Domestic Violence Agent #26-129 Re-announced

State of South Carolina; Orangeburg (SC); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and dental insurance

Retirement and savings plan options

Paid vacation and sick leave

Telecommuting and flexible work Sched.

Job summary

The State of South Carolina is seeking a Specialized Domestic Violence Agent to supervise a domestic violence caseload on-site in Orangeburg. You will build and maintain professional relationships with internal teams and external service providers, and ensure adherence to DV policies and protocols.

Applicants must have a bachelor’s degree with DV-related coursework and may substitute with relevant military or law enforcement experience; active Class-1 certification is required or in process.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree with at least 15 semester hours in social or behavioral sciences.
• Substitutions allowed with an associate’s degree + 2 years military or certified law enforcement experience.
• Alternative substitution with a high school diploma + 4 years military or certified law enforcement experience.
• Must hold Class-1 Law Enforcement certification or be able to obtain it.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the first line of supervision for a Domestic Violence caseload.
• Maintain a professional communication network inside and outside the Department.
• Promote public relations within the local community and with service providers.
• Maintain knowledge of all areas of Domestic Violence supervision, programs, policies and protocols.
• Participate in trainings and maintain all requirements for Domestic Violence Certification.

Skills

Probation & parole experience

Education

Bachelor's degree with 15 semester hours in social/behavioral sciences

Associate’s degree + 2 years military or certified law enforcement experience (substitution)

High school diploma + 4 years military or certified law enforcement experience (substitution)

Job description

Job Responsibilities

Under general supervision, the Specialized Domestic Violence Agent will serve as the first line of supervision for a Domestic Violence caseload. Maintain a professional communication network inside and outside the Department, promotes public relations within the local community and with service providers. Maintains effective knowledge of all areas of Domestic Violence Supervision, Programs, Policies and Protocols. Participates in trainings and maintains all requirements for Domestic Violence Certification.

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 behavior sciences or a bachelor’s degree, which includes at least 15 credit hours in the aforementioned disciplines and completion of two (2) years of experience in criminal justice, counseling, or related professional human service work.

Additional Comments

This is an entirely on-site, in-office position.

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).

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.