Applicants may contact Public Safety’s Human Resource staff at (803) 935-5299 with any questions or needed guidance related to possible employment with the Division.
Human Service Law Enforcement Since 1963
About Public Safety
BHDD Office of Mental Health’s Public Safety Division is a fully operational, CALEA-accredited police department with statewide jurisdiction. It employs certified officers and security specialists, and operates its own communication center, manned by dispatchers. The Division provides internal and external law enforcement and security for the Agency’s inpatient services and long-term care, and is also responsible for conducting investigations, participating in disaster response, transporting patients and residents, assisting employees, and supporting the Agency’s mental health centers.
Careers with Public Safety
Public Safety employment vacancies are posted on the South Carolina Careers website. The Division provides guidance for all applicants and candidates to ease any concerns related to employment with Public Safety. Applicants may contact Public Safety’s Human Resource staff at (803) 935-5299 with any questions or needed guidance related to possible employment with the Division.
Commendations & Complaints
Commendations or complaints may be submitted to the Division of Public Safety. Please use the form(s) below to register your complaint/s or to commend a Public Safety officer or employee. Commendation or complaint form(s) may be submitted in person or mailed to SC Department of Mental Health, Division of Public Safety, 7901 Farrow Road, Building #17, Columbia, SC 29203; by Fax (803) 935-5492; or by email to PublicSafety@scdmh.org.
- For dispatch, call (803) 935-5470.
- To make an anonymous complaint by phone, call (803) 935-5485.
**All complaints regarding the Division of Public Safety or its employees are investigated, including anonymous complaints.**
In September of 2022, South Carolina Law Enforcement Accreditation, Inc. (SCLEA) approved State accreditation to the BHDD Office of Mental Health Division of Public Safety for a period of three years. Because Public Safety received a four-year re-accreditation from the Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies, Inc. (CALEA) in July of 2022, the division is now “dual-certified”, a truly significant and impressive achievement. In his letter to the Division announcing the Council’s approval, SCLEA Chairman John Tucker wrote, “State Accreditation represents a strong commitment to professional excellence. The work displayed by your agency in achieving this prestigious award is indicative of strong leadership and strict adherence to standards.”
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Helpful Links
Do you have a complaint regarding services being provided to a child by a state agency? Please submit your complaint to the South Carolina Department of Children’s Advocacy by phone (1-800-206-1957) or via the electronic submission form.
Notices
Language assistance services are available to you free of charge by calling 1-805-360-3326. Please enter Pin #: 81767494 and be prepared to state your language.
Los servicios de asistencia lingüística están disponibles sin cargo llamando al 1-805-360-3326. Por favor, ingrese su número de pin 81767494 y prepárese para decir su idioma.
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