Law Enforcement Pharmacist - 61006222, 61007663 (Upstate)

State of South Carolina • Lexington County, SC

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About The Position

This position supports the Upstate counties of Greenville and Spartanburg. Under general supervision, the Law Enforcement Pharmacist performs regulatory and law enforcement duties to ensure compliance with drug control regulations and statutes, including the South Carolina Controlled Substance Act and related South Carolina Department of Public Health regulations.

The role conducts inspections and audits of authorized controlled substance registrants, assesses their practices, procedures, and records, and investigates compliance violations, controlled substance diversion, and potential criminal offenses. The pharmacist identifies inventory discrepancies and diversion risks and coordinates investigative efforts with external agencies and internal partners when warranted. Additional duties include staff training and participation in local and regional DPH meetings.

The position supports disaster preparedness and emergency operations under DPH emergency operations plans, including 24/7 on-call availability during hazardous weather or declared states of emergency. Certification as a law enforcement officer is required, and the employee must be able to complete the South Carolina Criminal Justice Academy’s 12-week training course. The SC CJA requires candidates to be housed on campus Monday through Friday during training. A commission issued by SLED must be obtained after hiring.

Applicants must complete and return a supplemental Law Enforcement application within 10 working days of receipt. A complete background investigation is required before appointment, including criminal and driver history checks, employment and reference checks, a credit check, psychological evaluation, polygraph examination, medical examination, and drug screen. Applicants who list college credit or degrees may provide an unofficial transcript with the application, but an official certified transcript or diploma from a Council for Higher Education Accreditation-recognized institution is required before hiring.

The South Carolina Department of Public Health offers an FTE benefits package that includes annual and sick leave, paid holidays and parental leave, insurance coverage, deferred compensation, and retirement plan choices. For approved positions, hybrid work or adjusted hours may be available after 12 months of employment.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in pharmacy or pharmacology, or completion of a Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD).
• Graduate of an accredited college of pharmacy.
• South Carolina pharmacist license in good standing.
• Eligibility for certification as a law enforcement officer and certification by the Law Enforcement Training Council in accordance with Section 23-23-40 of the Code of Laws of South Carolina 1976.
• Must be a United States citizen and at least 21 years of age.
• Ability to perform all essential job functions of the law enforcement area for which applying.
• Ability to obtain a commission issued by SLED after hiring.
• Ability to complete the South Carolina Criminal Justice Academy’s 12-week training course; candidates must be housed on campus Monday through Friday during the course.
• Strong analytical skills and ability to interpret laws, regulations, policies, and procedures.
• Excellent communication, reporting, and writing skills, and ability to establish strong positive working relationships.
• Valid South Carolina driver’s license with a good driving record.
• Completion of the supplemental Law Enforcement application within 10 working days of receipt.
• Successful completion of the required background investigation, including criminal history, driver history, employment background, references, credit, psychological evaluation, polygraph, medical examination, and drug screen.
• Official certified transcript or diploma required before hiring; institutions must be recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation.

Nice To Haves

• At least two years’ experience working as a pharmacist.
• Resides or is able to relocate to the area of responsibility in Upstate South Carolina.

Responsibilities

• Conduct regulatory inspections of authorized controlled substance registrants.
• Assess registrant practices, procedures, and records for compliance with state and federal controlled substance laws and regulatory standards.
• Conduct comprehensive controlled substance accountability audits.
• Identify inventory discrepancies and diversion risks, and coordinate investigative efforts with external agencies and internal partners when warranted.
• Investigate registrant compliance violations, controlled substance diversion, and potential criminal offenses under the South Carolina Controlled Substances Act and related statutes.
• Perform assigned additional duties, including staff training and participation in local and regional DPH meetings.
• Support disaster preparedness and emergency operations outlined in DPH emergency operations plans, including 24/7 on-call availability during hazardous weather or declared emergencies.

Benefits

• 15 days of annual (vacation) leave per year.
• 15 days of sick leave per year.
• 13 paid holidays.
• Paid parental leave.
• Health, dental, vision, long-term disability, and life insurance for employees, spouse, and children.
• South Carolina Deferred Compensation Program available.
• Choice of State Retirement Plan (SCRS) or State Optional Retirement Program (State ORP); enrollment in one listed plan is required for FTE employees.
• For approved positions, the option to work partially remote or adjusted work hours may be available after 12 months of employment.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time