Bureau of Protective Services Salary

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	$58,508
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 BPS Special Basic Training	$59,386
Officer First Class	Serve 18 months in SCDPS LEO classification or 18 months Certified Law Enforcement Service Time as defined by SCDPS Policy	$60,263
Senior Officer	Serve 3 years in SCDPS LEO classification or 3 years of Certified Law Enforcement Service Time as defined by SCDPS policy	$61,733
Lance Corporal	Serve 5 years in SCDPS LEO classification or 5 years Certified Law Enforcement Service Time as defined by SCDPS policy	$66,055
Lance Corporal (+3 Years)	Serve 3 years as an SCDPS Lance Corporal or 8 years Certified Law Enforcement Service Time as defined by SCDPS policy	$68,695
Master Officer	Serve 10 years in SCDPS LEO classification or 10 years Certified Law Enforcement Service Time as defined by SCDPS policy.	$71,444
Master Officer (+3 Years)	Serve 3 years as an SCDPS Master Officer or 13 years Certified Law Enforcement Service Time as defined by SCDPS policy.	$75,016
Master Officer (+5 Years)	Serve 5 years as an SCDPS Master Officer or 15 years Certified Law Enforcement Service Time as defined by SCDPS policy.	$78,766

Class 3 Law Enforcement Career Path for Bureau of Protective Services

RANK	REQUIREMENTS	BASE SALARY
Class 3 Officer Trainee (Limited Duty)	High School Diploma or GED & 21 years of age	$54,366
Class 3 Officer I	Completion of Advanced Class 3 training and 2 years of experience	$55,180
Class 3 Officer II	Completion of Advanced Class 3 training and 3 years of experience	$56,008
Class 3 Officer III	Completion of Advanced Class 3 training and 4 years of experience	$56,847
Class 3 Officer IV	Completion of Advanced Class 3 training and 5 years of experience	$57,699

Benefits & Rewards

If you are seeking employment in a fast paced, diverse environment, while working outdoors and interacting with the public, applying to be an BPS officer could be one of the most rewarding decisions you will ever make.

Benefits Package

South Carolina State Employee Benefits Package
Take-Home Vehicle
All Uniforms and Equipment Provided
SC Police Officer Retirement Benefits & Salary:
- Police Officers Retirement System (PORS) Handbook
- Transfer and purchase past military and public service time to retire early!
- Disability Retirement Protection

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