Patrol Corporal

Summary

Patrol Corporal

This position will be open until filled.

The Law Enforcement Officer II/Patrol Corporal provides law enforcement, security, and protection for the University of South Carolina Aiken Community and property. Serves as the first line supervisor of a team of officers. These are certified police officers in accordance with SC Code of Laws, empowered with full arrest and police authority statewide. They enforce state laws, National Advocacy Center rules and regulations, and University rules and regulations. Executes duties of a patrol officer, provides VIP detail security, assists with critical incidents, and provides emergency first response. Work shifts may vary from week to week. Must work overtime and weekends as required.

Minimum Requirements: A high school diploma and 3 or more years of job related experience. At least 21 years of age at hire.

Required Certification, Licensure/Other Credentials: Must have a valid license to operate a motor vehicle.

Job Duties:

• Proactively patrols assigned area to prevent and detect violations of law and University policy; apprehends and arrests violators. Provides building security to include checking and securing buildings and facilities. Responds to complaints, reports of violations, and requests for assistance. Responds to stressful / critical incidents to include emergency and non-emergency calls.
• Conducts preliminary investigations. Conducts accident investigations. Collects, documents and stores evidence. Prepares for court cases and administrative student hearings and provides testimony.
• Supervises police officers in performance of regularly assigned patrols and incident investigations; conducts inspections of police personnel and equipment; issues and accounts for police equipment; provides training to new officers; advises officers on policy and procedure; reviews incident reports and prepares end of shift reports. Supervises the patrol shift in the absence of the patrol sergeant.
• Keeps clear and concise records and makes reports of activities. Writes detailed reports on police related activities. Issues warnings, citations, trespass notices and student disciplines to violators.
• Establishes / maintains positive working relationships with faculty, employees, students, and administration. Provides crime prevention information to community members and initiates crime prevention activities. Other duties as assigned.

Position Attributes: Employees in Safety-Sensitive or Security-Sensitive positions will be subject to pre-employment and post-employment drug testing in accordance with University policy HR 1.95 Drug and Alcohol Testing.

Safety Sensitive or Security Sensitive: Yes

Hazardous weather category: Essential

Posting Detail Information:

• Number of Vacancies: 1
• Desired Start Date
• Job Open Date: 08/24/2026
• Job Close Date: Open Until Filled

EEO Statement: The University of South Carolina does not discriminate in employment opportunities or decisions for qualified persons on the basis of age, ancestry, citizenship status, color, disability, ethnicity, familial status, gender, gender identity or expression, genetic information, military status, national origin, pregnancy, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, veteran status, or any other protected category under applicable law.

Job Description

Patrol Corporal

This position will be open until filled.

The Law Enforcement Officer II/Patrol Corporal provides law enforcement, security, and protection for the University of South Carolina Aiken Community and property. Serves as the first line supervisor of a team of officers. These are certified police officers in accordance with SC Code of Laws, empowered with full arrest and police authority statewide. They enforce state laws, National Advocacy Center rules and regulations, and University rules and regulations. Executes duties of a patrol officer, provides VIP detail security, assists with critical incidents, and provides emergency first response. Work shifts may vary from week to week. Must work overtime and weekends as required.

Minimum Requirements: A high school diploma and 3 or more years of job related experience. At least 21 years of age at hire.

Required Certification, Licensure/Other Credentials: Must have a valid license to operate a motor vehicle.

Job Duties:

• Proactively patrols assigned area to prevent and detect violations of law and University policy; apprehends and arrests violators. Provides building security to include checking and securing buildings and facilities. Responds to complaints, reports of violations, and requests for assistance. Responds to stressful / critical incidents to include emergency and non-emergency calls.
• Conducts preliminary investigations. Conducts accident investigations. Collects, documents and stores evidence. Prepares for court cases and administrative student hearings and provides testimony.
• Supervises police officers in performance of regularly assigned patrols and incident investigations; conducts inspections of police personnel and equipment; issues and accounts for police equipment; provides training to new officers; advises officers on policy and procedure; reviews incident reports and prepares end of shift reports. Supervises the patrol shift in the absence of the patrol sergeant.
• Keeps clear and concise records and makes reports of activities. Writes detailed reports on police related activities. Issues warnings, citations, trespass notices and student disciplines to violators.
• Establishes / maintains positive working relationships with faculty, employees, students, and administration. Provides crime prevention information to community members and initiates crime prevention activities. Other duties as assigned.

Position Attributes: Employees in Safety-Sensitive or Security-Sensitive positions will be subject to pre-employment and post-employment drug testing in accordance with University policy HR 1.95 Drug and Alcohol Testing.

Safety Sensitive or Security Sensitive: Yes

Hazardous weather category: Essential

Posting Detail Information:

• Number of Vacancies: 1
• Desired Start Date
• Job Open Date: 08/24/2026
• Job Close Date: Open Until Filled

EEO Statement: The University of South Carolina does not discriminate in employment opportunities or decisions for qualified persons on the basis of age, ancestry, citizenship status, color, disability, ethnicity, familial status, gender, gender identity or expression, genetic information, military status, national origin, pregnancy, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, veteran status, or any other protected category under applicable law.