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State of South Carolina

Electronics Detection Canine Handler #26-118INTERNAL APPLICANTS ONLY

Pay: Not specified

Posted: 7 weeks ago

Location: Greenville, SC (Onsite)

Last Updated: 12 hours ago

Hours: Full-Time

Expires: 10/5/2026

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What they do

A Surveillance Officer or Investigator uses surveillance tools and techniques to investigate a case for a private client. May follow an individual or watch a home or office site and use cameras, binoculars or GPS technology for surveillance

$47,283 / year median in South Carolina

+0% projected growth

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Job Description

Job Responsibilities

THIS IS A SCDPPPS INTERNAL POSTING ONLY
2 POSITIONS
A special assignment pay of $6875 will be applied to anyone selected.
Applicant will be required to provide statewide coverage with the assigned Electronics Detection Canine Under general supervision of the Sex Offender Program Manager, the Electronics Detection Canine (EDC) Handler is responsible for daily training and care of the assigned canine.

Directs canine in attempts to detect unlawful electronic devices or storage media in violation of SCDPPPS Standard Sex Offender Conditions. Assists other Federal, State, and Local Agencies with lawful searches. Provides guidance and direction to Sex Offender Agents. Minimum and Additional Requirements A bachelor's degree with at least 15 semester hours in social or behavioral science courses and experience in probation and parole work. An associate's degree and two (2) years of military or certified law enforcement experience may substituted; or a high school diploma and four (4) years of military or certified law enforcement experience may be substituted. Preferred Qualifications Minimum of one year of SCDPPPS Agent experience preferred. Agent must have a strong desire to work with an assigned canine and a willingness to commit to the EDC position for a minimum of five years. Preferably prior canine handling experience (K-9). Knowledge of modern law enforcement techniques and procedures. C-1 Certification by the Law Enforcement Training Council in accordance with § 23-23-40 of the Code of Laws of South Carolina 1976. Additional Comments

2 POSITIONS
A special assignment pay of $6875 will be applied to anyone selected.
Applicant will be required to provide statewide coverage with the assigned Electronics Detection Canine.

Please note:

This is an entirely on-site, in-office position.

NECESSARY SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

Certification by the Law Enforcement Training Council in accordance with 23-23-40 of the Code of Laws of South Carolina 1976.

SCDPPPS DISCIPLINARY ACTIONS ARE CONSIDERED DURING THE INTERVIEW PHASE. SCDPPPS IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY, AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EMPLOYER

The South Carolina Department of Probation, Parole and Pardon Services is committed to maintaining a workforce that is free of unlawful discrimination, including harassment on the bases of race, color, national origin, religion, age (40+) or disability, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions, sexual orientation, or gender identity).