Job Description

Posting number: 011180

Department: Department of Corrections

Division: Office of Inspector General

Job classification: Law Enforcement Investigator II

Posting type: Open

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

Summary

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

• Serves as the first line supervisor for the SCDC OIG training and operations component which is responsible for the management and oversight of the CALEA accreditation process and assigned accreditation personnel, where applicable.
• Ensures accreditation process and accreditation personnel are compliant with established standards.
• Assists the OIG training component with planning and execution of required and elective law enforcement specific training under guidance from the SC Law Enforcement Training Council.
• Performs other essential duties of an OIG Supervisor to include being subjected to on-call schedules, rotating shifts, and response during emergencies.

JOB RESPONSIBLITIES:

1. Coordinates agency programs, training, and special events with internal departments and correctional facilities. Assists the Major with oversight of OIG policy development, accreditation, onboarding, and training records. Performs commissioned law enforcement and administrative duties as directed. Delivers training for Class I officers. Provides support for NCIC TAC and SC DMV administration, ensuring compliance and system integrity.
2. Conducts criminal and administrative investigations by gathering facts, interviewing involved parties, collecting evidence, and coordinating with law enforcement. Executes arrests, searches, seizures, and surveillance; manages caseloads; serves legal documents; and oversees informants or confidential sources to support investigative operations.
3. Prepare written statements/ affidavits from suspects, victims and witnesses to crimes or relevant matters. Provide written and/or oral communication concerning cases and matters for briefing/ advising other agents, supervisors, prosecutors, and other officials. Draft, write and/ or dictate clear, concise, and comprehensive reports of investigative findings and prepare status reports for investigations. Provide written or oral testimony in state or federal court as to investigative findings.
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.

Must Reside in South Carolina.

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 high school diploma and investigative experience with a public law enforcement agency. A bachelor's degree may be substituted for the required experience.

SCDC Minimum Requirements:

• A bachelor's degree with two (2) years law enforcement investigative experience.

OR

• An associate’s degree and three (3) years law enforcement investigative experience

OR

• A high school diploma and four (4) years law enforcement investigative experience.

Must be current SCJJA Class I certified. Must possess or be able to obtain appropriate SCCJA instructor certification within (6) months of selection for related subject matter being taught.

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

Supplemental information

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.