Special Agent Ii/Iii - Investigative Services/Pee Dee Regional Office

Salary: $66,700.00 - $73,370.00 Annually
Location : Florence County, SC
Job Type: FTE - Full-Time
Job Number: 23-126
Agency: State Law Enforcement Division (SLED)
Division: Investigative Services-Pee Dee
Opening Date: 01/02/2024
Closing Date: 1/16/2024 11:59 PM Eastern
Residency Requirement: Yes
Class Code:: JC30
Position Number:: 60005790; 60005933
Normal Work Schedule:: Other
Pay Band: Band 6
Hiring Range - Min.: $66,700.00
Hiring Range - Max.: $73,370.00
Opening Date: 01/02/2024
EEO Statement: Equal Opportunity Employer
Agency 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 one of the following counties: Florence, Marion, Williamsburg, Marlboro, Chesterfield, Clarendon, Darlington, Dillon, Horry, Georgetown, Sumter, or Lee.
Normal Work Schedule (Other):: Work week will be 43 hours, Monday - Friday, 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 Investigative Services - Pee Dee Region. The ideal candidate must have a bachelor's degree, integrity, and a strong desire for public service.
General Responsibility
Under general supervision, serve as a Special Agent in SLED's Investigative Services - Pee Dee Regional Office. Participate in the detection of crime and enforcement of criminal laws. Plans and conduct complete investigations and administrative cases, or conduct portions of investigations. Perform tasks supporting local law enforcement in assigned counties.
Specific Duties

• Conduct investigations: Initiate cases and effectively obtain material facts, supporting information, and evidence related to the violations of state and/or federal law. Conduct thorough interviews of suspects/witnesses/victims to crimes or relevant matters. Effectively manage complex criminal investigations and plans supporting enforcement activity to further the investigation.
• Report Information: Consult with supervisor concerning new investigations and significant events related to on-going active investigations. Prepare accurate, thorough, complete, and grammatically correct reports of investigations, reports of interviews, statements, affidavits, and/or other legal documents. Present investigative findings to the court through testimony, as required. Accurately reports statistical information as requested by the supervisor.
• Perform Administrative Tasks: Prepare and submit SLED daily and enters working time into SCEIS in required time period. Ensure case files are up to date and accurate. Close case files after ensuring all required documentation has been completed.
• Support Local Law Enforcement: Initiate, develop, and maintain contact with other law enforcement agencies. Provide assistance with other investigations when requested.
• Support Program Areas: Perform assigned tasks in support of the SLED Pee Dee Regional Office of Investigative Services. Participate in SLED mandatory training and other optional training opportunities that are made available. Maintain SLED issued equipment. Assist other SLED Agents when needed.

Minimum and Additional Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college/university.
• Candidate must be currently certified as a Class I law enforcement officer from the SC Criminal Justice Academy or hold a certification from a federal law enforcement training academy.
• Must have four (4) years law enforcement experience.
• Knowledge of law enforcement investigative techniques, interviewing methods, inspections, compliance review strategies, and overall case management procedures.
• Subject to overnight travel, 24-hours emergency call.

Preferred Qualifications
Three (3) years of investigative experience at a public law enforcement agency is preferred.
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.
SLED offers an exceptional benefits package for FTE positions that includes:
• Health, Dental, Vision, Long Term Disability, and Life Insurance for Employee, Spouse, and Children
• 15 days annual (vacation) leave per year
• 15 days sick leave per year
• 13 paid holidays
• State Retirement Plan and Deferred Compensation Programs
A copy of the Division's EEOP Utilization Report is available at www.sled.sc.gov
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 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.
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Do you have a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university?

• Yes
• No

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Are you a current Class I Certified Law Enforcement Officer through the SC Criminal Justice Academy or a holder of a federal law enforcement certification from a federal law enforcement training academy?

• Yes
• No

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Do you have a minimum of four (4) years of law enforcement experience?

• Yes
• No

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Do you have any law enforcement or investigative experience? If yes, please describe.
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Do you reside in or are you willing to relocate to one of the following SC counties? Florence, Marion, Williamsburg, Marlboro, Chesterfield, Clarendon, Darlington, Dillon, Horry, Georgetown, Sumter, or Lee.

• Yes
• No

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I understand this position is subject to overnight travel and 24-hour emergency call.

• Yes
• No

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If offered the position, are you willing to accept a salary offer between $66,700 and $73,370?

• Yes
• No

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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?

• Yes
• No

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As part of the application process, are you willing to submit to a polygraph examination?

• Yes
• No

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Have you ever used/experimented with any illegal drugs? If yes, provide name of drug and last date used.
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Have you ever purchased or sold any illegal drugs? If yes, provide name of drug and date of action.
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I understand that these supplemental questions are an official part of this application. Any attempt to misrepresent myself may be grounds for disqualification.

• Yes
• No

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I have read each question carefully and affirm or attest that all questions answered are true and correct?

• Yes
• No

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How did you learn about this career opportunity? (Careers.SC.Gov; LinkedIn; Employee Referral; Career Fair; Direct E-Mail; Etc.) Please specify below.
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