Salary: $95,880.00 - $129,438.00 Annually
Location : Richland County, SC
Job Type: FTE - Full-Time
Job Number: 192911
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:: JC50
Position Number::
Normal Work Schedule:: Other
Normal Work Schedule (Other):: As Assigned
Pay Grade: LAW09
Hiring Range - Min.: $102,839.00
Hiring Range - Max.: $102,839.00

Job Responsibilities
THIS IS AN INTERNAL POSTING FOR CURRENT SOUTH CAROLINA HIGHWAY PATROL (SCHP) OFFICERS ONLY.

This position serves Statewide Operations.
Assists the Unit Commander in managing all daily operations. Ensures compliance with SCHP policies and procedures by subordinates. Develops rules and regulations for orderly operation of the Community Relations and Recruiting Unit (CRRU). Performs administrative tasks including but not limited to review of work schedules, assignments, South Carolina Enterprise Information System (SCEIS), activity, agency programs and investigates complaints.

Assists the Unit Commander with the development, planning, coordination, supervision and management of law enforcement programs and activities. Represents the Unit Commander in his/her absence.

Monitors SCHP release of public information and social media accounts. Monitors public safety education efforts by unit Community Relations Officers (CRO). Ensures CRO activities are in line with current agency safety initiatives. Monitors recruiting activities of SCHP recruiters to make certain that the SCHP recruiting plan is followed. Provides information to subordinates concerning patrol operations.

Serves as a spokesperson for the South Carolina Highway Patrol. Ensures timely dissemination of information to the news media regarding activities and investigations of the Highway Patrol. Stays abreast of current public information trends and makes recommendations to the Unit Commander.

Assists the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) Officer with the review and release of agency public records as needed.

Responsible for completing performance evaluations on subordinate employees.

Enforces all state laws, investigates traffic collisions as needed and conducts audits.

Minimum and Additional Requirements
State Minimum Requirements:
A bachelor's degree and experience supervising law enforcement personnel at a public law enforcement agency.

Agency Minimum Requirements:

EDUCATION - A bachelor's degree, or an equivalent combination of education and experience, and a minimum of five (5) years of Class 1 Law Enforcement experience, as well as the following agency minimum requirements:

TIME IN GRADE - Must have held the rank of Highway Patrol Sergeant for a minimum of six (6) continuous months by the posting closing date or currently hold the rank of First Sergeant.

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 posted 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 posted 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 Performance" 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. 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/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 have completed Patrol Training School Basic and Advanced Public Information Officer (PIO) training.

Must have good knowledge of media policies, procedures and FOIA laws.

Must have experience related to the development and dissemination of informational material.

Required firearm certification and requalification annually, management and supervisory skills.

Acts as counselor to subordinates in personnel matters. Develops and implements traffic safety educational tools and programs.

Must demonstrate the ability to manage and supervise large groups of personnel; make accurate immediate complex decisions without consultation with higher level management. Must have the ability to meet and interact with public officials and the general public under adverse conditions. Has broad latitude of independent action in management and supervision of personnel.

Preferred Qualifications
Additional Comments
Some overnight stay and out-of-state travel will be required as needed.
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 Officer?

• 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 or Certificate
• Associate's Degree
• Bachelor's Degree
• Master's Degree
• None of the above

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?

• Yes
• No
• N/A

06

Have you held the rank of Highway Patrol Sergeant for a minimum of six (6) months by the closing date of this posting, or do you currently hold the rank of First Sergeant?

• Yes, currently a Sergeant for a minimum of six (6) months.
• Yes, currently a First Sergeant.
• 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 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

10

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 Policy 300.47 (Residency Requirements for Commissioned Law Enforcement Officers).

• Yes
• No

11

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

• Yes
• No

12

Are you requesting a voluntary demotion to this posting?

• Yes
• No

13

If offered this position, are you willing to accept a salary of $102,839?

• Yes
• No

Required Question