Special Agent II/III - Investigative Services/Pee Dee

State of South Carolina; South Carolina; On-site; USD 64,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Parental leave

State retirement plan

Job summary

The State of South Carolina’s SLED is seeking a Special Agent in the Investigative Services - Pee Dee Regional Office. The ideal candidate will hold a bachelor’s degree, demonstrate integrity, and have a strong desire for public service.

The role involves conducting complex investigations, interviews, and reporting, with travel and on-call duties as needed. Responsibilities include initiating cases, collecting evidence, preparing reports, coordinating with other agencies, and supporting training

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university.
• Must be a certified Class I Law Enforcement Officer or hold a certification from another state/federal academy.
• Minimum of two years of law enforcement experience.
• Subject to overnight travel and 24-hour emergency call.
• Must reside in or relocate to the counties listed in the ad.
• Able to meet all physical requirements of a Class I Officer.

Responsibilities

• Initiate cases and obtain material facts, evidence and testimonies.
• Conduct thorough interviews of suspects, witnesses and victims.
• Prepare accurate reports, affidavits, and court testimony when required.
• Support local law enforcement and coordinate with agencies.
• Maintain training and equipment for the Pee Dee Regional Office.

Skills

Investigative experience

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Job Responsibilities

The S.C. Law Enforcement Division (SLED) is searching to fill a Special Agent position in our Investigative Services - Pee Dee Region. The ideal candidate must have a bachelor’s degree, integrity, and a strong desire for public service.

About SLED

The South Carolina Law Enforcement Division (SLED) is a premier statewide law enforcement agency dedicated to serving and protecting the citizens of South Carolina. With a proud history rooted in integrity, professionalism, and public service, SLED is committed to providing high-quality investigative, intelligence, and forensic services to support law enforcement agencies across the state.

General Responsibility

Serve as a Special Agent in SLED's Investigative Services - Pee Dee Regional Office. Participate in the detection of crime and enforcement of criminal laws. Plan and conduct complete investigations of complex and administrative cases or conduct portions of complex investigations, and perform tasks supporting local law enforcement when requested.

Specific Duties

• Conduct investigations: Initiate cases and effectively obtain material facts, supporting information, and evidence related to the violations of state and/or federal law. Conduct thorough interviews of suspects/witnesses/victims to crimes or relevant matters. Effectively manage complex criminal investigations and plans supporting enforcement activity to further the investigation.
• Report Information: Consult with supervisor concerning new investigations and significant events related to on-going active investigations. Prepare accurate, thorough, complete, and grammatically correct reports of investigations, reports of interviews, statements, affidavits, and/or other legal documents. Present investigative findings to the court through testimony, as required. Accurately report statistical information as requested by the supervisor.
• Perform Administrative Tasks: Prepare and submit SLED daily and enters working time into SCEIS in required time period. Ensure case files are up to date and accurate. Close case files after ensuring all required documentation has been completed.
• Support Local Law Enforcement: Initiate, develop, and maintain contact with other law enforcement agencies. Provide assistance with other investigations when requested.
• Support Program Areas: Perform assigned tasks in support of the SLED Pee Dee Regional Office of Investigative Services. Participate in SLED mandatory training and other optional training opportunities that are made available. Maintain SLED issued equipment. Assist other SLED Agents when needed.

Minimum And Additional Requirements

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university.
• Must be a certified Class I Law Enforcement Officer through the SC Criminal Justice Academy or hold a certification from another state/federal law enforcement training academy.
• Must have a minimum of two (2) years of law enforcement experience.
• This position is subject to overnight travel and 24-hour emergency call.
• Must reside in or be willing to relocate to one of the following counties: Florence, Marion, Williamsburg, Marlboro, Chesterfield, Clarendon, Darlington, Dillon, Horry, Georgetown, Sumter, or Lee.
• Must be able to perform all of the physical requirements of a certified Class I Law Enforcement Officer including, but is not limited to, the apprehension and arrest of criminals, including physically resistant individuals; performing investigations, inspections, search and seizures, including searching vehicles, buildings, attics, and crawl spaces; working crowd control and security during special events, including protests, marches, concerts, political rallies, and other events; working emergency response during natural disasters and other emergent crises. Must be able to respond 24/7 as needed and able to stand post or take other law enforcement action for long periods of continuous time (12+ hours).

Preferred Qualifications

• Investigative experience is preferred.

Additional Comments

South Carolina Law Enforcement Division (SLED) is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions, including, but not limited, to lactation), national origin, age (40 or older), disability or genetic information.

SLED offers an exceptional benefits package for FTE positions that includes:

• Health, Dental, Vision, Long Term Disability, and Life Insurance for Employee, Spouse, and Children
• 15 days annual (vacation) leave per year
• 15 days sick leave per year
• 13 paid holidays
• Paid Parental Leave
• State Retirement Plan and Deferred Compensation Programs

Supplemental questions are considered part of the official application. Any misrepresentation of yourself may be grounds for disqualification.

Conditional selection based on candidate education, training, experience, oral interviews and clearance of background investigation.