Special Agent I/II - Investigative Services/ Low Country

Job Responsibilities

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.

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.

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.

• 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. 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.
• Support Local Law Enforcement: Participate in measures to prevent and 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. Provide 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 capital case trials. Participate in stakeouts for fugitives or high risk targets of anticipated crimes as well as tracking, locating, and apprehending fleeing suspects.
• Report Information: Prepare written statements/affidavits from suspects, victims, and witnesses to crimes or relevant matters.. Provide oral communication concerning cases and matters for briefing/advising other agents, supervisors, prosecutors and other officials. Prepare various reports of investigative findings and prepare status reports for investigations. Provide written or oral testimony in state or federal court as to investigative findings.
• Perform Administrative Tasks: Perform various administrative tasks related to training, communications, special assignments and other functional areas of responsibility.
• Supports Program Areas: Perform various support to the various units within SLED such as uniform crime reporting, NCIC auditing, executive protection, criminal intelligence, missing person matters, regulatory services, and/or marijuana eradication. Perform related duties as required.

Minimum and Additional Requirements

• A bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university.
• Must be certified as a Class I law enforcement officer from the South Carolina Criminal Justice Academy.
• Must possess strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Must reside in one of the following counties: Allendale, Bamberg, Barnwell, Beaufort, Berkeley, Calhoun, Charleston, Colleton, Dorchester, Hampton, Jasper or Orangeburg.
• Position subject to overnight travel and 24-hour emergency call.

Preferred Qualifications

Prior law enforcement/investigative experience is preferred.

Additional Comments

• 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
• State Retirement Plan and Deferred Compensation Programs