Probation & Parole LEO I #14-2026 ***INTERNAL APPLICANTS ONLY***

State of South Carolina; Charleston (SC); On-site; USD 52,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

The South Carolina Department of Probation, Parole and Pardon Services seeks qualified applicants for a field roles in Charleston to review offender backgrounds, conduct interviews, assess risks, and develop supervision plans. You will explain conditions of supervision, counsel offenders, and coordinate with supervising officers.

Requirements include a degree with social/behavioral science coursework (or related substitutions), residency in the assigned county, a valid SC driver’s license, and a

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree with at least 15 semester hours in social or behavioral science courses; an associate’s degree and two years of military or certified law enforcement experience may be substituted; or a high school diploma and four years of military or certified law enforcement experience may be substituted.
• Must reside within the assigned county and have a valid South Carolina Driver’s License; access to a properly insured vehicle.
• Must undergo a thorough background investigation, including a credit check and reference checks; willingness to participate in tests and examinations.

Responsibilities

• Review background information, interview offenders, assess risk and needs, and develop supervision plans.
• Explain conditions of supervision, counsel offenders on behavior and life skills, and refer to services.
• Make and document contacts with offenders and report information.
• Monitor compliance with supervision conditions and discuss violations with supervisor.

Education

Bachelor’s degree with at least 15 semester hours in social or behavioral science

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

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

Tools

Class 1 certification from SC Criminal Justice Academy

Job description

S.C. Department of Probation, Parole and Pardon Services is a para-military organization. If considered for hire applicants are subject to the following: 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.

For this position the applicants are required to take the Nelson-Denny Test (Reading Comprehension & Vocabulary test). Please call [phone] and schedule for the test.

• Copy of Application
• Certified college transcript
• Driver's License
• Social Security Card or other verification of SS #

Job Responsibilities

• Reviews background information, interviews offenders, assesses offender risk and needs and develops supervision plans.
• Explains conditions of supervision to offenders; counsels offenders regarding appropriate behavior and life skills; refers offenders to appropriate services.
• Makes and documents required contacts with offenders; gathers and reports information about offenders.
• Monitors offender compliance with conditions of supervision; discusses offender violations with supervisor to determine what action should be taken.
• Gathers information about possible violations and prepares violation reports.
• Locates violators, executes arrests and takes violators into custody.
• Present offenders and violation reports to hearing officers, the Board of Paroles and Pardons or courts.
• Processes offenders from court.
• Develops and maintains professional competence.

Minimum And Additional Requirements

• 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).

Non-certified starting salary: $52,147

Certified starting salary: $54,233

Locations Currently Hiring

• Charleston

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).

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.

Requirements & Qualifications

• Must have a driving record clear of suspension(s) during the past 5 years as a result of driving under the influence of alcoholic beverages or dangerous drugs, or leaving the scene of an accident.
• Must have a record clear of any conviction for a criminal offense that carried a sentence of one year or more or of any criminal offense that involves domestic violence or moral turpitude (forfeiture of a bond, a guilty plea, or a plea of nolo contendere is considered the equivalent of a conviction).
• Must reside within the assigned county within which you work. Must receive approval from chain of command if choosing to live outside your assigned county.
• Must possess a valid current South Carolina Driver's License.
• Must have access to a properly insured vehicle.
• Must be willing to use your personal vehicle to make on-site visits (mileage reimbursement paid by state).
• Must have a Class 1 certification from the South Carolina Criminal Justice Academy, or be a certified Class 1 Law Enforcement Officer in another state.
• Must be willing to undergo a thorough background investigation to include a credit check and reference check.
• Must be willing to undergo a physical exam at your own expense should you be selected for a position.
• Willing to be on call 24 hours a day subject to being called to assist in offender-related matters and respond to state emergencies.
• Willing to visit offenders' homes, some of which are in dangerous neighborhoods; willing to go into homes that are unkempt and deal with offenders who have poor personal hygiene habits.
• Willing to interview victims and their families regarding the release of an inmate.
• Willing to tolerate adverse conditions and/or abusive language (for example, catcalls, hecklers, vicious dogs).
• Willing to work independently, yet make all case decisions in accordance with Department policy and procedures.
• Willing to learn and apply restraint procedures in order to deal with resistant violators.
• Willing to complete (12) weeks of CJA training and three (3) weeks of PPP Basic training including firearms training and defensive driving.
• The Criminal Justice Academy requires all students that carry a chemical weapon as part of their duty equipment, be sprayed during the 12-week law enforcement class.
• Willing to certify in firearms training and use possible deadly force, if necessary.
• Willing to issue and serve warrants, arrest violators and present cases to the court that might result in an individual's incarceration.
• Willing to go into state prisons and local jails to interview offenders.