Job Description

Posting number: 011400

Department: Department of Corrections

Division: Office of Inspector General

Job classification: Law Enforcement Investigator III

Posting type: Open

Categories: Corrections, Law Enforcement, Investigative, Safety, Security

Summary

This is an Internal Posting, only current SCDC employees will be considered.

• Reports directly to the appropriate OIG Unit Major.
• Reviews all investigative reports upon submission and ensures that reports and investigations have been completed completely, thoroughly timely, and aligned with standards and expectations.
• Supervises day to day operations of assigned employees and willingly performs other investigative and administrative related duties as assigned.
• This position involves critical duties and responsibilities that must continue to be performed during crisis situations and contingency operations, system procedures and provides liaison w/ other units during incident.
• Assist in monitoring the inmate telephone system within the agency.
• Assists with training programs, interview boards and committees.
• Performs duties as commissioned law enforcement officer when required and as needed.

JOB RESPONSIBLITIES:

1. Supervises day-to-day SCDC investigative operations and offers support for correctional facilities statewide. Monitors workflow, data accuracy and overall quality, assures processes and procedures are accomplished according to established guidelines and regulations; analyzes processes and procedures and makes recommendations for changes and implements change upon approval by the OIG unit major.
2. Reviews, in a timely manner, investigative work product for accuracy. Ensures secondary reports, statements, and other investigative material have been completed and included in the case file, and all policies and procedures have been followed. Conduct regular case reviews with agents to ensure accurate and timely completion of investigations in accordance with SCDC policy. Provides technical assistance with investigations as needed or required. Conduct investigations as directed
3. Manages, supervises and mentors agents to include making hiring recommendations, monitoring and evaluating performance, and initiating corrective and disciplinary actions. Assign work and reviews work in progress. Maintains records related to work time, leave accrual and usage, etc.
4. Responds to calls for service at the request of local agencies. Ensure evidence/statements are properly documented and preserved by subordinates. Performs other investigative related duties as assigned.
5. Assists with planning and administrative functions for special assignments. Supports the OIG command staff with Incident Command System procedures and liaisons with other units in the event of an incident. Assist in monitoring the inmate telephone system throughout the agency.
6. Assists with planning and administrative functions for special assignments. Supports the OIG command staff with Incident Command System procedures and liaisons with other units in the event of an incident. Assist in monitoring the inmate telephone system throughout the agency.
7. Coordinates work activities, program functions, and special events with other agency departments and correctional facilities. Assists with training programs, interview boards and committees. Perform duties as commissioned Law Enforcement Officer when required, to include being on-call for after-hours response. Performs other duties and administrative tasks as directed.

Questions regarding the application process, this job posting or any other postings with the SCDC should be directed to:

Recruiting and Employment Services

(803) 896-1649

Employment@doc.sc.gov

Examples of duties

State of South Carolina Minimum Requirements

A bachelor’s degree and investigative experience with a public law enforcement agency. Investigative experience with a public law enforcement agency may substitute for the bachelor’s degree on a year-for-year basis.

SCDC Minimum Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree with four (4) years law enforcement/investigative/correctional experience.

OR

• An associate’s degree and six (6) years law enforcement/investigative/correctional experience.

OR

• A high school diploma and eight (8) years law enforcement/investigative/correctional experience.

Must have 2 years’ supervisory or equivalent experience, such as Field Training Officer, Team Leader, or Project Manager as determined by the Inspector General.

Must be current SCCJA Class I certified.

Must reside in South Carolina.

Requires certification by the Law Enforcement Training Council in accordance with 23-23-40 of the Code of Laws of South Carolina 1976 which requires a current class I certification by the SCCJA.

Supplemental information

Filling Multiple Positions: #013464, #020890, #011235.

This position requires travel among assigned facilities/locations within the state. Agents are assigned a permanent vehicle for official use. Some overnight travel for emergency situations or to attend training may be required.

Applicants are encouraged to submit a resume with application.

The South Carolina Department of Corrections is committed to providing equal opportunities to all applicants and does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, age (40 or older), disability or genetic information.

Supplemental questions are considered part of your official application. Any misrepresentation will result in your disqualification from employment. Please complete the state application to include all current and previous work history and education.