Salary: $58,000.00 - $73,370.00 AnnuallyLocation : Richland County, SCJob Type: FTE - Full-TimeJob Number: 24-156Agency: State Law Enforcement Division (SLED)Division: Investigative ServicesOpening Date: 11/26/2024Closing Date: 12/10/2024 9:03 AM EasternResidency Requirement: YesClass Code:: JC20/30Position Number:: 61151668Normal Work Schedule:: OtherPay Band: Band 6Hiring Range - Min.: $58,000.00Hiring Range - Max.: $73,370.00Opening Date: 10/15/2024EEO Statement: Equal Opportunity EmployerAgency Specific Application Procedures:: All applicants must complete the on-line State application to include all current and previous work history and education. A resume will not be accepted in lieu of a completed application, nor will it be used to determine if an applicant has met the qualifications for the position.Residency Requirement (specifics):: Must reside in or be willing to relocate to within a 50 mile radius of SLED Headquarters (4400, Broad River Road, Columbia, SC).Normal Work Schedule (Other):: Work week will be 43 hours, including weekends and evenings, and subject to emergency call 24 hours a day, seven days a week.Veteran Preference Statement: South Carolina is making our Veterans a priority for employment in state agencies and institutions.Job Responsibilities The State Law Enforcement Division (SLED) is searching to fill a Special Agent position in our Investigations - Financial Fraud unit. The ideal candidate must have a bachelor's degree, integrity, and a strong desire for public service. General ResponsibilityUnder general supervision, uses accounting, auditing, computer, and investigative skills to assist in examining financial evidence of an alleged crime. Specific Duties
- Support Investigations: Conduct and coordinate the examination of complex financial investigations in cooperation with case agents, prosecuting attorneys and others by providing knowledge of accounting and financial practices, securities, banking laws, conventional and non conventional financial systems, and profit/non profit businesses. Independently conduct forensic analysis of financial data. Assess the value of financial evidence. Unravel sophisticated techniques for moving funds and shielding illegal activity. Provide financial profiles of individuals and groups. Identify and trace funding sources/disposition of illicit activities. May participate in subject and key witness interviews and testify as needed as a fact and/or expert witness in judicial proceedings. Maintain up-to-date case management records.
- Report Information: Prepare detailed financial findings and conclusions, in-depth forensic accounting investigative reports, exhibits, presentations, and briefings.
- Perform Administrative Task: Manage assigned case load and keep up to date case management records. Maintain appropriate training and membership of professional organizations to stay abreast of latest trends and changes in laws related to area of responsibility.
- Internal Investigations: Assist other departments dealing with financial and/or fraudulent investigations.
Minimum and Additional Requirements
- Bachelor's Degree in accounting or a degree in a related field such as business administration or finance from an accredited college or university.
- Must have the ability to obtain Class I Law Enforcement Officer Certification through the SC Criminal Justice Academy if not already certified.
- Knowledge of principles, practices, theories, and techniques of accounting, auditing, and fraud investigations.
- Knowledge of electronic recordkeeping and accounting/analytical software systems.
- Must have strong written, oral communication skills, and analytical skills including the ability to provide testimony in judicial proceedings.
- Must have basic data entry and computer skills including proficiency in the use of Microsoft Excel to summarize and analyze large volumes of data.
- Subject to overnight travel and twenty-four hour emergency call.
Preferred Qualifications
- Professional experience in accounting, auditing, and/or fraud investigations.
- Class I law enforcement officer from the S.C. Criminal Justice Academy.
- Licensed as a Certified Public Accountant (CPA), Certified Internal Auditor (CIA), or a Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE).
Additional Comments South Carolina Law Enforcement Division (SLED) is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions, including, but not limited, to lactation), national origin, age (40 or older), disability or genetic information. Supplemental questions are considered part of the official application. Any misrepresentation of yourself may be grounds for disqualification.Conditional selection based on candidate education, training, experience, oral interviews and clearance of background investigation.Benefits for State EmployeesThe 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 BenefitsEligible 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 BenefitsState 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 BenefitsState 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 Do you have a bachelor's degree in accounting or a degree in a related field such as business administration or finance from an accredited college or university?
02 Are you a current Class I Certified Law Enforcement Officer through the SC Criminal Justice Academy?
03 I understand that I must have the ability to obtain Class I Law Enforcement Officer Certification through the SC Criminal Justice Academy if I am not already certified.
04 Do you have any professional experience in accounting, auditing, and/or fraud investigations? If yes, please describe in detail. 05 Do you have any accounting certifications such as: Certified Public Accountant (CPA), Certified Internal Auditor (CIA), or a Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE))? If yes, please list them below with your date of certification. 06 Do you reside in or are you willing to relocate to within a 50 mile radius of SLED Headquarters (4400, Broad River Road, Columbia, SC)?
07 If offered the position, are you willing to accept a salary between $58,000 and $73,370?
08 I understand that this position is subject to overnight travel and twenty-four emergency call.
09 As part of the application process, are you willing to submit to a background investigation to include: a criminal history check, driving record, history of drug use, employer and personal reference checks?
10 As part of the application process, are you willing to submit to a polygraph examination?
11 Have you ever used/experimented with any illegal drugs? If yes, provide name of drug and last date used. 12 Have you ever purchased or sold any illegal drugs? If yes, provide name of drug and date of action. 13 I understand that these supplemental questions are an official part of this application. Any attempt to misrepresent myself may be grounds for disqualification.
14 I have read each question carefully and affirm or attest that all questions answered are true and correct?
15 How did you learn about this career opportunity? (Careers.SC.Gov; LinkedIn; Employee Referral; Career Fair; Direct E-Mail; Etc.) Please specify below. Required Question