ITAC Agent Trainee #26-155NC

State of South Carolina; Columbia (SC); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

The S.C. Department of Probation, Parole and Pardon Services is hiring for an ITAC Agent Trainee to learn triage and notification for statewide electronic surveillance alerts. This on-site position emphasizes professional communication, quick triage, and knowledge of surveillance tools and protocols.

Training and essential staffing ensure safe and timely responses. The role requires a combination of education in social/behavioral sciences or law enforcement experience, with substitutions allowed

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree with at least 15 semester hours in social or behavioral science.
• Associate's degree and two years military or certified law enforcement experience (Class 1 or Offender Supervision Specialist) may be substituted.
• High school diploma and four years military or certified law enforcement experience (Class 1 or Offender Supervision Specialist) may be substituted.

Responsibilities

• First line of notification for statewide electronic surveillance alerts.
• Triage alerts and notify appropriate persons as required.
• Maintains professional communication network inside and outside the Department; promotes public relations with field staff/responders; maintains knowledge of surveillance software, hardware, and program protocols.

Education

Bachelor's degree + 15 sem hrs social/behavioral science

Associate's degree + 2 years military or certified law enforcement (Class 1 or Offender Supervision Specialist)

High school diploma + 4 years military or certified law enforcement (Class 1 or Offender Supervision Specialist)

Job description

Intelligence Tracking and Communications ( ITAC)

• Intelligence Tracking and Communications ( ITAC)

Job Responsibilities

• 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.

SCDPPPS DISCIPLINARY ACTIONS ARE CONSIDERED DURING THE INTERVIEW PHASE.

• 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.

Preferred Qualifications

• 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).

Additional Comments

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

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).