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Salary & Benefits

STP 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. 

RANKREQUIREMENTS BASE SALARY
Officer Trainee (Non-Certified)

High School Diploma or GED & 21 years of age

$57,361

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

$58,222

Officer First Class

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

$59,082

Senior Officer

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

$60,523

Lance Corporal

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

$64,760

Lance Corporal (+3 Years)

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

$67,349

Master Officer

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

$70,044

Master Officer (+3 Years)

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

$73,546

Master Officer (+5 Years)

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

$77,222

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

Requires Promotional Process

$82,628

Sergeant

Requires Promotional Process

$88,411

First Sergeant

Requires Promotional Process

  $94,598

Lieutenant

Requires Promotional Process

$100,823

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 STP officer could be one of the most rewarding decisions you will ever make.

Benefits Package