Special Agent IIIII Investigative ServicesPiedmont
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Job Location:
Greenville County, SC - USA
Yearly Salary:
$ 70150 - 77165
Posted on:
5 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Job Responsibilities
The S.C. Law Enforcement Division (SLED) is searching to fill a Special Agent position in our Investigative Services - Piedmont Region. The ideal candidate must have a bachelors degree integrity and a strong desire for public service.
About SLED
The South Carolina Law Enforcement Division (SLED) is a premier statewide law enforcement agency dedicated to serving and protecting the citizens of South Carolina. With a proud history rooted in integrity professionalism and public service SLED is committed to providing high-quality investigative intelligence and forensic services to support law enforcement agencies across the state.At SLED we value dedication ethical conduct accountability and a strong commitment to justice. Our agency plays a vital role in maintaining public safety and supporting criminal justice efforts at the local state and federal levels. From advanced forensic science to homeland security criminal investigations and criminal justice information systems SLEDs diverse responsibilities make it one of the most dynamic law enforcement agencies in the state.
We foster a professional work environment where teamwork respect and continuous improvement are fundamental. Our employees are held to the highest standards and are given opportunities to grow within a mission-driven organization that makes a meaningful difference in South Carolina communities.
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General Responsibility:
Serve as a Special Agent participate in the detection of crime and enforcement of criminal laws; plan and conduct complete investigations of complex and administrative cases or conduct portions of complex investigations; perform tasks supporting local law enforcement in assigned counties.
Specific Duties:- Conduct Investigations - Gather and develop material facts and obtain supporting information relating to the suitability and fitness of persons being considered for high public office or for employment license or registration with SLED. Gather and develop material facts and obtain supporting information relating to violations or possible violations of state or federal law. Interview or interrogate as appropriate suspects victims and witnesses to crimes or relevant matters; examine records collect physical and documentary evidence and establish contacts with law enforcement personnel and the public. Make arrests raids searches and seizures; serve subpoenas and court orders; conduct surveillance of criminal suspects; and organize and manage case load. Initiate contact with persons in a position to provide information and/or operational assistance in a matter under investigation and be responsible for controlling the assigned activities of persons who have agreed to act as an informant or confidential source.
- Support Local Law Enforcement - Participate in measures to prevent and/or control civil disorder and acts of violence as they may arise from labor disputes riots or insurrection protests or civil dissent and large gatherings of people. Participate in providing physical security for critical installations stocks of essential supplies and vital equipment. Participate in the evacuation of persons from areas threatened by actual or impending disaster. Perform extraditions; transport high risk prisoners; provide physical security for judges juries and witnesses in high risk trials; assist in the sequestration of juries in high profile or capitol case trials. Participate in stakeouts for fugitives or high risk targets of anticipated crimes and in tracking locating and apprehending fleeing suspects.
- Report Information - Prepare written statements/affidavits from suspects victims and witnesses to crimes or relevant matters. Provide oral communications concerning cases and matters for briefing and advise other agents supervisors prosecutors and other officials. Draft write and/or dictate various reports of investigation findings and prepare status reports for investigations. Provide written or oral testimony in state or federal court as to investigative findings.
- Perform Administrative Tasks - Perform various administrative tasks related to training communications special assignments and other functional areas of responsibility.
- Support Program Areas - Perform various support tasks relating to programmatic duties such as uniform crime reporting NCIC auditing executive protection criminal intelligence missing person matters regulatory services canine training and/or marijuana eradication. Perform related duties as required.
Minimum and Additional Requirements
- A Bachelors degree and four years of law enforcement experience.
- Must be a certified Class I Law Enforcement Officer or willing to obtain certification through the S.C. Criminal Justice Academy.
- Must possess excellent verbal and written communication skills and be able to testify in court/administrative hearings.
- Work environment consists of working in the field conducting interviews and in an office environment performing administrative tasks.
- Must reside or be willing to relocate to one of the following counties: Greenville Spartanburg Cherokee Union York Newberry Greenwood Abbeville Laurens Anderson Oconee or Pickens.
- Position is subject to overnight travel and 24-hours emergency call.
- Must be able to perform all of the physical requirements of a certified Class I LEO including but is not limited to the apprehension and arrest of criminals including physically resistant individuals; performing investigations inspections search and seizures including searching vehicles buildings attics and crawl spaces; working crowd control and security during special events including protests marches concerts political rallies and other events; working emergency response during natural disasters and other emergent crises. Must be able to respond 24/7 as needed and able to stand post or take other law enforcement action for long periods of continuous time (12 hours).
Preferred Qualifications
Investigative experience 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
- Paid Parental Leave
- State Retirement Plan and Deferred Compensation Programs
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.
Required Experience:
Unclear Seniority
