State Transport Police - Re-Hire

Job Responsibilities

South Carolina State Transport Police

Patrol roadways, operate weigh stations, and inspection facilities in the State of South Carolina. Enforce vehicle laws, motor carrier regulations, and other criminal laws primarily on commercial motor carriers and drivers.

Assist other agencies and the public with commercial vehicle related enforcement issues. Provide information to the public regarding commercial motor vehicle safety.

Maintain and submit reports of enforcement activities. Conduct roadside driver and truck inspections using North American Standard Inspection procedures. Evaluate and weigh vehicles using portable weigh scales and permanent scale facilities.

Issue citations, prepare cases, and prosecute violators in court. Responsible and accountable for handling public funds.

Minimum and Additional Requirements

A high school diploma or GED equivalent.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Must be a former South Carolina DPS Officer or Trooper who separated from the agency in good standing and meets all qualifications to be hired.

• Must be able to perform all essential and marginal job functions of a State Transport Police Officer.

• Must be a resident of South Carolina and have a valid South Carolina driver's license.

• If you are an out-of-state applicant, you must be a resident of South Carolina and have a valid South Carolina driver's license prior to the effective date of hire.

• All qualified applicants will be required to participate in an extensive background investigation to include a credit check, criminal history check, driving history, history of drug use, employer and reference checks, polygraph, and interview board.

• Candidates are also often required to undergo a medical screening, which consists of a TB and medical exam, drug test, and eye examination.

• Candidates must also be capable of distinguishing, without corrections, three colors: green, yellow, and red.

Additional Comments

The employment process for a rehire applicant will depend on the total time away from the agency and the SC Class 1 Certification status.

Your starting salary at hire will depend on your previous rank at SCDPS and your total time as an SC Class 1 Certified Law Enforcement Officer. A rehire applicant cannot be hired above the rank of Master Officer.

Region assignments are based on areas of critical need.

In accordance with the agency's policy regarding Testing-Designated Positions, all applicants will be required to submit to a mandatory urinalysis to screen for illegal drug use prior to employment.

NEW $5,000 Sign-On Bonus

Will be awarded upon successful completion of all required field, basic and Criminal Justice Academy Class 1 (One) certification training.

• One payment of $2,500 after successful completion of all established training requirements.

• Another payment of $2,500 after successful completion of eighteen (18) months of continuous employment with the Department.

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.