

• Yes, L/CPL for a minimum of six (6) months
• Yes, M/TRP
• No

07

Do you have a current, valid Promotional Exam score?

• Yes
• No

08

Do you have a current, valid Promotional Interview Panel score?

• Yes
• No

09

Are you currently serving a one (1) year probationary period?

• Yes
• No

10

Are you currently serving a suspension for disciplinary reasons or have you been involuntarily demoted during the previous six (6) months?

• Yes, currently suspended.
• Yes, involuntarily demoted within the past six (6) months.
• No

11

I understand and agree that should I be transferred or promoted to the above vacant position, I will be required to meet residency requirements as stated in SCDPS Policy #300.47 (Residency Requirements for Commissioned Law Enforcement Officers).

• Yes
• No

12

Are you currently the same rank as this posting and requesting a voluntary lateral transfer?

• Yes
• No

13

Are you requesting a voluntary demotion to this position?

• Yes
• No

14

If offered this position, are you willing to accept a salary of $84,280?

• Yes
• No

15

I acknowledge that by applying for this promotion, should I vacate my assignment from Troops 1 - 7, I will no longer be eligible to receive the Critical Assignment Differential Pay.Please type your full name in the box below to indicate you acknowledge and understand this statement.
16

After submitting this application, you will receive a confirmation email from the governmentjobs.com website. Please forward the confirmation email to the SCHP Promotions Unit email PromotionsUnit@SCDPS.GOV.

• Yes, I understand.

Required Question