Eligibility Specialist II (Non-MAGI) / 60016037
State of South Carolina
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OSS -Parole/Pardon Investigator I #26-025
State of South Carolina
Department of Probation, Parole & Pardon
Location
South Carolina, 29210
Salary
$37,200 - $48,300
per year
Type
Full Time
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Base salary range: $147,649 - $221,900
Typical requirements: Executive-level leadership experience. Senior executive qualifications required.
Note: Actual salary includes locality pay (15-40%+ depending on location).
Job Description
Summary
This job involves investigating cases for parole and pardon decisions in the Upstate area of South Carolina, including gathering information from law enforcement, victims, families, and community sources to verify criminal histories and supervision details.
The role requires maintaining records, resolving issues in tricky cases, and building professional networks within and outside the department.
It's a good fit for someone with a background in criminal justice who is organized, communicative, and comfortable working with sensitive information in a law enforcement support capacity.
Key Requirements
- High school diploma with 3-5 years of relevant experience in criminal justice, probation/parole, law enforcement, corrections, or armed services
- Associate’s degree plus 2-3 years of directly related work experience in criminal justice fields
- Bachelor’s degree (may substitute for required program experience)
- Ability to complete investigations involving community contacts with law enforcement, judges, victims, inmates’ families, and other resources
- Skills in gathering and confirming details on criminal convictions and supervision history
- Proficiency in maintaining investigation documents and initiating legal reviews for problem cases
- Strong professional communication and networking abilities within and outside the department
Full Job Description
*Responsible for completing Parole and Pardon Investigations in the Up State area. Office location TBD.
Responsible for non-sworn Probation and Parole Law Enforcement Officer duties by completing Board related investigations.
Executes community contacts with law enforcement agencies, judges, victims, inmates’ family and other community resources.
Gathers and confirms details regarding criminal convictions and supervision history.
Maintains documents related to all investigations; initiates legal review of problem cases; monitors all problem cases to ensure swift resolution and prevent hearing delay; maintains a professional communication network inside and outside of the Department.
Requirements
A high school diploma and relevant program experience. A bachelor’s degree may be submitted for the required program experience.
Qualifications
A Bachelor’s Degree or an Associate’s Degree and 2-3 years of work experience directly related to criminal justice (i.e. probation & parole, law enforcement, corrections) or armed services; or a high school diploma and 3-5 years of the aforementioned relevant program experience.
Additional Information
*Responsible for completing Parole and Pardon Investigations in the Up State area. Office location TBD.
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).
THIS POSITION IS NOT ELIGIBLE FOR POLICE OFFICER RETIREMENT SYSTEM MEMBERSHIP
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