ITAC Agent Trainee #26-155NC

State-of-South-Carolina; South Carolina; On-site; USD 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

South Carolina Department of Probation, Parole and Pardon Services is seeking an ITAC Agent Trainee for fixed 12-hour shifts on-site. The role focuses on triaging statewide electronic surveillance alerts, notifying appropriate personnel, and maintaining robust communications within the Fusion Center and with field responders.

The position requires specific education with substitution options and a plan to meet C-1 law enforcement certification.

Qualifications

• Bachelor or higher with relevant social/behavioral courses.
• Substitution options exist for degrees with military/LEO experience.
• Ability to meet C-1 law enforcement certification requirements.

Responsibilities

• Learn to serve as first line of notification for statewide electronic surveillance alerts.
• Triage alerts and notify appropriate persons as required.
• Maintain professional communications inside/outside the Department and support field staff.
• Gain knowledge of surveillance software, hardware, and program protocols as an Agent Trainee.

Skills

Law enforcement basics

Public safety comms

Security software knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree with 15 sem hrs social/behavioral sciences

Associate's degree + 2 years military/LEO experience

High school diploma + 4 years military/LEO 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).

Please note:

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.

Please complete the state application to include current and previous work history and education. A resume will not be reviewed to determine if an applicant has met the minimum qualifications for the position.

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).