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Posted: January 9, 2026 (6 days ago)

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Assistant Agent In Charge #26-012**INTERNAL APPLICANTS ONLY**

State of South Carolina

Department of Probation, Parole & Pardon

Fresh

Location

South Carolina, 29210

Salary

$68,312 - $72,492

per year

Closes

January 16, 2026More State jobs →

Job Description

Summary

This job involves assisting the lead agent in running a key section of a county probation and parole office, including managing staff, developing programs for offenders, and handling training and public relations.

It's ideal for someone with experience in criminal justice or counseling who enjoys supervising teams and working with people in the justice system. Only current employees in the department can apply.

Key Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in criminal justice, social work, psychology, sociology, education, counseling, or related social/behavioral sciences, or a bachelor's with at least 15 credit hours in those fields
  • Four years of experience in criminal justice, counseling, or related professional human service work
  • Supervisory experience preferred
  • Certification by the Law Enforcement Training Council per South Carolina Code of Laws 23-23-40
  • Regular participation as a volunteer in deployments and special operational events
  • Experience in probation and parole work; substitutions allowed for associate's or high school diploma with military or certified law enforcement experience (2-4 years minimum)

Full Job Description


****THIS IS A SCDPPPS INTERNAL POSTING ONLY***

Assistant to the Agent-in-Charge, directs, manages and coordinates the activities of a major multi-functional section of a large county office; manages human resources within the section; participates in the development, implementation and evaluation of office operating procedures and special county programs for offenders under the Department's supervision; participates in the implementation of Field Operation evaluation plans at the county level; maintains a professional communication network inside and outside the Department; participates in training county staff; promotes public relations within the county.


Requirements

A bachelor's degree with at least 15 semester hours in social or behavioral science courses and experience in probation and parole work.

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.

Qualifications

A bachelor's degree in criminal justice, social work, psychology, sociology, education, counseling or other social/behavior sciences or a bachelor's degree which includes at least 15 credit hours in the aforementioned disciplines and completion of four (4) years’ experience in criminal justice, counseling, or related professional human service work.

Supervisory experience is preferred. A regular volunteer and participant in deployments and other special operational events.

Additional Information


NECESSARY SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: Certification by the Law Enforcement Training Council in accordance with 23-23-40 of the Code of Laws of South Carolina 1976.


SCDPPPS DISCIPLINARY ACTIONS ARE CONSIDERED DURING THE INTERVIEW PHASE.

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).

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Posted on NEOGOV: 1/9/2026 | Added to FreshGovJobs: 1/10/2026

Source: NEOGOV | ID: neogov-sc-5125869