South Carolina State Transport Police Employment Information

State Transport Police officers receive some of the most specialized training in law enforcement on state and federal laws regulating motor carriers and use some of the most sophisticated technology available.  If you would like to be part of this elite group of men and women, you may be just the person we are looking for to strengthen our presence on South Carolina’s highways.  To be a State Transport Police officer, you must:

• Be at least 21 years of age
• Be a United States citizen
• Have a high school diploma or G.E.D
• Have a proportionate weight and height
• Have normal 20/20 vision with glasses, or not more than 20/100 in either eye corrected to 20/20
• Possess a valid South Carolina driver’s license with a good driving record
• Not have a criminal record
• Driving record should be clear of any suspensions for the last five years as a result of alcoholic beverage, dangerous drug violation, or leaving the scene of an accident.  The overall driving record will be evaluated placing emphasis on the severity, date, and age, time span, and number of violations accumulated.
• Must be able to perform all of the essential and marginal job functions of a State Transport Police officer.

Benefits:

• 15 days Annual Leave
• 15 days Sick Leave
• 12 paid Holidays
• State Health Insurance
• State Dental Insurance
• Patrol Car
• All Uniforms and Accessories
• State Retirement with benefits after 25 years of service