law enforcement agent

State of South Carolina

<div><div><div><h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>Job Responsibilities</b></h2></div>
<div><p><b><i>The S.C. Law Enforcement Division (SLED) is searching to fill a Special Agent position in our Investigative Services - Midlands Region. The ideal candidate must have a bachelor&rsquo;s degree, integrity, and a strong desire for public service.</i></b></p><p><b><br>
About SLED</b><br>
 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.</p><p>
At SLED, we value dedication, ethical conduct, accountability, and a strong commitment to justice. Our agency plays a vital role in maintaining public safety and supporting criminal justice efforts at the local, state, and federal levels. From advanced forensic science to homeland security, criminal investigations, and criminal justice information systems, SLED's diverse responsibilities make it one of the most dynamic law enforcement agencies in the state.</p><p>
We foster a professional work environment where teamwork, respect, and continuous improvement are fundamental. Our employees are held to the highest standards and are given opportunities to grow within a mission-driven organization that makes a meaningful difference in South Carolina communities.</p><p>
Learn more about why you should join our team at www.sled.sc.gov.</p><div></div><b><br>
General Responsibility:</b><br>
Serve as a Special Agent, 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; perform tasks supporting local law enforcement in assigned counties.<br>
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<b>Specific Duties:</b><ul><li>
Conduct Investigations - Gather and develop material facts and obtain supporting information relating to the suitability and fitness of persons being considered for high public office or for employment, license or registration with SLED. Gather and develop material facts and obtain supporting information relating to violations or possible violations of state or federal law. Interview or interrogate, as appropriate, suspects, victims and witnesses to crimes or relevant matters; examine records, collect physical and documentary evidence and establish contacts with law enforcement personnel and the public. Make arrests, raids, searches and seizures; serve subpoenas and court orders; conduct surveillance of criminal suspects; and organize and manage case load. Initiate contact with persons in a position to provide information and/or operational assistance in a matter under investigation and be responsible for controlling the assigned activities of persons who have agreed to act as an informant or confidential source.</li><li>
Support Local Law Enforcement - Participate in measures to prevent and/or control civil disorder and acts of violence as they may arise from labor disputes, riots or insurrection, protests or civil dissent and large gatherings of people. Participate in providing physical security for critical installations, stocks of essential supplies and vital equipment. Participate in the evacuation of persons from areas threatened by actual or impending disaster. Perform extraditions; transport high risk prisoners; provide physical security for judges, juries and witnesses in high risk trials; assist in the sequestration of juries in high profile or capitol case trials. Participate in stakeouts for fugitives or high risk targets of anticipated crimes and in tracking, locating and apprehending fleeing suspects.</li><li>
Report Information - Prepare written statements/affidavits from suspects, victims and witnesses to crimes or relevant matters. Provide oral communications concerning cases and matters for briefing, and advise other agents, supervisors, prosecutors and other officials. Draft, write and/or dictate various reports of investigation findings and prepare status reports for investigations. Provide written or oral testimony in state or federal court as to investigative findings.</li><li>
Perform Administrative Tasks - Perform various administrative tasks related to training, communications, special assignments and other functional areas of responsibility.</li><li>
Support Program Areas - Perform various support tasks relating to programmatic duties such as uniform crime reporting, NCIC auditing, executive protection, criminal intelligence, missing person matters, regulatory services, canine training and/or marijuana eradication. Perform related duties as required.</li></ul></div><p></p>
<div><h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>Minimum and Additional Requirements</b></h2></div>
<p></p><div><ul><li>A Bachelor's degree from an accredited college/university and three years of law enforcement experience.</li><li>
Must currently be a Class I Law Enforcement Officer from the SC Criminal Justice Academy.</li><li>
Must possess excellent verbal and written communication skills.</li><li>
Must be able to work independently or in a group setting.</li><li>
Must reside in, or be willing to relocate to, one of the following counties: Lancaster, Chester, Fairfield, Kershaw, Richland, Lexington, Saluda, Edgefield, Aiken, or McCormick.</li><li>
Position subject to overnight travel and 24-hours emergency call.</li></ul></div><p></p>
<div><h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>Preferred Qualifications</b></h2></div>
<p></p><div><ul><li>Investigative experience is preferred.</li></ul></div><br>
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<div><h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>Additional Comments</b></h2></div>
<p></p><div><p>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.</p><p><br>
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<b>SLED offers an exceptional benefits package for FTE positions that includes:</b></p><ul><li>
Health, Dental, Vision, Long Term Disability, and Life Insurance for Employee, Spouse, and Children</li><li>
15 days annual (vacation) leave per year</li><li>
15 days sick leave per year</li><li>
13 paid holidays</li><li>
Paid Parental Leave</li><li>
State Retirement Plan and Deferred Compensation Programs</li></ul><p></p><p><br>
Supplemental questions are considered part of the official application. Any misrepresentation of yourself may be grounds for disqualification.<br>
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Conditional selection based on candidate education, training, experience, oral interviews and clearance of background investigation.</p></div></div></div><p></p>

