Law Enforcement Officer I

Salary: $48,400.00 - $60,500.00 Annually

Location : Florence County, SC

Job Type: FTE - Full-Time

Job Number: 25-46

Agency: Francis Marion University

Opening Date: 11/20/2025

Closing Date: Continuous

Residency Requirement: Yes

Class Code:: JC10

Position Number:: 25-46

Normal Work Schedule:: Other

Normal Work Schedule (Other):: Rotating Shifts

Pay Grade: LAW03

Hiring Range - Min.: $48,400.00

Opening Date: 11/20/2025

EEO Statement: Equal Opportunity Employer

Agency Specific Application Procedures:: Materials Needed: 1) Letter of Interest (Referencing Position Number 25-46). 2) FMU Staff Application.3) Resume.4) Copies of all transcripts (official transcripts will be required of the successful candidate).5) Valid SC driver's license (copy). 6) 10-Year Motor Vehicle Record from SC Highway Department (original). 7) Social Security Card (copy).8) DD214 (Member - 4 copy) for Military Services - if applicable (copy).9) Police Officer Certification, if applicable (copy); and 10) Satisfactory Credit Report (for interviewees only).Send Application Packet to: Dr. Charlene Wages, Vice President for Administration, PO Box 100547, Florence, SC 29502-0547 or FAX to .

Veteran Preference Statement: South Carolina is making our Veterans a priority for employment in state agencies and institutions.

Job Responsibilities

Francis Marion University invites applications from people who want to be part of a team which is directly responsible for the safety of the FMU community. FMU Police Officers patrol campus and the surrounding community to make them safer, work with students/faculty/staff/visitors to solve problems, conduct educational and community meetings, mediate disputes, investigate traffic collisions, investigate crimes, make arrests, and provide general police services.

Minimum and Additional Requirements

State Requirements: A high school diploma and certification by the Law Enforcement Training Council in accordance with § 23-23-40 of the Code of Laws of South Carolina 1976.

Preferred Qualifications

FM Preferences: High school graduate. The applicant should have an aspiration for personal growth, professional development, and the desire to be a member of a team that maintains a safe campus community. Required to participate and successfully complete the SC Criminal Justice Academy training if not currently a Class 1 police officer.

Required to receive and maintain a SLED Group 1 Constable Commission.

Must be 21 years of age or older, have a satisfactory credit report, a valid SC driver's license, and pass an extensive background investigation which includes a social media review.

Additional Comments

State Classification: Law Enforcement Officer I (JC10)

Pay Grade:LAW03

Salary: $48,400

Normal Working Hours: Rotating Shifts

To obtain the FMU Staff Application, please click here.

Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled.

As Francis Marion University has continued to be recognized for its diverse student body, it especially welcomes applicants who can affirm and enhance its mission.

Applicants honorably discharged from a branch of the United States Armed Forces, who meet the minimum training and experience requirements, are given employment preference by all State agencies and higher education institutions in SC.

Benefits for State Employees

The state of South Carolina offers eligible employees generous benefits, including health and dental insurance; retirement and savings plan options; and paid vacation and sick leave. Plus, work-life balance programs such as telecommuting and flexible work schedules are available to employees of some state agencies.

Insurance Benefits

Eligible employees may enroll in health insurance, which includes prescription coverage and wellness benefits. Other available insurance benefits include dental, vision, term life insurance, long term disability and flexible spending accounts for health and child care expenses.

Retirement Benefits

State employees are also offered retirement plan options, including defined benefit and defined contribution plans. Additionally, eligible employees may elect to participate in the South Carolina Deferred Compensation Program, which is a voluntary, supplemental retirement savings plan offering 401(k) and 457 plan options.

Workplace Benefits

State employees may also be eligible for other benefits, including tuition assistance; holiday, annual and sick leave; and discounts on purchases, travel and more.

Note: The benefits above are available to most state employees, with the exception of those in temporary positions. Employees in temporary grant and time-limited positions may be eligible for all, some or none of these benefits as benefits are associated with each position type. For these positions, contact the hiring agency to determine what benefits may be available.