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Probation & Parole LEO I #09-2026 ***INTERNAL APPLICANTS ONLY***
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What they do
A Probation Officer or Correctional Treatment Specialist supervises criminal offenders who have been placed on probation as part of a court sentence. Meets with offenders and families, monitors activities, and checks to see that the terms of the probation are being followed. Arranges social services for the offender such as drug rehab or job training; writes reports and recommendations to the court.
$63,953 / year median in South Carolina
+9% projected growth
Job Description
THIS IS A SCDPPPS INTERNAL POSTING ONLY
- Reviews background information, interviews offenders, assesses offender risk and needs and develops supervision plans.
Additional Comments Non-certified starting salary:
$52,147 Certified starting salary: $54,233 S.C. Department of Probation, Parole and Pardon Services is a para-military organization. If considered for hire applicants are subject to the following: physical ability test (PAT), background check, credit check, cybervetting check, driving records check, criminal records check, screening for illicit drugs; must undergo a physical exam and psychological exam. For this position the applicants are required to take the Nelson-Denny Test (Reading Comprehension & Vocabulary test). Please call (803)734-6000 and schedule for the test. On the scheduled date of testing, applicants must bring the following:- Copy of Application
- Certified college transcript
- Driver's License
- Social Security Card or other verification of SS # Once an applicant has successfully passed the reading comprehension test, he or she may be contacted by the Human Resources Office.