Special Agent II/III - Investigative Services/Midlands

<div><div><div><h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>Job Responsibilities</b></h2></div>
<p></p><div><div><div><div><ul><li><p>Reports directly to the Assistant Chief in assigned region as an agent for the SCDC's Office of the Inspector General.</p></li><li><p>
Actively participates in the detection of crime and enforcement of criminal laws for the SC Department of Corrections.</p></li><li><p>
Plans, conducts, and completes criminal and/or administrative investigations, or conducts portions of an investigation with other agents and performs tasks supporting other law enforcement agencies as requested.</p></li><li><p>
Assist local and state law enforcement agencies as requested, obtains and serves warrants when warranted.</p></li></ul><p><b>
Job Responsibilities:</b></p><p>
1. Gather material facts and obtain supporting information relating to violations of state/federal law. Interview/interrogate, suspects victims/witnesses; collect and document evidence and establish contacts with law enforcement and the public. Make arrests, raids, searches and seizures; serves subpoenas/court orders; conducts surveillance; organize and manage case load. Initiate contact with people in a position to provide information and/or operational assistance in a matter under investigation.</p><p>
2. Prepare written statements/affidavits from suspects, victims and witnesses to crimes or relevant matters. Provide written and/or oral communication concerning cases and matters for briefing/ advising other agents, supervisors, prosecutors, and other officials. Draft, write and/ or dictate clear, concise, and comprehensive reports of investigative findings and prepare status reports for investigations. Provide written or oral testimony in state or federal court as to investigative findings.</p><p>
3. Serve as the point of contact for institutional personnel to request investigations related to criminal and administrative actions. Provides interdiction/ intervention to assist institutions w/ contraband. Ensure that all such intelligence is maintained in the appropriate database.</p><p>
4. Performs various administrative tasks related to training, communications, special assignments, and other functional areas of responsibility.</p><p>
5. Performs various support tasks relating to programmatic duties such as uniform crime reporting, NCIC auditing, executive protection, criminal intelligence, and/or escapee matters. Performs related duties as required.</p><p>
6. Take appropriate action to process projects assigned to the unit by JTTF/ICE/US Marshall&rsquo;s Service/VGTOF/ Crime Stoppers.</p><p>
7. Maintain liaison with federal, state, and local law enforcement and judicial agencies. Responds to all incidents and emergences as designated in the SCEMD Preparedness plans whereas SCDC is a participating agency.</p><b>
Resume preferred, but not required.</b><div><br>
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Questions regarding the application process, this job posting or any other postings with the SCDC should be directed to:</b></div><div><b>
Recruiting and Employment Services</b><br>
<b>(803) 896-1649</b><br>
<b>Employment@doc.sc.gov</b></div></div></div></div></div><br>
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<div><h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>Minimum and Additional Requirements</b></h2></div>
<p></p><div><div><p><b>State of South Carolina Minimum Requirements:</b></p><div><p>
A high school diploma and experience performing patrol or investigative duties with a public law enforcement agency. A bachelor's degree may be substituted for the required law enforcement experience.</p></div><p></p><p><b><br>
SCDC Minimum </b><b>Requirements:</b></p><p>
(Or an acceptable equivalency as approved by the Division of State Human Resources).</p><ul><li><p>
A bachelor's degree and one (1) year experience in law enforcement patrol or investigative duties.</p></li></ul><p><b>
OR</b></p><ul><li><p>
An associate's degree and two (2) years' experience in law enforcement performing patrol or investigative duties.</p></li></ul><p><b>
OR</b></p><ul><li><p>
A high school diploma and three (3) years&rsquo; experience in law enforcement performing patrol or investigative duties.</p></li></ul><p><b>
Required certification: certification by the law enforcement training council in accordance with 23-23-40 of the code of laws of South Carolina 1976 which requires either current Class I Certification by The SCCJA or Class I Certification by the SCCJA within one (1) year of employment.</b></p></div></div><p></p>
<div><h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>Additional Comments</b></h2></div>
<p></p><div><p><b>This position requires travel among assigned facilities/locations within the state. Agents are assigned a permanent vehicle for official use. Some overnight travel for emergency situations or to attend training may be required. Applicants are encouraged to submit a resume with application.</b></p>
The South Carolina Department of Corrections is committed to providing equal opportunities to all applicants and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, age (40 or older), disability or genetic information.<br>
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Supplemental questions are considered part of your official application. Any misrepresentation will result in your disqualification from employment. Please complete the state application to include all current and previous work history and education.</div></div></div><p></p>

