Offender Supervision Specialist #26-153

State of South Carolina; Columbia (SC); On-site; USD 40,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and dental insurance

Retirement plan options

Paid vacation and sick leave

Telecommuting and flexible work Scheds

Job summary

State of South Carolina seeks a staff member to assist Probation and Parole Law Enforcement Officers by monitoring compliance and using technology to manage caseloads. You will perform progress reports, community contacts, and reviews of financial obligations under supervision.

The role is strictly on-site, with responsibilities including cashier duties when needed and collaboration with field staff to maintain program integrity.

Qualifications

• High school diploma required; relevant program experience accepted.
• Bachelor’s degree may substitute for required program experience.
• Criminal justice or related experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Monitor compliance and assist Probation and Parole Officers using technology to manage caseloads.
• Conduct required non-field progress reports and community contacts; review offender obligations and other conditions.
• Perform cashier duties in the absence of the Field Office Specialist.

Education

High school diploma

Bachelor's degree or relevant program experience

Job description

Job Responsibilities

Responsible for assisting Probation and Parole Law Enforcement Officers to include non-sworn duties by monitoring compliance or using technology in the management of the caseload. Performs compliance monitoring on Standard level offenders to include conducting required non-field related progress reports and community contacts; reviews offender financial obligations and other special conditions of supervision. Performs other related duties as required to include cashier duties in the absence of the Field Office Specialist.

Minimum And Additional Requirements

A high school diploma and relevant program experience. A bachelor’s degree may be submitted for the required program experience.

Preferred Qualifications

A Bachelor’s Degree or an Associate’s Degree and 2-3 years of work experience directly related to criminal justice (i.e. probation & parole, law enforcement, corrections) or armed services; or a high school diploma and 3-5 years of the aforementioned relevant program experience.

Additional Comments

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).

THIS POSITION IS NOT ELIGIBLE FOR POLICE OFFICER RETIREMENT SYSTEM MEMBERSHIP

Benefits For State Employees

The state of South Carolina offers eligible employees generous benefits, including health and dental insurance; retirement and savings plan options; and paid vacation and sick leave. Plus, work-life balance programs such as telecommuting and flexible work schedules are available to employees of some state agencies.

Insurance Benefits

Eligible employees may enroll in health insurance, which includes prescription coverage and wellness benefits. Other available insurance benefits include dental, vision, term life insurance, long term disability and flexible spending accounts for health and child care expenses.

Retirement Benefits

State employees are also offered retirement plan options, including defined benefit and defined contribution plans. Additionally, eligible employees may elect to participate in the South Carolina Deferred Compensation Program, which is a voluntary, supplemental retirement savings plan offering 401(k) and 457 plan options.

Workplace Benefits

State employees may also be eligible for other benefits, including tuition assistance; holiday, annual and sick leave; and discounts on purchases, travel and more.

Note: The benefits above are available to most state employees, with the exception of those in temporary positions. Employees in temporary grant and time-limited positions may be eligible for all, some or none of these benefits as benefits are associated with each position type. For these positions, contact the hiring agency to determine what benefits may be available.