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Current Salary Breakdown

Up to 15 years of certified law enforcement service time (in-state or out-of-state experience) will be verified for possible higher starting pay. 

 

Class I Law Enforcement Career Path for Bureau of Protective Services 

RANK REQUIREMENTS  BASE SALARY
Officer Trainee (Non-Certified)

High School Diploma or GED & 21 years of age

$55,000
Certified Officer with less than 18 months of active law enforcement experience in South Carolina

High School Diploma or GED/ 21 years of age; Must complete STP Special Basic Training

$55,825
Officer First Class

Serve 18 months as SCDPS Certified Officer or 18 months Certified Law Enforcement Service Time as defined by SCDPS Policy

$56,650
*NEW RANK* Senior Officer

Serves 3 years of Certified Law Enforcement Service Time as defined by SCDPS policy

$58,032
Lance Corporal

Serve 5 years in SCDPS LEO classification; or 5 years SC Certified Law Enforcement Service Time as defined by SCDPS policy

$62,094
Lance Corporal (+3 Years)

Serve 3 years as SCDPS Lance Corporal or 8 years Certified Law Enforcement Service Time as defined by SCDPS policy

$64,577
Master Officer

Serve 10 years in SCDPS LEO classification; or 10 years Certified Law Enforcement Service Time as defined by SCDPS policy.

$67,160
Master Officer (+3 Years)

Serve 3 years as Master Officer or 13 years Certified Law Enforcement Service Time as defined by SCDPS policy.

$70,518
Master Officer (+5 Years)

Serve 5 years as SCDPS Master Officer or 15 years Certified Law Enforcement Service Time as defined by SCDPS policy.

$74,043

The remaining positions require a promotional process that includes interviews and testing.
Corporal

Requires Promotional Process

$79,226
Sergeant

Requires Promotional Process

$84,771
First Sergeant

Requires Promotional Process

$90,704
Lieutenant

Requires Promotional Process

$96,672

 

Class 3 Law Enforcement Career Path for Bureau of Protective Services 

RANK REQUIREMENTS  BASE SALARY
Class 3 Officer Trainee (Non-Certified)

High School Diploma or GED & 21 years of age

$44,962
Class 3 Officer I 

Completion of Advanced Class 3 training and 2 years of experience

$46,584
Class 3 Officer II

Completion of Advanced Class 3 training and 3 years of experience

$47,372
Class 3 Officer III

Completion of Advanced Class 3 training and 4 years of experience

$49,288
Class 3 Officer IV

Completion of Advanced Class 3 training and 5 years of experience

$51,181