Job Responsibilities EPPS Program Director Department: LAW SC Law Policing Program Advertised Salary Range: Part/Full Time: Full Time About UofSC From the Upstate to the Lowcountry, the University of South Carolina system is transforming the lives of South Carolinians through the impact of our eight institutions and 20 locations throughout the state. More than 50,000 students are enrolled at one of eight institutions, including the research campus in Columbia and comprehensive four-year universities in Aiken, Upstate and Beaufort. In addition, our Palmetto College campuses in Salkehatchie, Union, Lancaster and Sumter enable students to earn associate or bachelor's degrees through a combination of in-person, online or blended learning.
All of our system institutions place strong emphasis on service - helping to build healthier, more educated communities in South Carolina and beyond. Inclusive Excellence Statement Advertised Job Summary The Excellence in Policing and Public Safety Program (EPPS ) seeks an Program Director to organize and oversee the Program's activities and to report on the Program's activities to law school leadership, the Program's advisory board, and funders. The EPPS Program Director will oversee the design of a suite of educational offerings to meet the needs of South Carolina Law Enforcement Agencies, with the goal toward expansion nationally and internationally.
The Program Director will be responsible for the development and implementation of a process for evaluating the reception and impact of Program offerings. The Program Director will represent the Program to key external audiences such as police leaders, community advocates, state legislators, and national organizations. Paramount among these duties is the fiscal responsibility over the direct appropriations from the General Assembly to establish the Excellence in Policing programs.
Minimum Qualifications (Classified and Unclassified positions) Preferred Qualifications Bachelor's with over 20 years' experience as a certified law enforcement officer in the state of South Carolina. Demonstrated organizational leadership, professional development, budgeting, and strategic planning responsibilities. Prior Police Chief or County Sheriff experience is preferred.
Experience designing and delivering training and education curricula to sworn law enforcement is also a preferred qualification. Knowledge/Skills/Abilities Law enforcement training and curricula, professional development, budgeting, strategic planning; program management. Job Close Date 06/24/2026 Special Instructions to Applicant Positions are advertised for a minimum of five (5) business days on our job website.
After five (5) business days, positions can be closed at the discretion of the department at any time. This employment site is updated on a regular basis. The length of the recruitment and screening process may vary from position to position, depending upon a variety of factors.
Should review of your qualifications result in a decision to pursue your candidacy, you will be contacted by phone or email. We are only accepting applications submitted by July 24, 2026. The University of South Carolina offers a valuable benefits package including but not limited to: Health and Life Insurance Retirement Programs Paid Tuition Dependent Scholarships Annual Leave Sick Leave 13 Paid Holidays (including an extended December holiday) Paid Parental Leave Professional Development Opportunities Clickhttps://nam02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fsc.edu%2Fabout%2Foffices_and_divisions%2Fhuman_resources%2Fcareers%2Findex.php&data=05%7C01%7CKURTRS%40email.sc.edu%7Ceca45df616784275e15908dab2a706ac%7C4b2a4b19d135420e8bb2b1cd238998cc%7C0%7C0%7C638018727680845870%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C3000%7C%7C%7C&sdata=j6sQGvabHDZHDmRBFwMrq8P8QCuDmChuJ%2FH5%2F8hDRUw%3D&reserved=0 to learn more about why you should work at USC
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