Administrative Coordinator I - CJIS

Full Job Description

About SLEDThe South Carolina Law Enforcement Division (SLED) is a premier statewide law enforcement agency dedicated to serving and protecting the citizens of South Carolina.

With a proud history rooted in integrity, professionalism, and public service, SLED is committed to providing high-quality investigative, intelligence, and forensic services to support law enforcement agencies across the state.

At SLED, we value dedication, ethical conduct, accountability, and a strong commitment to justice.

Our agency plays a vital role in maintaining public safety and supporting criminal justice efforts at the local, state, and federal levels.

From advanced forensic science to homeland security, criminal investigations, and criminal justice information systems, SLED's diverse responsibilities make it one of the most dynamic law enforcement agencies in the state.

We foster a professional work environment where teamwork, respect, and continuous improvement are fundamental. Our employees are held to the highest standards and are given opportunities to grow within a mission-driven organization that makes a meaningful difference in South Carolina communities.

Learn more about why you should join our team at www.sled.sc.gov.

General Responsibility
Serve as the Administrative Coordinator to the CJIS Major and CJIS Systems Officer (CSO). Provide administrative, operational, and compliance support; manage calendars, documentation, ORI processes, reporting, and serve as the central communications contact and liaison with local, state, federal agencies, and internal units while ensuring compliance with CJIS, federal, and state regulations. Coordinate complex administrative activities without programmatic responsibilities.

Specific Duties

• Manage administrative functions, including calendars, correspondence, documentation, signatures, ORI processes, and travel/interview packets.
• Serve as operational communications specialist: triage incoming calls, correspondence, visitors; determine appropriate actions and respond professionally under stress.
• Track and ensure timely/accurate/complete submission of CJIS reports, grants, inspections, and compliance deadlines.
• Stay current on and assist with compliance regarding CJIS, NCIC, federal/state laws, Advisory Policy Board, Compact Council policies, and SLED/CJIS directives and policies.
• Conduct complex special assignments and investigations as directed.
• Perform other administrative duties as required.

Requirements

• High school diploma and relevant experience in business management, public administration, or administrative services; a bachelor's degree may be substituted for experience.
• NCIC certification must be obtained upon hire if not already certified.
• Must be proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel/Word/PowerPoint) and Adobe software.
• Must be able to exercise sound judgement and discretion in handling confidential/sensitive information.
• Knowledge of office management functions and the ability to interpret and apply CJIS/SLED/State laws, regulations, policies, and procedures when performing duties.
• Must be able to coordinate diverse administrative functions.
• Must be able to handle all public and agency phone calls/inquiries professionally and promptly.
• Work will be performed in an office environment, and may require day/overnight in-state travel with limited out-of-state travel.

Qualifications

• NCIC certification is preferred.

Additional Information

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.