Special Agent II - Investigative Services/Midlands

Salary : $66,700.00 Annually

Location : Richland County, SC

Job Type : FTE - Full-Time

Job Number : 25-019

Agency : State Law Enforcement Division (SLED)

Division : Investigative Services

Opening Date : 02 / 14 / 2025

Closing Date : 2 / 23 / 2025 11 : 59 PM Eastern

Residency Requirement : Yes

Class Code : : JC30

Position Number : : 60005724

Normal Work Schedule : : Other

Pay Band : Band 6

Hiring Range - Min. : $66,700.00

Opening Date : 02 / 14 / 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) : : 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.

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 Investigative Services - Midlands Region. The ideal candidate must have a bachelor's degree, integrity, and a strong desire for public service.

General Responsibility

Under general supervision, participates in the detection of crime and enforcement of criminal laws. Plan and conduct complete investigations and administrative cases, or conduct portions of investigations. Perform tasks supporting local law enforcement in assigned counties.

Specific Duties

• 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 / 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 extradition and 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. Draft, write and / or dictate 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.
• Support Program Areas : Perform various support tasks relating to programmatic duties such as uniform crime reporting, National Crime Information Center (NCIC) auditing, executive protection, criminal intelligence, missing person matters, regulatory services, and / or marijuana eradication.

Minimum and Additional Requirements

Preferred Qualifications

Investigative experience at a public law enforcement agency is preferred.

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?

Are you currently a Class I certified law enforcement officer from the SC Criminal Justice Academy with a minimum of three (3) years of law enforcement experience?

Do you have any law enforcement or investigative experience? If yes, please describe in detail.

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

I understand this position is subject to overnight travel, 24-hours emergency call.

If offered the position, are you willing to accept a salary offer of $66,700?

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, employer and personal reference checks?

As part of the application process, are you willing to submit to a polygraph examination?

Have you ever used / experimented with 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 understand that these supplemental questions are an official part of this application. Any attempt to misrepresent myself may be grounds for disqualification.

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

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