Special Agent II/III - Narcotics

Salary : $66,700.00 - $73,370.00 Annually

Location : Richland County, SC

Job Type : FTE - Full-Time

Job Number : 25-005

Agency : State Law Enforcement Division (SLED)

Division : Other

Opening Date : 02 / 05 / 2025

Closing Date : 2 / 19 / 2025 11 : 59 PM Eastern

Residency Requirement : Yes

Class Code : : JC20

Position Number : : 60005701

Normal Work Schedule : : Other

Pay Band : Band 5

Hiring Range - Min. : $66,700.00

Hiring Range - Max. : $73,370.00

Opening Date : 02 / 05 / 2025

EEO Statement : Equal Opportunity Employer

Agency Specific Application Procedures : : All applicants must complete the on-line State application to include all current and previous work history and education. A resume will not be accepted in lieu of a completed application, nor will it be used to determine if an applicant has met the qualifications for the position.

Residency Requirement (specifics) : : Candidate must reside in, or be willing to relocate to, one of the following counties : Aiken, Lancaster, Chester, Kershaw, Richland, Edgefield, Saluda, Greenwood, McCormick, Fairfield, or Lexington.

Normal Work Schedule (Other) : : Work week will be 43 hours, Monday - Friday, and subject to emergency call 24 hours a day, seven days a week.

Veteran Preference Statement : South Carolina is making our Veterans a priority for employment in state agencies and institutions.

Job Responsibilities

The State Law Enforcement Division (SLED) is searching to fill a Special Agent position in our VICE - Narcotics Unit. The ideal candidate must have a bachelor's degree, integrity, and a strong desire for public service.

General Responsibility :

Serve as a Special Agent in SLED's VICE-Narcotics Unit participating in the detection of crime and enforcement of criminal laws with an emphasis on possession, distribution, manufacturing and / or trafficking of illegal drugs with a focus on disrupting and dismantling drug trafficking organizations. Specialize in the interdiction of illegal drugs smuggled in the state by air, land and sea; plan and conduct complete investigations of complex and administrative cases or conduct portions of complex investigations.

Specific Duties :

• Conduct Investigations : Initiate cases and effectively obtains material facts, supporting information, and evidence related to the violations of state law, with an emphasis on the importation and distribution of illegal drugs into the state. Agent should work to develop cases that are complex drug trafficking organizations. 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, participate in raids, searches and seizures; obtain an serve arrest warrants, search warrants, subpoenas, and court orders. Conduct surveillance of criminal suspects. Develop, manage and control confidential informants who provide information and / or operational assistance with investigations.
• Support Local Law Enforcement : Participate and assist local law enforcement agencies when requested and assigned by supervisor. Initiate, develop and maintain contact with local law enforcement to assist with narcotics investigations and to develop SLED Narcotic cases unless otherwise directed by supervisor. Perform extraditions as needed, transport high risk prisoners.
• Report Information : Prepare written statements / affidavits and reports of interviews from suspects, victims and witnesses to crimes or relevant matters. Prepare accurate and grammatically correct reports of investigative findings and prepare status reports for investigations. Provide oral communications concerning cases and matters for briefing and advise other agents, supervisors, prosecutors and other officials as required. Report statistical information related to assigned cases as requested. Maintain proper documentation of confidential informants.
• Perform Administrative Tasks : Perform various administrative tasks required by SLED and the Narcotic Enforcement Unit; prepare and submit daily, input data in SCEIS, and submit weekly schedule to supervisor. Submit drug evidence to the SLED Forensics Laboratory. Obtain and keep accurate records of SLED discretionary funds, confidential fund expense vouchers and payment vouchers to confidential informants. Maintain accurate case files in assigned investigations. Prepare RAID plans. Prepare destruction orders and / or return evidence when cases have been disposed.
• Support Program Area / Other SLED Functions : Perform various support tasks relating to the Narcotics Enforcement Unit to include marijuana eradication, transporting subjects arrested in investigation to court, etc., and preparing seizure paperwork. Maintain issued equipment. Provide dignitary protection. Participate in the evacuation of persons from areas threatened by actual or impending disaster. Participate in measures to prevent and / or control civil disorder and acts of violence as they may arise from labor disputes or civil dissent and large gatherings of people. Participate in training and firearm qualifications. Assist other SLED units with investigations as assigned. Perform other duties as required.

Minimum and Additional Requirements

Preferred Qualifications

Class I Basic Law Enforcement Certification through the SC Criminal Justice Academy.

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 :

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.

Benefits for State Employees

The state of South Carolina offers eligible employees generous benefits, including health and dental insurance; retirement and savings plan options; and paid vacation and sick leave. Plus, work-life balance programs such as telecommuting and flexible work schedules are available to employees of some state agencies.

Insurance Benefits

Eligible employees may enroll in health insurance, which includes prescription coverage and wellness benefits. Other available insurance benefits include dental, vision, term life insurance, long term disability and flexible spending accounts for health and child care expenses.

Retirement Benefits

State employees are also offered retirement plan options, including defined benefit and defined contribution plans. Additionally, eligible employees may elect to participate in the South Carolina Deferred Compensation Program, which is a voluntary, supplemental retirement savings plan offering 401(k) and 457 plan options.

Workplace Benefits

State employees may also be eligible for other benefits, including tuition assistance; holiday, annual and sick leave; and discounts on purchases, travel and more.

Note : The benefits above are available to most state employees, with the exception of those in temporary positions. Employees in temporary grant and time-limited positions may be eligible for all, some or none of these benefits as benefits are associated with each position type. For these positions, contact the hiring agency to determine what benefits may be available.

Do you have a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university?

Do you have at least three (3) years of law enforcement or investigative experience?

Please describe your investigative / law enforcement experience in detail.

Are you a current Class I Certified Law Enforcement Officer through the SC Criminal Justice Academy? If yes, please list your date of certification.

Do you reside in or are you willing to relocate to one of the following SC counties?Aiken, Lancaster, Chester, Kershaw, Richland, Edgefield, Saluda, Greenwood, McCormick, Fairfield, or Lexington.

If offered the position, are you willing to accept a salary offer between $66,700 and $73,370?

Do you understand that this position is subject to overnight travel and 24-hour call?

As part of the application process, are you willing to submit to a background investigation to include : a criminal history check, driving record, history of drug use, polygraph examination and employer and personal reference checks?

Have you ever used / experimented with OR purchased / sold any illegal drugs? If yes, provide name of drug and last date used.

Have you ever purchased or sold any illegal drugs? If yes, provide name of drug and date of action.

I have read each question carefully and affirm or attest that all questions answered are true and correct?

I understand that these supplemental questions are an official part of this application. Any attempt to misrepresent myself may be grounds for disqualification.

Will you need reasonable accommodations to participate in the selection procedures (e.g., interview, written tests, or job demonstrations)? If yes, contact the human resources office of the S.C. Law Enforcement Division.

How did you learn about this career opportunity? (Careers.SC.Gov; LinkedIn; Employee Referral; Career Fair; Direct E-Mail; Etc.) Please specify below.

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Salary : $66,700 - $73,370