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

State of South Carolina; South Carolina; On-site; USD 53,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

South Carolina Department of Probation, Parole and Pardon Services is seeking qualified candidates for positions involving reviewing offender information, conducting interviews, and developing supervision plans. The role requires education in social/behavioral sciences or related experience and entails certifcation steps (C-1) with SC Criminal Justice Academy.

Starting salaries listed are non-certified $53,189 and certified $55,317; candidates must pass screenings and tests.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree with at least 15 semester hours in social or behavioral science courses.
• Associate’s degree plus two years of military or certified law enforcement experience (to include Class 1 or Offender Supervision Specialist).
• High school diploma plus four years of military or certified law enforcement experience (to include Class 1 or Offender Supervision Specialist).

Responsibilities

• Review background information and interview offenders to assess risk and needs.
• Develop supervision plans and explain conditions of supervision to offenders.
• Counsel offenders on behavior and life skills, referring to appropriate services as needed.
• Document contacts with offenders and gather information for reports.
• Monitor offender compliance with conditions and discuss violations with supervisor to determine actions.
• Locate violators, execute arrests, and present cases to hearings or courts.

Education

Bachelor's degree with 15 semester hours in social or 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

***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.

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.

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).

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