Here are 7 of the most dangerous, but well-paying open jobs in SC right now
Looking for a well-paying job and not concerned about risk? There are options available in South Carolina, from police and fire to hauling dangerous goods.
According to job-posting site indeed.com, a dangerous job is “one that exposes employees to some type of major risk — a dangerous job may involve heavy machinery, harmful substances, distracted drivers or dangerous weather.”
Fatal work injury stats in SC
The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics list for 2024 include:
- 103 fatal work injuries in South Carolina in 2024.
- Transportation incidents (40) were the most frequent type of fatal event in South Carolina, accounting for 39% of all fatal work injuries in the state. The share is 37% nationally.
- The construction sector had the highest number of fatalities at 23.
- Wage and salary workers accounted for 91 workplace fatalities in the state.
- Exposure to harmful substances or environments (24) accounted for 23 percent of South Carolina worker fatalities; nationally the share was 14 percent.
7 dangerous open SC jobs in April
FedEx, part-time dangerous goods agent, in North Charleston, beginning pay is $21.24 an hour. The job involves handling dangerous goods including aircraft/truck loading.
Commercial roofing foreman with Baker Roofing Company in Greenville, full-time job in commercial roofing, residential construction, metal fabrication, and restoration.
Armed security patrol officer with Community Services Associates, Inc. in Hilton Head Island, $21 - $24 an hour - Full-time at Sea Pines neighborhood. Supports the emergency planning, wildlife control, preservation of property, traffic control, and fire coordination programs, policies and activities and manages incidents and prepares reports prior to submission to other police agencies as required by law.
Boat test and warranty technician with Velvet Drive LLC in Liberty, Tests and repairs of Velvet Drive transmission products, requires frequent driving of company vehicles while towing an approximately 30-foot, company-owned trailer and boat.
Corrections officer with Horry County in Conway, $60,000 - $75,000 a year - Full-time. Oversees people who have been arrested and are awaiting trial or who have been sentenced to serve time in the Detention Center in direct and in-direct supervision housing units, conducts searches for contraband, conducts inmate counts, supervises meal servings, conducts watch tours, maintains housing unit logbook, and maintains an orderly housing unit operation.
Firefighter/EMT with Horry County Conway, $50,500 a year - Full-time. Firefighting, rescue operations, medical care, and hazardous material mitigation. Must work in all weather conditions, work 24-hour shifts, and be willing to work overtime.
Police officer recruit for the City of Greenville, $57,353.40 a year - Full-time — entry-level recruit position Recruits will complete a 12-week training program through the South Carolina Criminal Justice Academy and then complete the Greenville Police Department’s field training program as well as a month probationary internal training process.