Parole/Pardon Investigations Supervisor #26-161*INTERNAL APPLICANTS ONLY*

State of South Carolina; South Carolina; On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The State of South Carolina is seeking an experienced Parole/Pardon Investigator Supervisor to lead a team in the Low State area. The role requires supervising investigations, coaching staff, and coordinating with the Director of Investigations and Examinations.

Responsibilities include training new investigators, developing procedures, and contributing to special deployments during emergencies. On-site position with emphasis on leadership and operational execution.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree with 15+ semester hours in social/behavioral science and probation/parole experience.
• Associate’s degree plus two years military or certified law enforcement experience (including Class 1 or Offender Supervision Specialist experience) may substitute.
• High school diploma plus four years military or certified law enforcement experience (including Class 1 or Offender Supervision Specialist experience) may substitute.

Responsibilities

• Supervise the completion of parole and pardon investigations in the Low State area.
• Provide first-line supervision, direction, coaching and staff guidance.
• Assist with staffing through recruitment, interview of candidates and promotions.
• Participate in training new Parole/Pardon Investigators.
• Submit reports to the Director of Investigations and Examinations.
• Help develop, implement and evaluate operating procedures within the section.
• Identify and develop strategies for dealing with problems/issues.
• Participate in special law enforcement deployments during emergencies or disasters.

Education

Bachelor’s degree with 15+ semester hours in social/behavioral science

Associate’s degree + 2 years military or certified law enforcement experience

High school diploma + 4 years military or certified law enforcement experience

Job description

*Responsible for supervising the completion of parole and pardon investigations in the Low State area.

*Office location TBD.

Under general supervision, provides first-line supervision to a team of Parole/Pardon Investigators; provides direction, guidance and coaching to staff. Assists with the selection of section personnel through recruitment, interviewing of prospective Parole/Pardon Investigators, and promotional opportunities when appropriate. Participates in training new Parole/Pardon Investigators. Submits reports to the Director of Investigations and Examinations. Assists in developing, implementing and evaluating operating procedures within the section to include the identification and development of strategies for dealing with problems/issues. Participates in special law enforcement deployments as ordered by the Department during times of emergency or disasters.

A bachelor's degree with at least 15 semester hours in social or behavioral science courses and experience in probation and parole work. 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.

NECESSARY SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

• Certification by the Law Enforcement Training Council in accordance with 23-23-40 of the Code of Laws of South Carolina 1976.

A bachelor’s degree in criminal justice, social work, psychology, sociology, education, counseling or other social/behavioral science or a bachelor’s degree which includes at least 15 credit hours in the aforementioned disciplines and three (3) years of experience in the probation and parole field, or any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.

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).