Special Agent II/III – Investigative Services/Low Country Region Position Available In Colleton, South Carolina

Special Agent II/III

• Investigative Services/Low Country Region
  
  Salary
  $66,700.00
• $73,370.00 Annually
  Location Colleton County, SC
  Job Type
  FTE
• Full-Time
  Job Number
  25-061
  Agency
  State Law Enforcement Division (SLED)
  Division
  Investigative Services
  Opening Date
  06/11/2025
  Closing Date
  6/22/2025 11:59 PM Eastern
  Residency Requirement
  Yes

Class Code:

JC30

Position Number:

60005472

Normal Work Schedule:

Other
Pay Band
Band 6
Hiring Range

• Min.
  $66,700.00
  Hiring Range
• Max.

$73,370.00
Opening Date
06/11/2025
EEO Statement
Equal Opportunity Employer

Agency Specific Application Procedures:

All applicants must complete the on-line State application to include all current and previous work history and education. A resume will not be accepted in lieu of a completed application, nor will it be used to determine if an applicant has met the qualifications for the position.
Residency Requirement (specifics):
Must reside in or be willing to relocate to Allendale, Bamberg, Barnwell, Beaufort, Berkeley, Calhoun, Charleston, Colleton, Dorchester, Hampton, Jasper, or Orangeburg county.
Normal Work Schedule (Other):
Work week will be 43 hours, including some weekends and evenings, and subject to emergency call 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
Veteran Preference Statement
South Carolina is making our Veterans a priority for employment in state agencies and institutions.

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About SLED
The South Carolina Law Enforcement Division (SLED) is a premier statewide law enforcement agency dedicated to serving and protecting the citizens of South Carolina. With a proud history rooted in integrity, professionalism, and public service, SLED is committed to providing high-quality investigative, intelligence, and forensic services to support law enforcement agencies across the state.
At SLED, we value dedication, ethical conduct, accountability, and a strong commitment to justice. Our agency plays a vital role in maintaining public safety and supporting criminal justice efforts at the local, state, and federal levels. From advanced forensic science to homeland security, criminal investigations, and criminal justice information systems, SLED’s diverse responsibilities make it one of the most dynamic law enforcement agencies in the state.
We foster a professional work environment where teamwork, respect, and continuous improvement are fundamental. Our employees are held to the highest standards and are given opportunities to grow within a mission-driven organization that makes a meaningful difference in South Carolina communities.
Learn more about why you should join our team at www.sled.sc.gov.
General Responsibility
As part of the Low Country Region under general supervision, participate in the detection of crime and enforcement of criminal laws. Plan and conduct complete investigations and administrative cases, or conduct portions of investigation. Perform tasks supporting local law enforcement in assigned counties.
Specific Duties

Conduct Investigations:

Gather and develop material facts and obtain supporting information relating to violations or possible violations of state or federal law. Interview or interrogate, as appropriate, suspects, victims and witnesses to crimes or relevant matters. Examine records, collect physical and documentary evidence and establish contacts with law enforcement personnel and the public. Make arrests, raids, searches and seizures. Serve subpoenas and court orders. Conduct surveillance of criminal suspects. Organize and manage case load. Initiate contact with persons in a position to provide information and/or operational assistance in a matter under investigation and be responsible for controlling the assigned activities of persons who have agreed to act as an informant or confidential source. Gather and develop material facts and obtain supporting information relating to the suitability and fitness of persons being considered for high public office or for employment, license or registration with SLED.

Support Local Law Enforcement:

Provide manpower and technical assistance to various law enforcement agencies as provided within SLED’s mission statement. Participate in the evacuation of persons from areas threatened by actual or impending disaster. Perform extraditions, transport high risk prisoners. Provide physical security for judges, juries and witnesses in high risk trials. Assist in the sequestration of juries in high profile or capital case trials. Participate in stakeouts for fugitives or high risk targets of anticipated crimes as well as tracking, locating, and apprehending fleeing suspects.

Report Information:

Prepare written administrative and investigative reports that are in compliance with agency standards. Provide oral communication concerning cases and matters for briefing/advising other agents, supervisors, prosecutors and other officials. Prepare various reports of investigative findings and prepare status reports for investigations. Provide written or oral testimony in state or federal court as to investigative findings.

Perform Administrative Tasks:

Perform various administrative tasks related to training, communications, special assignments and other functional areas of responsibility. Conduct various administrative investigations, and reports findings in a clear and concise report. Maintain and organize case material for reporting. Ensure that Victim services are rendered to victims of crime. Must execute duties in compliance with agency policies and procedures, as well as CALEA standards.

Support Program Areas:

Perform various support to the various units within SLED (ie. executive protection, criminal intelligence, missing person matters, regulatory services, tactical services). Perform related duties as required.
Minimum and Additional Requirements
Bachelor’s Degree from accredited college/university.
Must have a minimum of three (3) years of law enforcement experience.
Must be a Class I certified Law Enforcement officer by the South Carolina Criminal Justice Academy.
Knowledge of law enforcement investigative techniques, interviewing methods, inspections, compliance review strategies, and overall case management procedures.
Position subject to overnight travel and twenty-four hour emergency call.
Preferred Qualifications
Investigative experience is preferred.
Additional Comments
South Carolina Law Enforcement Division (SLED) is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions, including, but not limited, to lactation), national origin, age (40 or older), disability or genetic information.
SLED offers an exceptional benefits package for FTE positions that includes:

• Health, Dental, Vision, Long Term Disability, and Life Insurance for Employee, Spouse, and Children
• 15 days annual (vacation) leave per year
• 15 days sick leave per year
• 13 paid holidays
• State Retirement Plan and Deferred Compensation Programs
  Supplemental questions are considered part of the official application.

Any misrepresentation of yourself may be grounds for disqualification.
Conditional selection based on candidate education, training, experience, oral interviews and clearance of background investigation.
Employer
State of South Carolina
Agency
State Law Enforcement Division (SLED)
Address
4400 Broad River Road
Columbia, South Carolina, 29210
Phone
803-896-7199
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