Special Agent I - Regulatory Enforcement

Job Title

South Carolina Law Enforcement Division (SLED) Special Agent

Job Description

Enforce the criminal laws throughout the State of South Carolina; conduct State Constable, Private Security, Private Investigator (PI), and Concealed Weapon Permit (CWP) investigations. Work collaboratively with local, state, tribal, and federal law enforcement agencies; and participate in other special projects as assigned.

Specific duties include investigating complaints received by SLED on private security companies and security officers, PI companies and Private Investigators, State Constables, and CWP instructors. Inspect private security companies, PI companies, and CWP instructors to ensure compliance with state laws and regulations.

Conduct background investigations for the State Constable registrations, Private Security and Private Investigator business licenses, and Concealed Weapon Permit (CWP) Instructors. Investigate CWP complaints; pick up revoked CWP's; and monitor classes. Serve as a liaison between the S.C. Law Enforcement Division and other local, state, tribal, and federal law enforcement organizations. Accept direction and feedback from the supervisor of Regulatory Services and other supervisors and follow through appropriately. Comply with SLED requirements as a Regulatory Services Special Agent. Participate in other special assignments as required.

Minimum and Additional Requirements

• A Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university.
• Must have Class I law enforcement certification from the S.C. Criminal Justice Academy, or the ability to pass the SCCJA Basic training course from the SCCJA.
• Must have the ability to obtain and prepare statements / affidavits from victims, witnesses, and suspects.
• Must possess good oral communication skills, data entry and basic computer skills.
• Must be able to provide written and oral testimony in state and / or federal court.
• Overnight travel, both in-state and out of state, may be required.
• Must reside in or be willing to relocate to one of the following counties : Abbeville, Anderson, Cherokee, Greenville, Oconee, Pickens, and Spartanburg.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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