Salary: $56,237.00 - $59,679.00 Annually Location : Greenville County, SC Job Type: FTE - Full-Time Job Number: 168900 Agency: Department of Probation, Parole & Pardon Division: Field Office-Greenville Opening Date: 11/19/2024 Closing Date: 12/6/2024 5:00 PM Eastern Residency Requirement: Yes Class Code:: JC33 Position Number:: 60028054 Normal Work Schedule:: Other Normal Work Schedule (Other):: 8:00 a. m. - 5:00 p. m. Pay Band: Band 6 Hiring Range - Min.: $56,237.00 Hiring Range - Max.: $59,679.00 Opening Date: 09/10/2024 EEO Statement: Equal Opportunity Employer Agency Specific Application Procedures:: All employees interested in applying for the position must apply on-line at www.careers.sc.gov no later than 5 p.m. on the closing date. Residency Requirement (specifics):: Must reside within the assigned county within which they work. Employees choosing to live outside their assigned county must receive approval from their chain of command. Veteran Preference Statement: South Carolina is making our Veterans a priority for employment in state agencies and institutions. Job Responsibilities 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. 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 (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. NOTE: Must be currently Class 1 (C -1) certified law enforcement officer from the South Carolina Criminal Justice Academy. Preferred 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. Additional Comments 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). Benefits for State Employees The state of South Carolina offers eligible employees generous benefits, including health and dental insurance; retirement and savings plan options; and paid vacation and sick leave. Plus, work-life balance programs such as telecommuting and flexible work schedules are available to employees of some state agencies. Insurance Benefits Eligible employees may enroll in health insurance, which includes prescription coverage and wellness benefits. Other available insurance benefits include dental, vision, term life insurance, long term disability and flexible spending accounts for health and child care expenses. Retirement Benefits State employees are also offered retirement plan options, including defined benefit and defined contribution plans. Additionally, eligible employees may elect to participate in the South Carolina Deferred Compensation Program, which is a voluntary, supplemental retirement savings plan offering 401(k) and 457 plan options. Workplace Benefits State employees may also be eligible for other benefits, including tuition assistance; holiday, annual and sick leave; and discounts on purchases, travel and more. Note: The benefits above are available to most state employees, with the exception of those in temporary positions. Employees in temporary grant and time-limited positions may be eligible for all, some or none of these benefits as benefits are associated with each position type. For these positions, contact the hiring agency to determine what benefits may be available. 01 Indicate your highest level of education completed.
- High School/GED
- Associate Degree
- Bachelor's Degree
- Master's Degree or higher
02 How many years of relevant experience do you have in law enforcement, probation & parole, or the armed forces?
- 1 - 2 years
- 3 - 4 years
- 5 years or more
- None
03 Are you currently employed with SCDPPPS?
04 If currently employed with SCDPPPS please list your current position and location. 05 Are you currently Class 1 (C -1) certified law enforcement officer from the South Carolina Criminal Justice Academy?
06 Please present a brief statement of interests and qualifications for the position you are applying for. 07 How did you find out about this position?
- State Government website (careers.sc.gov)
- Career Fair
- Social Media
- Friend
- DPPPS Recruiter
- DPPPS Employee
- TV/Streaming
- Internet/online
- Other
08 If you answered DPPPS Employee or DPPPS Recruiter please list the name of the employee. 09 If you answered Other please tell us how you learned of this position. Required Question