Lieutenant Governor Jobs (NOW HIRING)

Salary: $53,300.00 - $66,600.00 Annually
Location : Richland County, SC
Job Type: FTE - Full-Time
Job Number: 180823
Agency: Department of Public Safety
Opening Date: 10/01/2025
Closing Date: Continuous
Residency Requirement: Yes
Class Code:: JC20
Position Number:: 00000000
Normal Work Schedule:: Other
Normal Work Schedule (Other):: Permanent Shifts
Pay Grade: LAW04
Hiring Range - Max.: $57,361.00
Opening Date: 10/01/2025
EEO Statement: Equal Opportunity Employer
Agency Specific Application Procedures:: ****THE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY WILL NOT SPONSOR EMPLOYMENT VISAS FOR THIS POSITION. ALL APPLICANTS MUST APPLY ONLINE. ALL CORRESPONDENCE FROM THE OFFICE OF HUMAN RESOURCES WILL BE THROUGH ELECTRONIC MAIL.**** The testing and selection process can take several months and applicants are required to travel to Columbia, SC a minimum of five times at their own expense. When completing your Work History on the state application, you MUST provide an accurate and specific answer to your "Reason for Leaving" (Resigned, Terminated, Laid-off, etc.). Failure to be completely truthful may be grounds for disqualification. Do not attach any formal training documents to this application. This information will be requested at a later time.
Residency Requirement (specifics):: If offered employment as a Bureau of Protective Services Officer, the officer shall establish residence at a location that will allow them to respond to the Richland County line within 45 minutes.
Veteran Preference Statement: South Carolina is making our Veterans a priority for employment in state agencies and institutions.
Job Responsibilities
Patrol assigned areas to deter and/or detect violations. Maintain order and enforce state statutes and regulations. Exercise arrest powers and testify in court. Investigate disturbances. Complete reports and documents. Disseminate information in a timely manner. Maintain security of all properties as promulgated by statutes and regulations. Assist with order and proper discipline at the Chambers of the Legislature, Governor's mansion, State Capitol Complex and other state buildings and facilities. Provide protective services for the Governor, Lieutenant Governor, their families and other state officials.
Minimum and Additional Requirements
State Minimum Requirements:
A high school diploma and 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.
Agency Minimum Requirements:

• A high school diploma or equivalent.
• Must be a US citizen and at least 21 years of age.
• Must be a resident of South Carolina and have a valid South Carolina driver's license prior to the effective date of hire.
• Must be able to perform all essential and marginal job functions of a BPS Officer.

Additional Requirements - Selected applicants will be required to submit to an extensive background investigation to include;

• Credit check
• Criminal History
• Driver's Record
• History of drug use
• Polygraph examination
• Urinalysis test to screen for illegal substances prior to appointment.
• Contacting ALL former employers, and your current employer.

Please note that if you answer "NO" on the state application to the question asking "May we contact this employer?" this will not allow DPS to conduct a thorough background investigation and you will not move forward in the process.
Candidates must meet 20/20 vision standards OR no more than 20/200 corrected to 20/100 or below. Candidates must also be capable of distinguishing, without corrections, three colors: green, yellow and red.
NOTE:If any Additional Requirements are listed above applicants must also meet those Additional Requirements to be considered for the position.
Additional Comments
All BPS assignments are located in Richland County, SC. Applicants will adhere to the residency requirement on this posting.
The next step after submitting this application will be an administrative review (Credit/Criminal/Driving Checks). If you successfully pass the administrative review, you will be invited to attend a Physical Agilities test (PAT). Start physically preparing NOW.
For the PAT appointment, you will need to bring with you the following documents:

• A copy of your high school diploma or state GED certificate,
• A copy of your DD-214 (member 4) military discharge (if applicable),
• A copy of your birth certificate (or naturalization certificate) and
• A copy of your South Carolina driver's license (you will also need the official original copies of any out of state driver's license records you have held in any other state within the past five (5) years).

Start gathering these documents NOW, and have them ready so you can attend the PAT appointment. Without these documents you will not be allowed to participate in PAT.
Starting salary for new hires with no certification is $57,361.00.
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.
Benefits for State Employees
The state of South Carolina offers eligible employees generous benefits, including health and dental insurance; retirement and savings plan options; and paid vacation and sick leave. Plus, work-life balance programs such as telecommuting and flexible work schedules are available to employees of some state agencies.
Insurance Benefits
Eligible employees may enroll in health insurance, which includes prescription coverage and wellness benefits. Other available insurance benefits include dental, vision, term life insurance, long term disability and flexible spending accounts for health and child care expenses.
Retirement Benefits
State employees are also offered retirement plan options, including defined benefit and defined contribution plans. Additionally, eligible employees may elect to participate in the South Carolina Deferred Compensation Program, which is a voluntary, supplemental retirement savings plan offering 401(k) and 457 plan options.
Workplace Benefits
State employees may also be eligible for other benefits, including tuition assistance; holiday, annual and sick leave; and discounts on purchases, travel and more.
Note: The benefits above are available to most state employees, with the exception of those in temporary positions. Employees in temporary grant and time-limited positions may be eligible for all, some or none of these benefits as benefits are associated with each position type. For these positions, contact the hiring agency to determine what benefits may be available.
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Do you authorize the South Carolina Department of Public Safety to obtain your consumer credit report and understand that it is part of the employment process.

