Domestic Violence Agent Trainee #26-150NC

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

Job summary

State of South Carolina is seeking a DV agent trainee to supervise a DV caseload on-site. The role focuses on professional community engagement, DV program knowledge, and adherence to protocols.

Responsibilities include supervising visits, coordinating with service providers, and maintaining DV certification requirements. Training eligibility and field deployments are part of the duties, with emphasis on safety and compliance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree with at least 15 semester hours in social or behavioral science courses.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the first line of supervision for a DV caseload.
• Maintain a professional communication network inside and outside the department; promote public relations within the local community and with service providers.
• Participate in trainings and maintain requirements for DV Certification.
• Monitor DV caseload supervision, including office, home, field visits, counseling attendance, and contact with treatment providers.
• Utilize community resources and case management techniques to gain compliance with the specialized population.
• Utilize GPS monitoring and/or alcohol monitoring technologies.

Skills

Communication skills

Public relations

Community outreach

DV supervision knowledge

Education

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

Associate’s degree + 2 years military/law enforcement experience

High school diploma + 4 years military/law enforcement experience

Job description

Under general supervision of the Domestic Violence (DV) Supervisor or DV Unit Manager, the DV agent trainee will serve as the first line of supervision for a DV caseload. Maintains 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 DV supervision, programs, policies, and protocols. Participates in trainings and maintains all requirements for DV Certification. Participates in deployments. Monitors the specialized supervision of a DV caseload to include but not limited to DV supervision conditions, office visits, home visits, field visits, attendance of counseling sessions and contact with treatment providers. Utilizing community resources and case management techniques to gain compliance with the specialized population. Utilize specialized technologies to include GPS monitoring and/or alcohol monitoring.

A bachelor's degree with at least 15 semester hours in social or behavioral science courses. 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.

In addition to meeting the minimum requirements, applicants will be required to obtain C-1 law enforcement certification by the SC Criminal Justice Academy within 1 year of employment (12 weeks which includes an 8 week sequestration at the academy).

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

SCDPPPS DISCIPLINARY ACTIONS ARE CONSIDERED DURING THE INTERVIEW PHASE.

SC Department of Probation, Parole and Pardon Services is a para-military organization. If considered for hire applications are subject to the following: Nelson-Denny Test (Reading Comprehension & Vocabulary test), physical ability test (PAT), background check, credit check, cybervetting check, driving records check, criminal records check, screening for illicit drugs; must undergo a physical exam and psychological exam.

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).