LEO III - Special Agent (#015710) OIG Investigative Operations, Columbia (RICHLAND)

<div><div><div><h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>Job Responsibilities</b></h2></div>
<p></p><div><div><div><ul><li><p>Reports directly to the Assistant Chief in assigned region as an agent for the SCDC's Office of the Inspector General.</p></li><li><p>
Actively participates in the detection of crime and enforcement of criminal laws for the SC Department of Corrections.</p></li><li><p>
Plans, conducts, and completes criminal and/or administrative investigations, or conducts portions of an investigation with other agents and performs tasks supporting other law enforcement agencies as requested.</p></li><li><p>
Assist local and state law enforcement agencies as requested, obtains and serves warrants when warranted.</p></li></ul><p><b>
Job Responsibilities</b></p><p>
1. Gather material facts and obtain supporting information relating to violations of state/federal law. Interview/interrogate, suspects victims/witnesses; collect and document evidence and establish contacts with law enforcement and the public. Make arrests, raids, searches and seizures; serves subpoenas/court orders; conducts surveillance; organize and manage case load. Initiate contact with people in a position to provide information and/or operational assistance in a matter under investigation.</p><p>
2. Prepare written statements/ affidavits from suspects, victims and witnesses to crimes or relevant matters. Provide written and/or oral communication concerning cases and matters for briefing/ advising other agents, supervisors, prosecutors, and other officials. Draft, write and/ or dictate clear, concise, and comprehensive reports of investigative findings and prepare status reports for investigations. Provide written or oral testimony in state or federal court as to investigative findings.</p><p>
3. Serve as the point of contact for institutional personnel to request investigations related to criminal and administrative actions. Provides interdiction/ intervention to assist institutions w/ contraband. Ensure that all such intelligence is maintained in the appropriate database.</p><p>
4. Performs various administrative tasks related to training, communications, special assignments, and other functional areas of responsibility.</p><p>
5. Performs various support tasks relating to programmatic duties such as uniform crime reporting, NCIC auditing, executive protection, criminal intelligence, and/or escapee matters. Performs related duties as required.</p><p>
6. Take appropriate action to process projects assigned to the unit by JTTF/ICE/US Marshall&rsquo;s Service/VGTOF/ Crime Stoppers.</p><p>
7. Maintain liaison with federal, state, and local law enforcement and judicial agencies. Responds to all incidents and emergences as designated in the SCEMD Preparedness plans whereas SCDC is a participating agency.</p><b>
Resume preferred, but not required.</b><br>
<div><b>
Questions regarding the application process, this job posting or any other postings with the </b><b>SCDC</b><b> </b><b>should be directed to:</b><br>
<b>Recruiting and Employment Services</b><br>
<b>(803) 896-1649</b><br>
<b>Employment@doc.sc.gov</b></div></div></div></div><p></p>
<div><h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>Minimum and Additional Requirements</b></h2></div>
<p></p><div><div><p><b>State of South Carolina Minimum Requirements:</b></p><div><div><p>
A high school diploma and experience performing patrol or investigative duties with a public law enforcement agency. A bachelor's degree may be substituted for the required law enforcement experience.</p></div></div><p><b><br>
SCDC Minimum Requirements:</b></p><div><div><p>
(Or an acceptable equivalency as approved by the Division of State Human Resources).</p><ul><li><p>
A bachelor's degree and one (1) year experience in law enforcement patrol or investigative duties.</p></li></ul><p><b>
OR</b></p><ul><li><p>
An associate's degree and two (2) years' experience in law enforcement performing patrol or investigative duties.</p></li></ul><p><b>
OR</b></p><ul><li><div>
A high school diploma and three (3) years&rsquo; experience in law enforcement performing patrol or investigative duties.</div></li></ul><p><b>
Required certification: certification by the law enforcement training council in accordance with 23-23-40 of the code of laws of South Carolina 1976 which requires either current Class I Certification by The SCCJA or Class I Certification by the SCCJA within one (1) year of employment.</b></p></div></div></div></div><p></p>
<div><h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>Preferred Qualifications</b></h2></div><br>
<p></p><div><h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>Additional Comments</b></h2></div>
<p></p><div><p><b>This position requires travel among assigned facilities/locations within the state. Agents are assigned a permanent vehicle for official use. Some overnight travel for emergency situations or to attend training may be required. Applicants are encouraged to submit a resume with application.</b></p><div>
The South Carolina Department of Corrections is committed to providing equal opportunities to all applicants and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, age (40 or older), disability or genetic information.<br>
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Supplemental questions are considered part of your official application. Any misrepresentation will result in your disqualification from employment. Please complete the state application to include all current and previous work history and education.</div></div></div></div><p></p>