• Yes
• No

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Are you willing to participate in the pre-employment physical fitness test?

• Yes
• No

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Have you read the SCDPS' automatic disqualifiers regarding tattoos at www.scdps.sc.gov/careers/disqualifiers?

• Yes
• No

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Do you understand that the annual salary for a BPS Officer listed in this vacancy announcement is NOT negotiable?

• Yes
• No

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Have you been employed with SCDPS in the past 6 months?

• Yes
• No

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Have you ever been employed with SCDPS?

• Yes
• No

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If you answered yes, please list the Agency/Division, your title, and dates of employment. If you answered no, please write N/A.
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Are you at least 21 years of age?

• Yes
• No

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For criminal purposes, please list the city and state you were born.
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Have you ever applied to any of the three SCDPS Divisions: SC Highway Patrol, State Transport Police, and/or Bureau of Protective Services?

• Yes
• No

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If you answered yes, please list the DPS division(s) that you have applied to and date(s) applied. If you answered no, please write N/A.
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Have you ever used any name(s) other than what is listed on the application, such as a maiden name, nicknames, or name changes?

• Yes
• No

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If you answered yes, please list the name(s). If you answered no, please write N/A.
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Are you currently or have you ever been certified by any South Carolina Law Enforcement agency as a Certified Class 1 Law Enforcement Officer? (Police Officer/Sheriff's Deputy)

• Yes
• No

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If you answered yes, please list the date of your Criminal Justice Academy graduation. If you answered no, please write N/A.
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Have you ever worked for any law enforcement agency outside of South Carolina?

• Yes
• No

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If you answered yes, please list agency and date(s). If you answered no, please write N/A.
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Did you ever receive or solicit anything for overlooking a violation?

• Yes
• No
• N/A

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If you answered yes, please explain in detail and include date(s). If you answered no or N/A, please write N/A.
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Did you ever use your official position for your own personal gain?

• Yes
• No
• N/A

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If you answered yes, please explain in detail and include date(s). If you answered no or N/A, please write N/A.
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Did you ever perjure yourself in court?

• Yes
• No

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If you answered yes, please explain in detail and include date(s). If you answered no, please write N/A.
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Have you ever engaged in any sexual activity with an inmate or prisoner?

• Yes
• No
• N/A

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If you answered yes, please explain in detail and include date(s). If you answered no or N/A, please write N/A.
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Have you ever applied to any other city, county, state, or federal law enforcement agency ANYWHERE?

• Yes
• No

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If you answered yes, list ALL to include agency, date(s) applied, and status of application. If you answered no, please write N/A.
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Do you have at least a high school diploma?

• Yes
• No

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Please state your highest grade level of education COMPLETED.
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Have you ever served in the military?

• Yes
• No

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If so, did you receive an honorable discharge?

• Yes
• No

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If you answered no, please explain in detail.
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Please list the branch and dates of service. (Be prepared to provide a DD-214 for each period of service).
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Do you have a valid driver's license?

• Yes
• No

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Starting with your current license, list all the states in which you possessed a driver's license in the past five (5) years. Include the state, dates, and driver's license numbers for each. (Be prepared to provide certified driving records for any state(s) you have held a driver's license within the past five (5) years).
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Is your driver's license currently suspended?

• Yes
• No

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Has your driver's license ever been suspended, revoked, or cancelled for any reason in any state at any time?

• Yes
• No

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If you answered yes, please explain in detail and include date(s). If you answered no, please write N/A.
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Do you currently have any outstanding or unpaid traffic tickets?

• Yes
• No

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Have you ever committed a hit and run?

• Yes
• No

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If you answered yes, please explain in detail and include date(s). If you answered no, please write N/A.
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Have you ever driven a motor vehicle when your ability to drive was impaired due to drugs or alcohol?

• Yes
• No

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If you answered yes, please explain in detail and include date(s). If you answered no, please write N/A.
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Have you ever operated a motor vehicle knowing it had no insurance?

• Yes
• No

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If you answered yes, please explain in detail and include date(s). If you answered no, please write N/A.
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For a criminal record check, please provide your FULL social security number, using the following format XXX-XX-XXXX. (We cannot process your application without this.)
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For a criminal record check, please provide your date of birth, using the following format MM/DD/YYYY. (We cannot process your application without this.)
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Have you ever been convicted of Leaving the Scene with Personal Injury or Death within the last five (5) years?

• Yes
• No

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If you answered yes, please explain in detail and include date(s). If you answered no, please write N/A.
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Have you been convicted of DUI and/or DWI within the last 5 years?

• Yes
• No

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If you answered yes, please explain in detail and include date(s). If you answered no, please write N/A.
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Have you ever been convicted of a violent crime?

• Yes
• No

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If you answered yes, please explain in detail and include date(s). If you answered no, please write N/A.
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Have you ever been convicted of domestic violence?

• Yes
• No

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