State Transport Police Officer Jobs (NOW HIRING)

Salary: $54,366.00 - $67,932.00 Annually
Location : Statewide, SC
Job Type: FTE - Full-Time
Job Number: 190082
Agency: Department of Public Safety
Opening Date: 07/06/2026
Residency Requirement: Yes
Class Code:: JC20
Position Number:: 00000000
Normal Work Schedule:: Other
Normal Work Schedule (Other):: Rotating Shifts
Pay Grade: LAW04
Hiring Range - Max.: $58,508.00
EEO Statement: Equal Opportunity Employer
Agency Specific Application Procedures:: ****APPLICANTS MUST APPLY ONLINE.****The Department of Public Safety will not sponsor employment visas for this position. The testing and selection process can take several months and applicants are required to travel to Columbia, SC a minimum of four 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.
Residency Requirement (specifics):: State Transport Police Officers must reside within assigned region. Refer to STP webpage for Region map at www.scdps.sc.gov/scstp
Veteran Preference Statement: South Carolina is making our Veterans a priority for employment in state agencies and institutions.
Job Responsibilities
South Carolina State Transport Police (STP).
This posting is for positions located in STP Regions Three, Four, Five, and Six.
Enforces state and federal laws governing commercial motor vehicles. Protects the motoring public by preventing accidents and removing unsafe drivers and vehicles from South Carolina (SC) highways. Protects SC's environment from unsafe hazardous material transportation practices. Prevents the premature deterioration of SC bridges through size and weight enforcement.
Patrols SC highways, enforcing all motor vehicle traffic laws with primary focus on commercial motor vehicles. Assists other government agencies and the general public in commercial motor vehicle enforcement and general law enforcement. Conducts and/or assists with accident investigation and investigates complaints.
Conducts roadside Driver/Vehicle Examination Reports on commercial motor vehicles using the North American Inspection Standard procedures. Proficiently operates a speed measurement device. Safely and properly operates hand scales and permanent scale facilities to conduct size and weight enforcement. Maintains a good working knowledge of state laws and federal rules and regulations.
Submits accurate weekly, monthly, and special activity reports in a timely manner. Issues citations, prepares and prosecutes these cases in court. Maintains knowledge and adheres to department policies and procedures. Maintains law enforcement and inspector certifications.
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:Must have at least a high school diploma and the following additional requirements:
Additional Requirements:
Must be a US citizen and at least 21 years of age.
Must have the ability to communicate effectively with the public, co-workers and supervisors. Selected candidate is under general supervision and maintains daily contact with supervisor. Must function with independence/judgment/discretion to enforce S. C. Motor Vehicle Laws as well as Commercial Motor Vehicle size, weight, and safety regulations/laws.
Must be able to perform all essential and marginal job functions of a State Transport Police Officer. Must be a resident of South Carolina and have a valid South Carolina driver's license prior to the effective date of hire.
Selected applicants must attend and successfully complete the State Transport Police Training Program. While in training, you are required to live at the SC Criminal Justice Academy during the week and will not be permitted to stay on the weekends. Selected applicants are required to pass a pre-employment physical fitness test. You will also be required to participate in daily physical training. Once training is successfully completed and the candidate is offered a job, he/she may be required to relocate to a different Region.
All qualified applicants will be required to submit to an extensive background check to include; credit check, criminal history, driver's record, history of drug use, a polygraph examination and take a urinalysis test to screen for illegal substances prior to appointment. The background investigation will consist of contacting ALL of your former employers, and at the due time your current employer. Please note that answering "NO" on the state application to the questions asking "May we contact this employer?" will not allow the State Transport Police to conduct a thorough background investigation and you will not move forward in the selection process.
Candidates who wear eye glasses or contact lenses must meet an uncorrected standard of 20/100 corrected to 20/20. Candidates must also be capable of distinguishing, without corrections, three colors: green, yellow and red.
Selected applicants must have the ability to communicate effectively, stand for extended periods of time, the flexibility to work in various positions (e.g., crouching, kneeling, lying, sitting, standing) and the strength to lift and carry approximately 100 pounds.
The duties listed on this position description are accurate in their limited scope. The actual duties are many and varied requiring expertise in many areas. The selected candidate will perform the duties as outlined and perform other duties as necessary and/or directed.
NOTE: If any Additional Requirements are listed above, applicants must also meet those Additional Requirements in order to be considered for the position.
Additional Comments
This posting is for multiple positions located throughout the state.
Region assignments are based on areas of critical need. This means you may or may not be assigned to the region of your choice. Your assignment will ONLY be based on "existing needs." Therefore, if you are unable to relocate to a critical needs area, an offer of employment may be rescinded.
Starting salary for uncertified new hires is $58,508 annually.
Supplemental questions are an official part of the application. Any attempt to misrepresent yourself may be grounds for disqualification. Read each question carefully and select the most appropriate answer.
Must be able to stand for extended periods of time in inclement weather and have the flexibility to lift and carry approximately 100 lbs. Selected candidate will be required to work various shifts including weekends and/or holidays which may require travel/lodging. Selected candidate will also be required to give/receive verbal instructions often from a distance of approximately 60 feet.
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 South Carolina Department of Public Safety's (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 STP Officer listed in this vacancy announcement is NOT negotiable?

• Yes
• No

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Have you been employed with SCDPS in the past six (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 to Question #6, please list the Division, your title, and dates of employment. If you answered no, please write N/A.
08
Will you be at least 21 years old by March 17, 2027?

• Yes
• No

09
For criminal purposes, please list the city and state you were born.
10
Have you ever applied to any of the following SCDPS Divisions: SC Highway Patrol, State Transport Police, Bureau of Protective Services, and/or Department of Public Safety Officer?

• 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

13
If you answered yes, please list the name(s). If you answered no, please write N/A.
14
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

15
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 been a Certified Class 1 or equivalent Officer/Trooper for any Law Enforcement agency outside of South Carolina?

• Yes
• No

17
If you answered yes, please list agency(ies) and date(s). If you answered no, please write N/A.
18
Did you ever receive or solicit anything for overlooking a violation?

• Yes
• No
• N/A

19
If you answered yes, please explain in detail and include date(s). If you answered no or N/A, please write N/A.
20
Did you ever use your official position for your own personal gain?

• Yes
• No
• N/A

21
If you answered yes, please explain in detail and include date(s). If you answered no or N/A, please write N/A.
22
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

25
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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Please select the education level that best applies to you.

• At least a high school diploma.
• Some College
• Certificates (includes SC Criminal Justice Academy)
• Associate's Degree
• Bachelor's Degree or higher
• None of the above

29
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
• N/A

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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)