LEO III - Special Agent (#016061) OIG Investigative Operations, Columbia (RICHLAND)

The United States Secret Service

<p><strong>Recruitment Incentive: Applicants may be eligible for a $40,000 recruitment incentive in accordance with regulatory requirements. Click apply for complete details on the recruitment incentive details and eligibility.</strong></p><p><strong>At their core, those who join the Secret Service are courageous, intelligent, strong and determined. A diverse team capable of balancing our investigative mission and fulfilling our protective legacy. Proven to be worthy of trust and confidence. Be tomorrow's Secret Service.</strong></p><p>During the course of their careers, special agents carry out assignments in both investigations and protection and may be assigned to multiple duty stations throughout the U.S. and abroad. Duties include:</p><ul><li>Providing protection for various protectees.</li><li>Conducting criminal investigations pertaining to financial obligations of the United States.</li><li>Planning and implementing security designs for National Special Security Events.</li></ul><p>This is no ordinary job, and our special agents are no ordinary individuals. Show us you have the talent and background we need, and we'll show you the rewards that come with being a special agent in the U.S. Secret Service. We invite you to become part of our elite team. Explore a career that will take you to new heights while you serve your country with honor, distinction and pride.</p><p><strong>Requirements</strong></p><ul><li>U.S. citizenship is required</li><li>Possess a current valid driver's license</li><li>Carry and use a firearm. Maintaining firearm proficiency is mandatory.</li><li>Be at least age 21 at the time of application and less than age 37 at the time you receive a conditional offer of employment, unless you have previous service in a Federal Civilian Law Enforcement position covered by special law enforcement or firefighter retirement provisions, including early or mandatory retirement. Applicants with veteran's preference must receive a conditional offer of employment prior to reaching age 40 to continue in the application process.</li><li>You must obtain a Top Secret Clearance and retain it during your career.</li><li>Possess uncorrected visual acuity of no worse than 20/100 binocular, possess corrected visual acuity of 20/20 or better in each eye.</li><li>Hearing loss, as measured by an audiometer, must not exceed 25 decibels (A.S.A. or equivalent I.S.O.) in either ear in the 500,1000 and 2000Hz ranges.</li><li>Submit to a drug test prior to your appointment and random drug testing while you occupy the position.</li><li>Complete 13 weeks of intensive training at the Federal Law Enforcement Training Center(FLETC) in Glynco, GA and 18 weeks of specialized training at the James J. Rowley Training Center in Laurel, MD.</li><li>Sign a mobility agreement stating your willingness to accept assignments anywhere within the United States and overseas.</li><li>Certify that you have registered with the Selective Service System or are exempt from having to do so, if you are a male applicant born after December 31, 1959.</li></ul>

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