Job Description

The mission of the South Carolina Highway Patrol is to provide equitable service and protection, and uphold the laws of the constitutions of the United States and the State of South Carolina in order to promote a safe and secure environment for the public.

The personnel of the South Carolina State Highway Patrol recognize that to achieve our mission, policies and programs must be developed that allow us to:

• Serve the public in a dedicated, honest, reasonable, and professional manner.
• Assist, direct, educate, and counsel the public in matters consistent with our mission.
• Reduce the number and severity of traffic collisions through the diligent enforcement of all traffic laws and promotion of traffic safety.
• Cooperate and communicate with other law enforcement agencies in our common objectives.
• Respond to emergencies and disasters with all available resources.
• Be accountable and manage all allocated resources effectively and efficiently.

Company Information

The South Carolina Department of Public Safety (SCDPS) includes the Highway Patrol, State Transport Police, Bureau of Protective Services, Office of Highway Safety and Justice Programs, and the South Carolina Law Enforcement Officers Hall of Fame.

SCDPS has approximately 1,300 employees serving across the state, providing a wide range of public safety services focused on making South Carolina a safer place to live, work and raise a family.

Experience

At least 21 years of age before day one of Basic Training You must have a valid South Carolina Driver's License or a valid Driver's License from your current State U.S. Citizen High School Diploma or GED 20/20 vision OR no more than 20/200 corrected to 20/100 or below NO CRIMINAL RECORD Driving record should be clear of any suspension for the last 5 years as a result of alcoholic beverage or dangerous drug violation, or leaving the scene of an accident. The overall driving record will be evaluated placing emphasis on the severity, date and age, time span, and number of violations accumulated