Special Agent II – Investigative Services/Midlands Position Available In Richland, South Carolina

Company:

State of South Carolina

Salary:

$66700

JobFull-timeOnsite

Job Description

Special Agent II•Investigative Services/Midlands

Salary
$66,700.00 Annually
Location Richland County, SC
Job Type
FTE•Full-Time
Job Number
25-019
Agency
State Law Enforcement Division (SLED)
Division
Investigative Services
Opening Date
02/14/2025
Closing Date
2/23/2025 11:59 PM Eastern
Residency Requirement
Yes

Class Code:

JC30

Position Number:

60005724

Normal Work Schedule:

Other
Pay Band
Band 6
Hiring Range•Min.
$66,700.00
Opening Date
02/14/2025
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 one of the following counties: Lancaster, Chester, Fairfield, Kershaw, Richland, Lexington, Saluda, Edgefield, Aiken, or McCormick.
Normal Work Schedule (Other):
Work week will be 43 hours, Monday•Friday, 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
The State Law Enforcement Division (SLED) is searching to fill a Special Agent position in our Investigative Services•Midlands Region. The ideal candidate must have a bachelor’s degree, integrity, and a strong desire for public service.
General Responsibility
Under general supervision, participates in the detection of crime and enforcement of criminal laws. Plan and conduct complete investigations and administrative cases, or conduct portions of investigations. Perform tasks supporting local law enforcement in assigned counties.
Specific Duties

Conduct Investigations:

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. 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.

Support Local Law Enforcement:

Participate in measures to prevent and/or control civil disorder and acts of violence as they may arise from labor disputes, riots or insurrection, protests or civil dissent and large gatherings of people. Participate in providing physical security for critical installations, stocks of essential supplies and vital equipment. Participate in the evacuation of persons from areas threatened by actual or impending disaster. Perform extradition and 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 statements/affidavits from suspects, victims and witnesses to crimes or relevant matters. Provide oral communication concerning cases and matters for briefing/advising other agents, supervisors, prosecutors and other officials. Draft, write and/or dictate 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.

Support Program Areas:

Perform various support tasks relating to programmatic duties such as uniform crime reporting, National Crime Information Center (NCIC) auditing, executive protection, criminal intelligence, missing person matters, regulatory services, and/or marijuana eradication. Minimum and Additional Requirements
Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university. Must currently be certified as a Class I law enforcement officer from the SC Criminal Justice Academy with a minimum of three (3) years of law enforcement experience.
Must possess strong verbal and written communication skills.
Knowledge of law enforcement investigative techniques, interviewing methods, inspections, compliance review strategies, and overall case management procedures.
Subject to overnight travel, 24-hours emergency call.
Preferred Qualifications
Investigative experience at a public law enforcement agency 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
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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