Law Enforcement Officer II (BHDD Columbia)

State of South Carolina•Richland County, SC

9d•Onsite

About The Position

The Law Enforcement Officer II works for the South Carolina Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities (DBHDD), Office of Mental Health, Public Safety, at 7901 Farrow Road, Columbia, SC. The role helps maintain a safe environment for patients, visitors, and employees and performs patrol, traffic, investigative, and general police duties. The employee must have considerable knowledge of state laws and DBHDD rules and regulations and must complete MANDT and/or MAPS training after hire.

Requirements

High school diploma.
Experience performing patrol or investigative duties with a public law enforcement agency; a bachelor's degree may be substituted for the required law enforcement experience.
Pass a pre-employment drug test, psychological assessment, and background screening, and pass a physical examination to meet employment requirements.
Meet the 20/20 vision standard or have vision no worse than 20/100 that is correctable to 20/20.
Be able to distinguish the colors green, yellow, and red without correction.
After hire, have considerable knowledge of state laws and the rules and regulations of the South Carolina Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities.
Complete MANDT and/or MAPS training after hire.

Nice To Haves

South Carolina Law Enforcement Officer certification, including graduation from the 12-week Criminal Justice Academy as required by South Carolina Code Section 23-23-40.
One year as a certified Law Enforcement Officer with knowledge of South Carolina laws, military police experience, or at least one year in corrections, security, or law enforcement.
Bilingual ability in English and Spanish or another language.

Responsibilities

Issue warnings and citations to violators.
Apprehend and arrest violators.
Provide a safe environment for patients, visitors, and employees.
Investigate traffic accidents, direct traffic, and control crowds.
Perform general police work, including maintaining order during emergencies; participating in vehicle and employee searches; and staying alert for suspicious activities, drugs, thefts, contraband, and patient abuse.
Enforce traffic rules and regulations; issue warnings and summons tickets; and prepare written reports of incidents and occurrences.
Testify in court and other legal proceedings.
Keep records and prepare reports regarding activities.

Benefits

Health insurance for employees, spouses, and children.
Dental insurance for employees, spouses, and children.
Vision insurance for employees, spouses, and children.
Long-term disability insurance for employees, spouses, and children.
Life insurance for employees, spouses, and children.
15 days of annual (vacation) leave per year.
15 days of sick leave per year.
13 paid holidays.
Paid parental leave.
Access to the South Carolina Deferred Compensation Program.
Retirement plan choices: State Retirement Plan (SCRS) or State Optional Retirement Program (State ORP); enrollment in one is required for FTE employees.