Special Agent III Training Unit

The S.C. Law Enforcement Division (SLED) is searching to fill two Special Agent positions in our Investigative Services - Training unit. 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.

Learn more about why you should join our team at .

• Provide and assist with mandatory yearly in-service training for all sworn employees instruction and monitoring of in-service.
• Assist with implementation planning lesson plans and necessary function related to advanced Division training hosted externally and in house.
• Assist with all phases of weapons training (Spring Fall Glock in service handguns and rifles).
• Plan and implement training courses lesson plans scheduling and instruction conducted by the Division for sworn and non-sworn personnel.
• Obtain and maintain pertinent Instructor Certifications required to train Division personnel for in service SWAT and other training courses provided to Division personnel (e.g. firearms DT driving OC etc.)

• Bachelors degree from an accredited college or university is required.
• Must have served at least six (6) years as a certified law enforcement officer.
• Must be a current Class I Law Enforcement Officer through the SC Criminal Justice Academy.
• Must be a current firearms instructor through the SC Criminal Justice Academy.
• Must possess thorough knowledge of law enforcement operations procedures and techniques.
• Must have extensive knowledge of the mission policies and procedures of the South Carolina Law Enforcement Division.
• Must live within a 60-mile radius of SLED Headquarters located in Columbia South Carolina.
• Position requires overnight travel and irregular work hours.

• Experience as an instructor is preferred.
• Certifications in various disciplines as an instructor is preferred.

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.