Special Agent I / II /III - Financial Fraud

The State Law Enforcement Division (SLED) is searching to fill a Special Agent position in our Investigations - Financial Fraud unit.  The ideal candidate must have a bachelor’s degree, integrity, and a strong desire for public service. 

General Responsibility
Under general supervision, uses accounting, auditing, computer, and investigative skills to assist in examining financial evidence of an alleged crime.    

Specific Duties

• Support Investigations: Conduct and coordinate the examination of complex financial investigations in cooperation with case agents, prosecuting attorneys and others by providing knowledge of accounting and financial practices, securities, banking laws, conventional and non conventional financial systems, and profit/non profit businesses.  Independently conduct forensic analysis of financial data. Assess the value of financial evidence. Unravel sophisticated techniques for moving funds and shielding illegal activity. Provide financial profiles of individuals and groups. Identify and trace funding sources/disposition of illicit activities. May participate in subject and key witness interviews and testify as needed as a fact and/or expert witness in judicial proceedings. Maintain up-to-date case management records.
• Report Information: Prepare detailed financial findings and conclusions, in-depth forensic accounting investigative reports, exhibits, presentations, and briefings.  
• Perform Administrative Task: Manage assigned case load and keep up to date case management records.  Maintain appropriate training and membership of professional organizations to stay abreast of latest trends and changes in laws related to area of responsibility.
• Internal Investigations: Assist other departments dealing with financial and/or fraudulent investigations.  

• Bachelor’s Degree in accounting or a degree in a related field such as business administration or finance from an accredited college or university; or a bachelor’s degree and five (5) years of experience investigating financial crimes.
• Must have the ability to obtain Class I Law Enforcement Officer Certification through the SC Criminal Justice Academy if not already certified.
• Must have more than two (2) years of experience if currently Class I certified.
• Knowledge of principles, practices, theories, and techniques of accounting, auditing, and fraud investigations. 
• Knowledge of electronic recordkeeping and accounting/analytical software systems. 
• Must have strong written, oral communication skills, and analytical skills including the ability to provide testimony in judicial proceedings. 
• Must have basic data entry and computer skills including proficiency in the use of Microsoft Excel to summarize and analyze large volumes of data.
• Subject to overnight travel and twenty-four hour emergency call.

• Professional experience in accounting, auditing, and/or fraud investigations.  
• Class I Law Enforcement Certification from the S.C. Criminal Justice Academy is preferred.
• Licensed as a Certified Public Accountant (CPA), Certified Internal Auditor (CIA), or a Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE).

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.

Salary : $58,000 - $73,370