Sex Offender Agent III #26-101 Re-announced

State of South Carolina; South Carolina; On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

The State of South Carolina seeks a Sex Offender Agent III to oversee understanding and application of sex offender conditions, laws, restrictions and forms within the program. You will identify red flags, monitor progress, and apply probation and parole practices to ensure compliance. This is an entirely on-site role.

Candidates should have a related degree and relevant law enforcement experience; SC requires Class-1 certification for officers in the program. On-site duties prevail.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree with at least 15 semester hours in social or behavioral science.
• Associate degree and two years of military or certified law enforcement experience may be substituted.
• High school diploma and four years of military or certified law enforcement experience may be substituted.

Responsibilities

• Understand sex offender conditions, laws, restrictions and forms tied to the program.
• Identify red flag behaviors associated with reoffending and monitor offender progress.
• Work with probation and parole frameworks to assess compliance and safety; this is an entirely on-site position.

Skills

Sex offender knowledge

Red flag behaviors

Probation/parole experience

Education

Bachelor's in social/behavioral science

Associate + 2 years law enforcement

High school diploma + 4 years law enforcement

Job description

Under direct supervision, Sex Offender Agent III is expected to have a thorough understanding of the sex offender conditions, laws, restrictions and forms that are associated with the program. This includes an understanding of the South Carolina Sex Offender Registry requirements, proximity limitations on where the offenders may live, work, and frequent, sex offender treatment processes, and the use of digital media. Agents are also expected to be able to identify red flag behaviors associated with reoffending. Agents need to understand the offense cycle of sex offenders in order to determine if an offender is at risk of acting out. Further, they need to have an understanding of various treatment methods for sex offenders in order to monitor their progress.

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. Must be currently Class-1 Law Enforcement certified.

NOTE: Must be currently Class 1 (C -1) certified law enforcement officer from the South Carolina Criminal Justice Academy

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. Knowledge of sex offender population and specialized supervision techniques. Experience in probation and parole work.

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).