Description
Under the supervision of the Aviation Lieutenant or acting supervisor in charge, serve as pilot in command (PIC) or Co-Pilot in all aircraft owned and operated by the S.C. Law Enforcement Division (SLED) and serve as a Class one certified law enforcement officer.
Specific Duties:
Operate as PIC or Co-Pilot in support of an agency mission or in support of missions from other agencies. Missions include, but are not limited to search and rescue, photo flights, man hunts, marijuana eradication, SWAT missions, etc.
Coordinate and exchange information with other agencies regarding requested missions.
Perform inspections of aircraft prior to flights.
Prepare mission profiles by gathering weather data and all available information available for each flight.
Maintain proficiency by conducting recurrent training in aircraft emergency procedures, instrument and NVG operations.
Minimum and Additional Requirements
Must possess FAA Rotorcraft pilot rating and current class II Aviation Medical.
Must be certified or have the ability to become certified as a Class I Law Enforcement Officer through the SC Criminal Justice Academy.
Must be knowledge of FAA regulations of flight planning, air navigation, meteorology and map reading.
Must be very knowledgeable of applicable FAA Regulations, aircraft performance characteristics and operating procedures for single engine turbine rotorcraft.
Must be able to recognize abnormal and unsafe flight operations and to initiate actions to handle in-flight emergencies.
The ability to perform under physical and mental stress, generally be able to appropriately communicate and work well with other local and federal agencies
Position requires routine non-standard working hours and individual must be able to deal with non-routine situations in a logical and professional manner.
Must reside in or be willing to relocate to Lexington or Richland County.
Preferred Qualifications
Bachelor\'s degree.
Additional Comments
All applicants must complete the on-line State application to include all current and previous work history and education. A resume will not be accepted in lieu of a completed application nor will it be used to determine if an applicant has met the qualifications for the position.
Supplemental questions are considered part of the official application. Any misrepresentation of yourself will disqualify you from the position.
A copy of the Division\'s EEOP Utilization Report is available at [redacted]