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Bureau of Protective Services Salary

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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

$56,237
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

$57,081
Officer First Class

Serve 18 months in SCDPS LEO classification or 18 months Certified Law Enforcement Service Time as defined by SCDPS Policy

$57,924
Senior Officer

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

$59,337
Lance Corporal

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

$63,491
Lance Corporal (+3 Years)

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

$66,029
Master Officer

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

$68,671
Master Officer (+3 Years)

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

$72,104
Master Officer (+5 Years)

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

$75,708

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

Requires Promotional Process

$81,008
Sergeant

Requires Promotional Process

$86,678
First Sergeant

Requires Promotional Process

$92,744
Lieutenant

Requires Promotional Process

$98,847

 

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

$46,087
Class 3 Officer I 

Completion of Advanced Class 3 training and 2 years of experience

$47,709
Class 3 Officer II

Completion of Advanced Class 3 training and 3 years of experience

$48,497
Class 3 Officer III

Completion of Advanced Class 3 training and 4 years of experience

$50,413
Class 3 Officer IV

Completion of Advanced Class 3 training and 5 years of experience

$52,332