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BPS Non-Certified Law Enforcement Officer

State of South Carolina
Richland, SC Other
POSTED ON 4/16/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/15/2026


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.
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.

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.

Salary : $57,361

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