Job Responsibilities
Trident Technical College Department of Public Safety is a division of law enforcement, safety, and a professional Police Department. We are dedicated to providing a safe environment for the Trident Technical College Community. This position is responsible for performing patrol officer duties to enforce state, county, and municipal criminal laws as well as traffic laws and college regulations for the protection of people at all campus locations. Prior to employment, candidates will undergo an…
extensive background check, Physical Ability Test (PAT), and polygraph test. Candidates must pass a pre-employment drug test and physical upon offer of employment. Learn more about TTC!
Minimum and Additional Requirements
This position requires a high school diploma. Preferred candidate will have two (2) years of law enforcement experience.
Non-Certified Officers starting salary is $48,400 based on SC pay band LAW03
Certified Officers: Salary is commensurate with education and experience based on a SC pay band LAW03 with a salary range of $50,000 – $60,500.
Preferred Qualifications
Ideal candidate must have working knowledge of modern police methods and procedures and the ability to prepare reports and testify in court. Must be able to work with a diverse population while providing excellent customer service. Prefer graduates of the SC Criminal Justice Academy with one (1) year of experience in campus law enforcement but will consider other reasonable combinations of education and experience to include high school diploma and some general work experience. Applicable higher education coursework may be considered in lieu of work experience. Experience in law enforcement, military police, or as a corrections officer is preferred. Candidate must have a valid South Carolina driver's license, be 21 years of age, and possess the ability to meet the requirements of LE-1 Certification with the SC Criminal Justice Academy within one (1) year of employment. Candidates with a working knowledge of state, county, and municipal laws are preferred.
Additional Comments
Applicants MUST complete the online SC State Jobs Employment Application. To fully evaluate qualifications, some positions may require submission of unofficial transcripts with the application. Only complete applications are considered. For assistance, contact TTC Human Resources at 843.574.6201. This position is open until filled.
Faculty positions require the submission of related unofficial transcripts with the application and may include any required certifications. Upon hire, official transcripts/certifications are required. International transcripts must be evaluated through World Education Services (WES). Official transcripts are required upon offer of employment.
Staff positions where a degree may be substituted for the related work experience must submit unofficial transcripts related to the position with the application and/or certifications. Upon hire, official transcripts/certifications are required. International transcripts must be evaluated through World Education Services (WES). Official transcripts are required upon offer of employment.
Unofficial transcripts may be uploaded to the application, mailed to TTC Human Resources, PO Box 118067, Charleston, SC 29423, or faxed to 843.574.6682 or emailed in PDF format to Employment@tridenttech.edu by the deadline date and time.
Employment applicants may be subject to a background check. Failure to consent to a background check will remove your application from further consideration. Background checks are conducted in compliance with the Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA).
Trident Technical College is an equal opportunity institution and does not discriminate in the admission or employment on the basis of race, gender, color, national or ethnic origin, age, religion, disability, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or pregnancy.
Organization
Trident Technical College's vision is to be the leading force for educational opportunity and economic competitiveness in the communities we serve.
Trident Technical College is a public, two-year, multi-campus community college that provides quality education and promotes economic development in Berkeley, Charleston and Dorchester counties.
An open-door institution of higher education, the college serves approximately 17,000 traditional and nontraditional curriculum students who have a wide variety of educational goals, from personal enrichment to career development to university transfer. To help students meet their goals, TTC offers university transfer associate degrees and applied technical associate degrees, diplomas and certificates. The curriculum includes programs in arts and sciences, agriculture, business, computer technology, engineering technology, health sciences, industrial technology, and public service. TTC students draw on knowledge from a broad range of disciplines to develop the communication and critical thinking skills that are fundamental to lifelong learning.
TTC further promotes economic development through continuing education courses; customized education and training for business, industry and government; and a variety of employment training programs.
TTC is committed to being accessible and responsive to community needs. To foster student success, TTC provides developmental education and comprehensive student services. In addition to traditional instruction, TTC's flexible course offerings and alternative delivery methods, including online instruction, enable more members of the community to pursue higher education.