***LATERAL ENTRY ONLY*** SCHP S/TRP, L/CPL, M/TRP Troop 8 ACE K-9 Handler (61049525)
Job details
- Location
- Beaufort County or Berkeley County or Charleston County or Colleton County or Darlington County or Dillon County or Dorchester County or Florence County or Georgetown County or Horry County or Jasper County or Marion County or Marlboro County or Williamsburg County
- Compensation
- $54,366 - $78,766/yr
- Posted
- 3 weeks ago
- Apply on
- governmentjobs.com
About this role
About the Department
THIS IS AN INTERNAL POSTING FOR CURRENT SOUTH CAROLINA HIGHWAY PATROL (SCHP) OFFICERS ONLY.
***LATERAL ENTRY ONLY***
This K-9 Handler Position Serves the Low-State Region: Beaufort, Berkeley, Charleston, Colleton, Darlington, Dillon, Dorchester, Florence, Georgetown, Horry, Jasper, Marion, Marlboro, and Williamsburg counties.
Position Duties
TIME IN GRADE – Applicant must have a minimum of three (3) years of Certified Law Enforcement Service Time as defined by SCDPS policy, and must hold the rank of SCHP Senior Trooper, Lance Corporal or Master Trooper by the closing date of this posting.
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 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 application and selection 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 application and selection process.
PROBATIONARY/TRIAL PERIOD – Any individual serving a probationary period shall be ineligible to participate in the application and selection 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 LATERAL reassignment. SCDPS Policy #300.47 IV. Residency Regulations D. 2. 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/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
The knowledge, skills, and abilities needed are normally acquired through Patrol Training School. Must be able to give guidance to Troopers and Troopers First Class in departmental rules, regulations and laws pertaining to the job. Must have the ability to deal firmly but courteously with the general public and react quickly and calmly in emergency situations. Must maintain breath analyst, radar technician and annual K-9 certifications, and attend schools to increase knowledge of drug interdiction.
The employee is under direct supervision of the designated Troop supervisor. Latitude is allowed for independent discretion. The physical requirements include but are not limited to walking, sitting, running, lifting, wrestling and firing a weapon.
Other Qualifications
K-9 Handler Training will be conducted in-house with Troop 8 K-9 Instructor.
Special K-9 Housing Requirements will be discussed during interview process.
Performs specialized enforcement as a member of the Area Coordinated Enforcement (ACE). Patrols the highways of South Carolina to detect and enforce violations of state laws and be readily available to respond to instances to include criminal interdiction, human trafficking, aggressive driving road rage, and selective enforcement based on prior collision data. Aids in the apprehension of criminal suspects and the seizure of unlawful narcotics/contraband. Must be able to train and care for department issued canine.
Employee will work special assignments that require overnight travel.
The South Carolina Department of Public Safety is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all individuals regardless of race, color, religion, sex, age, disability, pregnancy (including childbirth or related medical conditions), or national origin. The department prohibits discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, age, disability, pregnancy (including childbirth or related medical conditions), or national origin.
Benefits
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.
Supplemental Questions
- Yes
- No
- High School
- Some College
- Certificate(s) (includes SC Criminal Justice Academy)
- Associate's degree
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- None of the Above
- Yes
- No
- N/A
- Yes
- No
- Yes
- No
- Yes, currently suspended.
- Yes, involuntarily demoted with the past six (6) months.
- No.
- Yes
- No
- Yes
- No
- Yes
- No
- Yes
- No
- Yes, I understand.
Required Question
Agency Information
EmployerState of South CarolinaAgency Department of Public Safety Address SCDPS/OHRP.O. Box 1993
Blythewood, South Carolina, 29016 Phone803-896-0846