Greenville County Schools recently dedicated its School Security Center in honor of the late Sgt. William Conley Jumper Jr.
Jumper worked as a canine officer for the Greenville County Sheriff’s Office for 28 years. He spent 10 years serving in the School Enforcement Division. Jumper was killed in the line of duty on Oct. 20, 2020.
“Sgt. Jumper was more than just a deputy sheriff. He was a man of integrity and passion, and when I say passion, I mean a dedicated lawman through and through,” said Greenville County Sheriff Hobart Lewis.
Jumper’s family, school district leaders, elected officials and sheriff’s deputies gathered on the five-year anniversary of his passing for a special dedication service at the GCS Schools Security Center. The center’s new sign was unveiled at the ceremony.
During the ceremony, Greenville County Sheriff’s Deputy Cat Jumper spoke of her father’s commitment to fostering an inclusive and nurturing school environment while serving in the School Enforcement Division.
“His exceptional leadership and mentorship have not only enriched the educational landscape but have also created a lasting impact on our community by encouraging an environment of growth, resilience and lifelong learning,” Cat Jumper said.
GCS Security Department and the Greenville County Sheriff’s Office School Enforcement Division operate out of the Sgt. William Conley Jumper Jr. School Security Center at 2 Space Drive in Taylors. The school district’s board of trustees unanimously approved naming the security center after Jumper in May.
Superintendent Burke Royster said all who pass through the center’s doors will be forever reminded of Jumper’s ultimate sacrifice and challenged to carry out their duties in a manner that emulates his example.
“We dedicate this school security center to the memory of Sgt. William Conley Jumper Jr., whose life of service and sacrifice inspires us to protect with courage and serve with honor,” Royster said.
About Jumper
Sgt. William Conley Jumper Jr. was born in Spartanburg. He graduated from the University of South Carolina Upstate and the South Carolina Criminal Justice Academy.
Jumper was a law enforcement canine officer with the Greenville County Sheriff’s Office for 28 years. He spent 10 years working in the School Enforcement Division. Jumper was also a task force officer for Homeland Security.
Jumper was killed in the line of duty on Oct. 20, 2020, while investigating a traffic stop on Interstate 85 near White Horse Road. He posthumously received the Medal of Valor for the events that led to his death.
