Domestic Violence Agent #26-149

State-of-South-Carolina; South Carolina; On-site; USD 48,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Berkeley & Georgetown. is seeking a Specialized Domestic Violence Agent to supervise a domestic violence caseload on-site. The role requires maintaining professional networks within the Department and with service providers, and upholding Domestic Violence Certification standards.

The position emphasizes supervision, coordination with training programs, and compliance with South Carolina agency policies. Applicants must meet education and certification requirements and be prepared for an

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree with 15 semester hours in social or behavioral science or related field.
• Experience in probation and parole work.
• Substitution options described for degrees/experience as allowed.

Responsibilities

• Serve as first line of supervision for a domestic violence caseload.
• Maintain a professional communication network inside and outside the Department.
• Participate in trainings and maintain all requirements for Domestic Violence Certification.

Skills

Communication

Public relations

Education

Bachelor's degree in criminal justice or social/behavioral science

Associate's degree + 2 years law enforcement experience

High school diploma + 4 years military or law enforcement experience

Job description

*Berkeley & Georgetown.

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).