Special Instructions to Applicant
This posting is a readvertisement. Applications previously submitted are still being considered. Previous applicants do not need to reapply.
ANNUAL COMPENSATION/HIRING PROCESS
$49,750 – $55,490 (With Supplemental Pay for Shift Work and depending on educational level)
PLUS – Annual Step Salary Increases
PLUS – Benefits such as USC Tuition Assistance, Gym Membership, State Health Insurance, State
Retirement, 15 Days of Annual Leave/15 Days of Sick Leave per Year, and Permanent Shifts (Days or Nights).
Our hiring process is thorough and may take 8 to 12 weeks. Applicants not selected for employment are notified in writing and are eligible to reapply for subsequent postings. The steps are:
1. Application All entry-level positions at the Division will be posted on the University’s jobs website at https://uscjobs.sc.edu. All applicants must submit their applications through this website.
2. Application ReviewThe Division reviews applications based on applicant’s qualifications.
3. Personal History Questionnaire (PHQ) - Applicants will be sent an email with login information to complete the PHQ, an online employment evaluation tool for public safety agencies.
4. Initial Interview -After PHQ completion, selected applicants will be scheduled for an interview.
5. Polygraph Examination – Applicants will be scheduled for a pre-employment polygraph examination. Applicants will be provided with the topical areas prior to taking the examination.
6. Background Investigation – Applicants will have a background investigation conducted by the Division.
7. Psychological Examination – Applicants will be scheduled for a psychological examination.
8. Command Staff Interview Applicants will have an interview with the Division’s Command Staff.
9. Chief of Police Interview – Applicants will have a final interview with the Chief of Police.
10. Offer of Employment – After the interview, any offer of employment will be made with a start date.
11. Post-Offer Medical Evaluation/Drug Test – Applicants will be scheduled for a medical evaluation/drug test.
Additional Benefits:
- Dependent Scholarships
- 13 Paid Holidays (including an extended December holiday)
- Paid Parental Leave
- Professional Development Opportunities
Positions are advertised for a minimum of five (5) business days on our job website. After five (5) business days, positions can be closed at the discretion of the department at any time. This employment site is updated on a regular basis. The length of the recruitment and screening process may vary from position to position, depending upon a variety of factors. Should review of your qualifications result in a decision to pursue your candidacy, you will be contacted by phone or email.
We are only accepting applications submitted by August 5, 2024.
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EEO Statement
The University of South Carolina does not discriminate in educational or employment opportunities or decisions for qualified persons on the basis of age, ancestry, citizenship status, color, disability, ethnicity, familial status, gender (including transgender), gender identity or expression, genetic information, HIV/AIDs status, military status, national origin, pregnancy (false pregnancy, termination of pregnancy, childbirth, recovery therefrom or related medical conditions, breastfeeding), race, religion (including religious dress and grooming practices), sex, sexual orientation, veteran status, or any other bases under federal, state, local law, or regulations.