Basic Constable Training

Constables must complete the Basic State Constable Training Program offered through a South Carolina Technical College or complete similar training approved by the S.C. Law Enforcement Training Council.

Students must pass a comprehensive test and qualify with firearms. Yearly in-service training updates are required. The curriculum includes: firearms, laws of arrest, searches and seizures, evidence, crisis intervention, human/community relations, SLED policies and procedures affecting constables. The Criminal Justice Academy only provides the training manuals and administers the Final Comprehensive Examination. Offsite weekend sessions will be scheduled for firearms training.  Training TIme is Normally 94 to 95 hours including Range Time. 

You must pass a comprehensive examination at the Criminal Justice Academy and Qualify with your Authorized Duty Firearm. 

Range Apparel and Equipment students need to bring for the Basic Constable class range days:

• 250 rounds of ammunition for the weapon used by the student. The same caliber dummy rounds should be provided, if available, but the dummy rounds are not required.
• Additional rounds of ammunition if the student needs additional practice or remedial training.
• Core X target backers, hearing protection, eye protection, weapons cleaning kit, holster or duty belt, flashlight, 2-3 magazines with magazine pouch.
• BDU (battle dress uniform) or jeans, shirt with a collar (no tee shirts), boots or tennis shoes (no open toe shoes). A hat may also be worn if desired. Rain gear if appropriate.
• Water or other non-alcoholic beverages are permitted on the range.