Salary: $83,334.00 - $112,506.00 Annually
Location : Florence County, SC
Job Type: FTE - Full-Time
Job Number: 192941
Agency: Department of Public Safety
Opening Date: 09/18/2026
Closing Date: 9/29/2026 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) OFFICERS ONLY.
This position serves the Low-State Region consisting of Beaufort, Berkeley, Charleston, Colleton, Darlington, Dillon, Dorchester, Florence, Georgetown, Horry, Jasper, Marion, Marlboro and Williamsburg counties.

Serves as a South Carolina Highway Patrol (SCHP) law enforcement first line supervisor. Patrols and enforces South Carolina (SC) motor vehicle traffic laws on streets and highways and enforces other criminal laws of the state as necessary. Assumes duties of the squad leader in the absence of the Post Sergeant(s) as directed.

Must be knowledgeable of SC Motor Vehicle and Criminal Laws and enforce such as detected while patrolling roadways of SC. Criminal laws are identified by thoroughly patrolling the assigned area and by competently utilizing auxiliary aids such as Data Master, Doppler Radar, and any other scientific equipment available. Investigates vehicle collisions as needed on assigned roadways to determine the cause of collisions through complex investigation techniques.

Responsible for daily, weekly and monthly reports, collision investigations, citations, warrants and other criminal reports. Responsible for prosecuting magistrate court cases from those documents and serving as a prosecuting witness in State and Federal courts.

Responsible for maintaining all equipment issued by the Department or received for the Department. Accountable for public funds, including bond money, seized monies and items in their possession.

Responds to special events as needed and enforces traffic laws in specified Area Coordinated Enforcement areas.

Required to be trained and certified in Law Enforcement Scientific procedures: certified to administer Breath Tests (BA and Data Master), certified in the operation of speed detection devices, competently utilize enforcement speed detection devices, including specialized radars such as Doppler Radar, Light Detection and Ranging (LiDAR), and any other scientific equipment available.

Conducts performance reviews on all subordinates in a fair and impartial manner and completes them within the specified time period. Supervises and leads assigned team in the functions of Area Coordinated Enforcement (ACE) with specific emphasis on violations.

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 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 the 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 the 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 the 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.

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. SCDPS Policy #300.47 Section IV. D. 2. Personnel assigned to a specialized unit (MAIT, ACERT, etc.) Troopers assigned to a specialized Troop or Unit shall establish a residence within the Troop or Unit of their assigned area of responsibility or, if residing outside of the Troop or Unit of their assigned area of responsibility, at a location that will allow them to respond to the county in which their assigned Troop or Unit office is located within 45 minutes. IV.C. Troop/Region/Division/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 maintain SC Class I Law Enforcement Officer certification. Performs specialized enforcement as a member of the ACE Team. Must be able to identify and apprehend impaired drivers. Must train and provide guidance to lower ranking troopers concerning alcohol and drug enforcement. ACE members should have the ability to deal firmly, yet courteously with the general public and should have the ability to react quickly and calmly in emergency situations. These abilities include, but are not limited to talking, walking, sitting, hearing, running, lifting, driving, wrestling and firing a weapon.

ACE members are under general supervision of the ACE Corporal. Latitude is allowed for independent decision-making concerning enforcement duties to apprehend impaired drivers.

Additional Comments
The ACE members may be required to travel across the state for enforcement duties.

Overnight travel 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 currently a SCHP Trooper?

• Yes
• No

02

What is your current Rank? Please type your answer in the box below. Rank:
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 or Certificate
• Associate's Degree
• Bachelor's Degree
• Master's Degree
• None of the above.

05

Have you provided SCHP Office of Promotion Policy Administration (OPPA) with a copy of your official college transcript with the school's seal and registrar's signature?

• 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
• 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.
Required Question