Sex Offender Agent Trainee #26-101NC Re-announced

State of South Carolina; Spartanburg (SC); On-site; USD 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Retirement plan

Paid vacation

Job summary

State of South Carolina seeks a Sex Offender Agent Trainee to support supervision and enforcement of offender conditions. You will study the Sex Offender Registry requirements, track compliance, and document activities to ensure accurate reporting.

This role requires vigilance for risk indicators and adherence to strict policy in a high-security environment. On-site position with mandatory background checks and periodic 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.
• A high school diploma and four years of military or certified law enforcement experience may be substituted.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and document the enforcement of non-sex offender supervision.
• Understand SC Sex Offender Registry requirements and proximity restrictions.
• Identify red flag behaviors associated with reoffending and monitor offender progress.
• Assist in determining risk of reoffending based on offense cycle understanding.

Skills

Policy understanding

Red flag identification

Offender supervision knowledge

Documentation & reporting

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s in social/behavioral science

Associate degree + 2 years law enforcement/military

High school diploma + 4 years law enforcement/military

Tools

SC CJ Academy training

Job description

Job Responsibilities

Under direct supervision, Sex Offender Agent Trainee is expected to have a thorough understanding of the sex offender conditions, laws, restrictions and forms that are associated with the program. Monitors and documents the enforcement of the condition of non-sex offender supervision. Understands 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.

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 will be required to obtain C-1 law enforcement certification by the SC Criminal Justice Academy within 1 year of employment (12 weeks which includes an 8 week sequestration at the academy).

Additional Comments

Please note: This is an entirely on-site, in-office position. SCDPPPS DISCIPLINARY ACTIONS ARE CONSIDERED DURING THE INTERVIEW PHASE. SC Department of Probation, Parole and Pardon Services is a para‑military organization. If considered for hire applications are subject to the following: Nelson-Denny Test (Reading Comprehension & Vocabulary test), physical ability test, background check, credit check, cybervetting check, driving records check, criminal records check, screening for illicit drugs; must undergo a physical exam and psychological exam. Please complete the state application to include current and previous work history and education. A resume will not be reviewed to determine if an applicant has met the minimum qualifications for the position.

Equal Opportunity, Aff… Employer

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

• Must be a legal resident of South Carolina or able to become a resident of South Carolina prior to being hired.
• Must be a United States Citizen.
• Must be 21 years of age or older.
• 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 possess a valid current South Carolina Driver's License.
• 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 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 pleas, or a plea of nolo contendere is considered the equivalent of a conviction).
• 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 go into state prisons and local jails to interview offenders.
• 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.

Tattoos

Law Enforcement Officers of the Department shall be permitted to have visible tattoos within the below criteria: depictions of nudity, violence, or criminal activity is prohibited; sexually explicit/vulgar art, words, or profane language is prohibited; representation of criminal or historically oppressive organizations, groups, affiliations, gangs, or activities is prohibited; tattoos on the face or throat/front of the neck, or the area of the chest that would be visible while wearing approved attire are prohibited; tattoos below the wrist, except for a single band tattoo on one finger of either the right or left hand are prohibited. Non-sworn employees of the Department shall be permitted to have visible tattoos within the below criteria: depictions of nudity, violence, or criminal activity is prohibited; sexually explicit/vulgar art, words, or profane language is prohibited; representation of criminal or historically oppressive organizations, groups, affiliations, gangs, or activities is prohibited; tattoos on the face are prohibited. Do you understand the SCDPPPS’ tattoo policy?