Domestic Violence Agent #26-129 Re-announced

State of South Carolina; South Carolina; On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

The South Carolina Department of Probation, Parole and Pardon Services is seeking a Specialized Domestic Violence Agent to supervise a DV caseload under general supervision. The position is entirely on-site in a state government setting, focusing on professional communication within the department and with community service providers.

Required are a bachelor’s degree with DV-related coursework or equivalent, plus probation or law enforcement experience; ongoing trainings and certification are

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree with 15+ hours in social/behavioral sciences and probation/parole experience.
• Substitutions: associate’s degree with 2 years related law enforcement experience (Class 1/OLSP).
• Alternative: high school diploma with 4 years military or certified law enforcement experience (Class 1/OLSP).
• Certification by Law Enforcement Training Council; must be Class-1 certified.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Probation and parole experience

Domestic violence policy knowledge

Communication and networking

Education

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

Associate's degree with 2 years military or certified law enforcement experience (Class 1/OLSP)

High school diploma with 4 years military or certified law enforcement experience (Class 1/OLSP)

Job description

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.

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.

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.

Please note: 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).