Job Description

Posting number: 189687

Department: Department of Probation, Parole & Pardon

Division: Field Office-Spartanburg

Job classification: Probation and Parole Law Enforcement Officer II

Posting type: Open

Categories: Law Enforcement, Probation

Summary

Under direct supervision, Sex Offender Agent III is expected to have a thorough understanding of the sex offender conditions, laws, restrictions and forms that are associated with the program. This includes an understanding of the South Carolina Sex Offender Registry requirements, proximity limitations on where the offenders may live, work, and frequent, sex offender treatment processes, and the use of digital media. Agents are also expected to be able to identify red flag behaviors associated with reoffending. Agents need to understand the offense cycle of sex offenders in order to determine if an offender is at risk of acting out. Further, they need to have an understanding of various treatment methods for sex offenders in order to monitor their progress.

Examples of duties

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 (to include Class 1 or Offender Supervision Specialist experience) may be substituted; or a high school diploma and four (4) years of military or certified law enforcement experience (to include Class 1 or Offender Supervision Specialist experience) may be substituted.

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. Must be currently Class-1 Law Enforcement certified.

NOTE: Must be currently Class 1 (C -1) certified law enforcement officer from the South Carolina Criminal Justice Academy.

Qualifications

A bachelor's degree with at least 15 semester hours in social or behavioral science courses; an associate’s degree and two (2) years of military or certified law enforcement experience (to include Class 1 or Offender Supervision Specialist experience) may be substituted; or a high school diploma and four (4) years of military or certified law enforcement experience (to include Class 1 or Offender Supervision Specialist experience) may be substituted. Knowledge of sex offender population and specialized supervision techniques. Experience in probation and parole work.

Supplemental information

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

Please complete the state application to include current and previous work history and education. A resume will not be reviewed to determine if an applicant has met the minimum qualifications for the position.

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).