S.C. Code Ann. § 25-9-550: Authority of special law enforcement officer.

A special law enforcement officer appointed pursuant to this article is authorized to:

(1) preserve the peace and protect the people of this State;

(2) detain and arrest individuals without a warrant for criminal offenses occurring within the officer's presence or view and necessary to maintain and establish public peace, health, or safety in the State;

(3) exercise the same powers, duties, rights, privileges, and immunities that are afforded law enforcement officers of this State;

(4) possess and carry firearms and other weapons as authorized while on duty; and

(5) exercise statewide jurisdiction.