Probation & Parole LEO I #18-2026 ***INTERNAL APPLICANTS ONLY***

State of South Carolina; Columbia (SC); On-site; USD 53,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

The South Carolina Department of Probation, Parole and Pardon Services is seeking qualified applicants for internal postings to supervise offenders and manage risk-based supervision plans in accordance with state regulations.

The role involves interviewing offenders, documenting violations, coordinating with hearing officers and maintaining professional competency through ongoing training.

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 with four years of military or certified law enforcement experience may be substituted.

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.
• Presents offenders and violation reports to hearing officers, the Board of Paroles and Pardons or courts.
• Processes offenders from court.
• Develops and maintains professional competence.

Education

Bachelor's degree with 15 semester hours in social or behavioral science

Associate's degree and two years of military or certified law enforcement experience

High school diploma and four years of military or certified law enforcement experience

Job description

Job Responsibilities

THIS IS A SCDPPPS INTERNAL POSTING ONLY*** 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. Presents 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: $53,189

Certified starting salary: $55,317

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.

On the scheduled date of testing, applicants must bring the following:

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

Once an applicant has successfully passed the reading comprehension test, he or she may be contacted by the Human Resources Office.

Locations Currently Hiring:

• Charleston
• Lexington
• Richland (2 positions)
• York

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 relate

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.