South Carolina Police Academy Requirements and South Carolina Police Officer Qualifications

• At least 21 years of age
• US Citizen (South Carolina Residency is not required)
• High School Graduate or GED
• 20/20 vision OR no more than 20/100 corrected to 20/20
• NO CRIMINAL RECORD
• Driving Record shall be clear of any suspension for the last 5 years as a result of alcoholic beverage or dangerous drug violation, or leaving the scene of an accident. The overall driving record will be evaluated placing emphasis on the severity, date and age, time span, and number of violations accumulated.
• Must be able to perform all of the essential and marginal job functions of a State Trooper.