OSS -Parole/Pardon Investigator II #26-163

State of South Carolina; Columbia (SC); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and dental insurance

Retirement and savings plan options

Paid vacation and sick leave

Telecommuting

Flexible work schedules

Job summary

The South Carolina Department of Probation, Parole and Pardon Services is seeking a Parole and Pardon Investigator for an entirely on-site, in-office role in Columbia, SC. Under supervision, you will handle board-related investigations, gather conviction histories, and maintain contacts with law enforcement and community partners.

Qualifications include a high school diploma with relevant program experience; a bachelor’s or associate degree with related criminal justice experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• A high school diploma and relevant program experience.
• A bachelor’s degree may be submitted for the required program experience.
• A Bachelor’s Degree or an Associate’s Degree and 2-3 years of work experience directly related to criminal justice, or a high school diploma and 3-5 years of the aforementioned relevant program experience.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for completing Parole and Pardon Investigations in the Low State area. Office location TBD.
• Under direct supervision, responsible for non-sworn Probation and Parole Law Enforcement Officer duties by completing Board related investigations. Executes community contacts with law enforcement agencies, judges, victims, inmates’ family and other community resources. Gathers and confirms details regarding criminal convictions and supervision history.

Education

High school diploma

Bachelor’s degree

Associate’s degree

Job description

Job Responsibilities

Responsible for completing Parole and Pardon Investigations in the Low State area. Office location TBD.

Under direct supervision, responsible for non-sworn Probation and Parole Law Enforcement Officer duties by completing Board related investigations. Executes community contacts with law enforcement agencies, judges, victims, inmates’ family and other community resources. Gathers and confirms details regarding criminal convictions and supervision history.

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

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

• Responsible for completing Parole and Pardon Investigations in the Low State area. Office location TBD. 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

• health and dental insurance
• retirement and savings plan options
• paid vacation and sick leave
• telecommuting
• flexible work schedules

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

• defined benefit and defined contribution plans.
• 401(k) and 457 plan options.

Workplace Benefits

• tuition assistance
• holiday, annual and sick leave
• 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.