Salary: $51,125.00 Annually
Location : Newberry County, SC
Job Type: FTE - Full-Time
Job Number: 172117
Agency: Department of Probation, Parole & Pardon
Division: Field Office-Newberry
Opening Date: 01/02/2025
Closing Date: 1/9/2025 5:00 PM Eastern
Residency Requirement: Yes
Class Code:: JC32
Position Number:: 60028266NC
Normal Work Schedule:: Other
Normal Work Schedule (Other):: 8:00am - 5:00pm
Pay Band: Band 5
Hiring Range - Min.: $51,125.00
Hiring Range - Max.: $51,125.00
Opening Date: 12/19/2024
EEO Statement: Equal Opportunity Employer
Agency Specific Application Procedures:: All employees interested in applying for the position must apply on-line at no later than 5 p.m. on the closing date.
Residency Requirement (specifics):: Must reside within the assigned county within which they work. Employees choosing to live outside their assigned county must receive approval from their chain of command.
Veteran Preference Statement: South Carolina is making our Veterans a priority for employment in state agencies and institutions.
Job Responsibilities
Under direct supervision, Sex Offender Agent Trainee is expected to have a thorough understanding of the sex offender conditions, laws, restrictions and forms that are associated with the program. Monitors and documents the enforcement of the condition of non-sex offender supervision. Understands the South Carolina Sex Offender Registry requirements, proximity limitations on where the offenders may live, work, and frequent, sex offender treatment processes, and the use of digital media. Agents are also expected to be able to identify red flag behaviors associated with reoffending. Agents need to understand the offense cycle of sex offenders in order to determine if an offender is at risk of acting out. Further, they need to have an understanding of various treatment methods for sex offenders in order to monitor their progress.
Minimum and Additional Requirements
A bachelor's degree with at least 15 semester hours in social or behavioral science courses. An associate's degree and two (2) years of military or certified law enforcement experience (to include Class 1 or Offender Supervision Specialist experience) may be substituted; or a high school diploma and four (4) years of military or certified law enforcement experience (to include Class 1 or Offender Supervision Specialist experience) may be substituted.
Preferred Qualifications
In addition to meeting the minimum requirements, applicants will be required to obtain C-1 law enforcement certification by the SC Criminal Justice Academy within 1 year of employment (12 weeks which includes an 8 week sequestration at the academy).
Additional Comments
SCDPPPS DISCIPLINARY ACTIONS ARE CONSIDERED DURING THE INTERVIEW PHASE.
S.C. Department of Probation, Parole and Pardon Services is a para-military organization. If considered for hire applicants are subject to the following: Nelson-Denny Test (Reading Comprehension & Vocabulary test), physical ability test (PAT), background check, credit check, cybervetting check, driving records check, criminal records check, screening for illicit drugs; must undergo a physical exam and psychological exam.
Please complete the state application to include current and previous work history and education. A resume will not be reviewed to determine if an applicant has met the minimum qualifications for the position.
SCDPPPS IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY, AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EMPLOYER
The South Carolina Department of Probation, Parole and Pardon Services is committed to maintaining a workforce that is free of unlawful discrimination, including harassment on the bases of race, color, national origin, religion, age (40+) or disability, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions, sexual orientation, or gender identity).
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.
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Must be a legal resident of South Carolina or able to become a resident of South Carolina prior to being hired.
02
Must be a United States Citizen.

• Yes

03
Must be 21 years of age or older

• Yes

04
Do you meet the minimum requirements according to the job announcement?

• Yes
• No

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Please select your highest level of education completed.

• High School/GED
• Associate's Degree
• Bachelor's Degree
• Master's Degree or higher

06
Do you currently have Class 1 certification from the South Carolina Criminal Justice Academy, or are you a certified Class 1 Law Enforcement Officer in another state?
07
Must have access to a properly insured vehicle.

• Yes

08
Must be willing to use your personal vehicle to make on-site visits (mileage reimbursement paid by state)

• Yes

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Must possess a valid current South Carolina Driver's License

• Yes

10
Must reside within the assigned county within which you work. Must receive approval from chain of command if choosing to live outside your assigned county.

• Yes
• No

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Must have a driving record clear of suspension(s) during the past 5 years as a result of driving under the influence of alcoholic beverages or dangerous drugs, or leaving the scene of an accident.

• Yes

12
Must have a record clear of any conviction for a criminal offense that carried a sentence of one year or more or of any criminal offense that involves domestic violence or moral turpitude (forfeiture of a bond, a guilty pleas, or a plea of nolo contendere is considered the equivalent of a conviction)
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Must be willing to undergo a thorough background investigation to include a credit check and reference check

• Yes

14
Must be willing to undergo a physical exam at your own expense should you be selected for a position

• Yes

15
Willing to be on call 24 hours a day subject to being called to assist in offender-related matters and respond to state emergencies.

• Yes

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Willing to visit offenders' homes, some of which are in dangerous neighborhoods; willing to go into homes that are unkempt and deal with offenders who have poor personal hygiene habits

• Yes

17
Willing to interview victims and their families regarding the release of an inmate

• Yes

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Willing to tolerate adverse conditions and/or abusive language (for example, catcalls, hecklers, vicious dogs)

• Yes

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Willing to go into state prisons and local jails to interview offenders.

• Yes

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Willing to work independently, yet make all case decisions in accordance with Department policy and procedures

• Yes

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Willing to learn and apply restraint procedures in order to deal with resistant violators

• Yes

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Willing to complete (12) weeks of CJA training and three (3) weeks of PPP Basic training including firearms training and defensive driving.

• Yes

23
The Criminal Justice Academy requires all students that carry a chemical weapon as part of their duty equipment, be sprayed during the 12-week law enforcement class.

• Yes

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Willing to certify in firearms training and use possible deadly force, if necessary.

• Yes

25
Willing to issue and serve warrants, arrest violators and present cases to the court that might result in an individual's incarceration.

• Yes

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Do you have any relatives currently under supervision of this Department? If yes, provide names and relationship below.
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How did you find out about this position?

• State Government Website (jobs.sc.gov)
• Career Fair
• Social Media
• Friend
• DPPPS Recruiter
• DPPPS Employee
• TV/Streaming
• Internet/Online Advertisement
• Other

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If you answered "DPPPS Employee" or "DPPPS Recruiter", please list the name of the employee.
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If you answered "Other", please tell us how you learned of this position.
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Are you following SCDPPPS on Facebook and/or Twitter to keep up with SCDPPPS' current job postings?

• Yes
• No

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Have you ever done any of the following with SCDPPPS?

• Volunteer
• Intern
• Job Shadow
• None

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What is your current position and location?
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Please present a brief statement of interests and qualifications for the position you are applying for.
Required Question