Midlands Region

State of South Carolina•Richland County, SC

11d•Onsite

About The Position

The South Carolina Law Enforcement Division (SLED) is seeking a Special Agent for Investigative Services in the Midlands Region. The role serves in the detection of crime and enforcement of criminal laws; plans and conducts complete investigations of complex and administrative cases, or portions of complex investigations; and performs tasks supporting local law enforcement in assigned counties. Special Agents investigate possible violations of state or federal law and assess the suitability and fitness of persons considered for high public office or for employment, licenses, or registration with SLED. The position may involve arrests, raids, searches, seizures, surveillance, informant management, and other investigative and law-enforcement activities. Agents also assist local law enforcement and perform duties related to public safety, emergency response, prisoner transport, court security, and agency program areas. The position requires residence in, or willingness to relocate to, Lancaster, Chester, Fairfield, Kershaw, Richland, Lexington, Saluda, Edgefield, Aiken, or McCormick County. It is subject to overnight travel and 24-hour emergency call, and requires the ability to respond as needed at any time. The agency describes its work environment as professional and mission-driven, with teamwork, respect, and continuous improvement as fundamental values.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university.
Three years of law-enforcement experience or experience in a specialized field, skill, license, or certification authorized by the Chief of SLED.
Must currently be a Class I Law Enforcement Officer from the South Carolina Criminal Justice Academy or be willing to successfully complete its training to obtain Class I Law Enforcement Certification.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to work independently or in a group setting.
Must reside in, or be willing to relocate to, Lancaster, Chester, Fairfield, Kershaw, Richland, Lexington, Saluda, Edgefield, Aiken, or McCormick County.
Subject to overnight travel and 24-hour emergency call; must be able to respond 24/7 as needed.
Must meet the physical requirements of a certified Class I law-enforcement officer, including apprehending and arresting physically resistant individuals; conducting investigations, inspections, searches, and seizures in locations such as vehicles, buildings, attics, and crawl spaces; working crowd control and security at special events; and responding to natural disasters and other emergencies.
Must be able to stand post or take other law-enforcement action for long periods of continuous time, including 12 or more hours.

Nice To Haves

Investigative experience.

Responsibilities

Plan and conduct complete investigations of complex and administrative cases, or conduct portions of complex investigations.
Gather and develop material facts and supporting information about the suitability and fitness of persons considered for high public office or for employment, license, or registration with SLED.
Investigate violations or possible violations of state or federal law.
Interview or interrogate suspects, victims, and witnesses; examine records; collect physical and documentary evidence; and establish contacts with law-enforcement personnel and the public.
Make arrests, conduct raids, searches, and seizures, serve subpoenas and court orders, conduct surveillance, and organize and manage a caseload.
Initiate contact with people able to provide investigative information or operational assistance, and control the assigned activities of informants or confidential sources.
Support local law enforcement in preventing or controlling civil disorder and violence, providing security for critical installations and essential supplies, and evacuating people from areas threatened by disaster.
Perform extraditions, transport high-risk prisoners, provide physical security for judges, juries, and witnesses in high-risk trials, and assist with jury sequestration in high-profile or capital-case trials.
Participate in stakeouts and in tracking, locating, and apprehending fleeing suspects.
Prepare written statements and affidavits; communicate case information in briefings; advise agents, supervisors, prosecutors, and other officials; and draft or dictate investigative and status reports.
Provide written or oral testimony in state or federal court concerning investigative findings.
Perform administrative tasks related to training, communications, special assignments, and other areas of responsibility.
Perform support duties related to 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.