Sex Offender Agent Trainee #26-170NC

State of South Carolina; Pennsylvania; On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

South Carolina Department of Probation, Parole and Pardon Services seeks a Sex Offender Agent Trainee to support supervision under direct supervision. The role requires understanding of sex offender conditions, laws, restrictions and related forms, along with documenting compliance and progress.

The position emphasizes knowledge of the Sex Offender Registry, risk assessment, and treatment approaches, with an on-site work setup at a state agency location.

Qualifications

• Under direct supervision, Sex Offender Agent Trainee understands the sex offender conditions, laws, restrictions and forms associated with the program.

Responsibilities

• Monitors and documents enforcement of non-sex offender supervision.
• Understands SC Sex Offender Registry requirements and related proximity restrictions, treatment processes, and use of digital media.
• Identifies red flag behaviors related to reoffending and assesses risk based on offense cycle and available treatment methods.

Education

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

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

This is an entirely on-site, in-office position.

Background & Screening Information

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.

Equal Opportunity Employer Statement

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.

Benefits 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.