ITAC Agent Trainee #26-148NC

State of South Carolina; South Carolina; On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

The South Carolina Department of Probation, Parole and Pardon Services (SCDPPPS) seeks an ITAC Agent Trainee for the Intelligence Tracking and Communications unit. This 12-hour fixed shift, on-site role, provides triage of statewide electronic surveillance alerts and initial notification to appropriate personnel.

Candidates must meet minimum education requirements, be able to obtain C-1 certification, and pass extensive background and health checks; the position emphasizes discipline, security

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree with at least 15 semester hours in social or behavioral science courses.
• An associate's degree and two years of military or certified law enforcement experience may be substituted.
• A high school diploma and four years of military or certified law enforcement experience may be substituted.

Responsibilities

• Triage statewide electronic surveillance alerts and notify appropriate persons.
• Serve as the first line of notification for ITAC operations.
• Maintain professional communication networks inside and outside the Department and keep knowledge of surveillance software, hardware, and program protocols.

Skills

Communication skills

First-line notification

Triage

Education

Bachelor's degree in social/behavioral sciences

Associate degree + 2 years LE experience

High school diploma + 4 years LE experience

Job description

Intelligence Tracking and Communications ( ITAC)

12 hour fixed shifts (non-rotating), 40 hours per week 1st Shift: 8:00am to 8:00pm

Under general supervision of the ITAC Team Leader (P&P LE Manager I), ITAC Agent Trainee will learn to serve as the first line of notification for statewide electronic surveillance alerts. Triage alerts and notify appropriate persons as required. Maintains a professional communication network inside and outside the Department, promotes public relations within the Fusion Center and effective communication with field staff/responders, and maintains effective knowledge of all surveillance software, hardware, and program protocols all while being an Agent Trainee. In the event of severe weather conditions or emergency situations, the ITAC Agent Trainee (P&P LEO I) is classified as “Essential Personnel” meaning, they must report to designated work locations to ensure ITAC operations are only minimally interrupted so as to provide for the continued protection of public safety.

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 must have the ability to meet C-1 law enforcement certification by the SC Criminal Justice Academy (12 weeks sequestration at the academy).

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

SCDPPPS DISCIPLINARY ACTIONS ARE CONSIDERED DURING THE INTERVIEW PHASE.

S.C. Department of Probation, Parole and Pardon Services is a para-military organization. If considered for hire applicants 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).