Agent in Charge II (Medium) #26-159 *INTERNAL APPLICANTS ONLY*

State of South Carolina; South Carolina; On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

State of South Carolina's Department of Probation, Parole and Pardon Services seeks a competent supervisor to direct county operations under the Regional Director. You will oversee human and fiscal resources and help implement Field Services policies across counties.

The role involves strategic planning, staff training, public relations, and ensuring compliance with SC laws. Certification as a Class-1 Law Enforcement officer is required, with experience in probation and parole strongly preferred.

Qualifications

• Minimum: bachelor’s degree with 15 sem hours in social/behavioral sciences and probation/parole experience.
• Associate’s degree plus 2 years military or certified law enforcement experience may be substituted.
• High school diploma plus 4 years military or certified law enforcement experience may be substituted.
• Preferred: 4+ years supervisory experience in criminal justice or related fields.
• Certifications and disciplinary actions are considered during the interview.

Responsibilities

• Directs and manages all aspects of one or more county operations.
• Manages human resources and fiscal resources within oversight counties.
• Develops and implements Field Services policies, standards, and procedures.
• Participates in long and short term planning to accomplish mission and goals.
• Promotes public relations and maintains professional competence.

Skills

Law enforcement experience

Supervisory experience

Criminal justice knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree + 15 sem hrs in social/behavioral sciences

Associate’s degree + 2 years military/L.E. experience

High school diploma + 4 years military/L.E. experience

Job description

Job Responsibilities

Under limited supervision of the Regional Director, directs and manages all aspects of one or more county operations; manages human resources within the county or counties of oversight; manages fiscal resources within the county or counties of oversight; provides feedback into the development of and implements Field Services policies, standards, and procedures; develops and implements special county programs for offenders under the Department's supervision; participates in the development of long and short term planning to accomplish Departmental and Divisional mission and goals in conjunction with the Regional Director; participates in the design and implementation of Field Services evaluation plans at the county level; maintains a professional communication network inside and outside the Department; participates in training county staff; serves as a Deputy Interstate Compact Administrator; promotes public relations within the county or counties of oversight; and maintains professional competence.

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. Must be currently Class-1 Law Enforcement certified.

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 in criminal justice, social work, psychology, sociology, education, counseling or other social/behavioral sciences or a bachelor's degree which includes at least 15 credit hours in the aforementioned disciplines and completion of six (6) years of experience in criminal justice, counseling, or related professional human service work; four years of supervisory experience

Additional Comments

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).