South Carolina is hiring : Highway Patrol Sergeant (Promotion) - Troop 9, Pee Dee

Highway Patrol Sergeant (Promotion) – Troop 9, Pee Dee Region (60020595)

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Job Responsibilities

THIS IS AN INTERNAL POSTING FOR CURRENT HIGHWAY PATROL OFFICERS ONLY.

This position serves the Troop 9 Multidisciplinary Accident Investigation Team (MAIT) Pee Dee Region : Darlington, Dillon, Florence, Georgetown, Horry, Marion, Marlboro, and Williamsburg Counties. Serves as Team Leader of the South Carolina Highway Patrol MAIT Pee Dee Region. Coordinates and supervises employees assigned to the MAIT Pee Dee Region.

Assumes direct responsibility for and performs administrative duties of MAIT Pee Dee Region. Ensures compliance with South Carolina Department of Public Safety (SCDPS) policies and South Carolina Highway Patrol (SCHP) procedures. Administers MAIT procedures for orderly operations.

Responsible for organizing and directing unit personnel. Plans, schedules, and determines individual job assignments within the MAIT unit.

Responsible for reviewing subordinates’ reports, documents and other investigative material for accuracy, legibility, and completeness.

Must be an expert in the field of Collision Reconstruction. Required to coordinate the investigation and reconstruction of complex motor vehicle collisions. Assists and reviews subordinates' collision reconstruction reports.

Responsible for case preparation and court presentation to appropriate courts and assist subordinates in the prosecution of cases. Serves as an expert witness in criminal and civil courts.

Conducts performance reviews of directly supervised employees and examines those of other subordinates.

Employee must have administrative and management abilities. Must have experience and a thorough knowledge of the duties and responsibilities of the Highway Patrol. Employee must have demonstrated the ability to supervise and evaluate subordinates. The employee must have complete knowledge of South Carolina (SC) Motor Vehicle Laws, SCHP Manual of Operations, MAIT operations and procedures, and have demonstrated the understandings of the principles of collision reconstruction.

Minimum And Additional Requirements

State Minimum Requirements – A high school diploma and experience performing patrol or investigative duties with a public law enforcement agency.

Agency Minimum Requirements – Must have at least a high school diploma and the following additional requirements :

• TIME IN GRADE – The candidate must possess a minimum of six (6) months of continuous service as an SCHP Corporal by the closing date of this vacancy.
• PROMOTIONAL EXAMINATION – An applicant must have scored 70 or higher on a Promotion Examination for the vacancy rank within two (2) years of the closing date of the vacancy.
• PROMOTIONAL INTERVIEW PANEL – An applicant must have successfully completed a Promotional Interview Panel for the vacancy rank within two (2) years of the closing date of the vacancy.
• DISCIPLINARY ACTION – Any individual who is currently serving a suspension for disciplinary reasons or pending the outcome of an investigation shall be considered ineligible to participate in the promotion process. An involuntary demotion during the preceding six (6) months of the vacancy closing shall be considered ineligible to participate in the promotion process.
• EMPLOYEE PERFORMANCE MANAGEMENT SYSTEM – An individual who has received an "Unsuccessful" rating on the employee's most recent performance evaluation or has received a “Performance Improvement Plan” (PIP), formerly known as a “Warning Notice of Substandard Performance,” during the 12 months preceding the closing date of this vacancy shall be ineligible to participate in the promotion process.
• RESIDENCY – Selected applicant must comply with the residency guidelines outlined in SCDPS Policy #300.47 (Residency Requirements for Commissioned Law Enforcement Officers) within four (4) months of the effective date of the promotion / reassignment.

Preferred Qualifications

The knowledge, skills, and abilities needed are normally acquired through Patrol Training School, Supervisory, Planning, Administrative, and Collision Reconstruction courses. Additional skills and experience are acquired through in-service training and skill seminars. Employee must hold an Accreditation Commission for Traffic Accident Reconstruction (ACTAR) certification or an equivalent examination.

The employee receives verbal and written instructions from the Lieutenant on a routine basis through memorandums, rules, regulations, and policies of the Department. The employee must be able to make mid-level decisions and make independent judgements on a regular and daily basis.

Additional Comments

Sergeant may have overnight travel on specials, seminar training, and call outs for major incidents.

EEO Statement

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.

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