Special Agent I/II/III – SVU/Child Fatalities Position Available In Richland, South Carolina

Company:

State of South Carolina

Salary:

$65685

JobFull-timeOnsite

Job Description

Special Agent

I/II/III

SVU/Child Fatalities

Salary
$58,000.00
$73,370.00 Annually
Location Richland County, SC
Job Type
FTE
Full-Time
Job Number
25-015
Agency
State Law Enforcement Division (SLED)
Division
Investigative Services
Opening Date
02/24/2025
Closing Date
3/10/2025 11:59 PM Eastern
Residency Requirement
Yes

Class Code:

JC20/30

Position Number:

61054536

Normal Work Schedule:

Other
Pay Band
Band 5
Band 6
Hiring Range

Min.
$58,000.00
Hiring Range
Max.

$73,370.00
Opening Date
02/24/2025
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):
Applicant must reside in or be willing to relocate to one of the following counties: 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 weekends and holidays/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.

DESCRIPTION

BENEFITS
QUESTIONS
Job Responsibilities

General Responsibility:

Serve as a Special Agent in SLED’s Special Victims Unit

Department of Child Fatalities.

Participate in the detection of crime and enforcement of criminal laws. Plan and conduct complete investigations of child death, child abuse and/or child neglect, and other complex investigations. Perform tasks supporting local law enforcement when requested.

Specific Duties:

Conduct Investigations:

Gather and develop material facts, supporting information, and evidence related to the violations of state and/or federal law, specifically regarding child deaths, child abuse, and/or child neglect. Interview or interrogate, as appropriate, suspects, victims and witnesses to crimes or relevant matters; examine records and collect physical and documentary evidence. Make arrests, searches and seizures, conduct surveillance of criminal suspects, and organize and manage case load.

Report Information:

Consult with supervisor concerning new investigations and significant events related to on-going active investigations. Prepares accurate, thorough, complete, and grammatically correct reports of investigations, reports of interviews, statements, affidavits, and/or other legal documents. Present investigative findings to the court through testimony, as required.

Support Local and State Agencies:

Develop professional relationships with local law enforcement agencies, coroners, and other local and state agencies to build relationships that will foster a positive work environment and support the overall mission of SLED and the Child Death Investigation Task Forces (CDITF). Assists with training on child death investigations and CDITF. Provides assistance with other investigations when requested.

Perform Administrative Tasks:

Prepare and submit SLED daily and enters working time into SCEIS in required time period. Ensure case files are up to date and accurate. Close case files after ensuring all required documentation has been completed.

Support Program Areas:

Perform assigned tasks in support of the

SLED SVU.

Participate in SLED mandatory training. Maintain SLED issued equipment. Assist other SLED units as assigned and perform other details or duties as required. Minimum and Additional Requirements
Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university.
Must be a commissioned certified law enforcement officer as required by the SC Criminal Justice Academy. If your certification is from another state or the federal government, you must successfully complete the requirements of the S.C. Criminal Justice Academy to become a Class I Law Enforcement Officer in South Carolina. Skilled verbal and written communication and ability to articulate and explain complex situations/incidents in a straightforward, simple manner. Skilled in judgement and planning. Ability to recognize probable cause. Must be computer proficient in Microsoft Office programs. Assignments will be throughout the state and on rare occasions out of state. Some assignments may require overnight stays. The agent will work and response statewide when requested. Preferred Qualifications
One year (1) of experience dealing specifically with child abuse/child death investigation preferred. Two (2) years of experience performing investigative duties with a public law enforcement agency.
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
Paid Parental Leave
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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